Severe storms rolled across western Wisconsin during the late afternoon and evening of June 2nd. Some of these storms produced very large hail ranging in size from 1 inch up to 2.5 inches in diameter. One of the hardest hit areas by the hail was Holmen (La Crosse County) where it was estimated that between 4,000 and 5,000 homes would need new roofs. Up to golf ball sized hail also fell near Pray (Jackson County) and near Dodge (Buffalo County). The storms also produced damaging winds with trees blown down across parts of Jackson, Monroe, Vernon, Adams and Juneau Counties. In Tomah (Monroe County), the roof canopy was blown off a grandstand at the county fairgrounds. The metal siding was ripped off a grain mill southeast of Ontario (Vernon County). More than 6,600 customers in the La Crosse area (La Crosse County) were without power after the storms moved through.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 02-JUN-20 17:25:00 to 02-JUN-20 17:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDWAY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 9.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An estimated 65 mph gust blew down trees and branches on the south side of Holmen. Wind blown hail also damaged siding, window screens, downspouts, and plants.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, WISCONSIN
From 02-JUN-20 17:46:00 to 02-JUN-20 17:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOMAH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 68.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A roof canopy was blown off the top of a grandstand at the Monroe County Fairgrounds in Tomah. There was also lots of tree damage in the surrounding area.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, WISCONSIN
From 02-JUN-20 17:10:00 to 02-JUN-20 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: HATFIELD
Magnitude: 41.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several large trees were blown down in Hatfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, WISCONSIN
From 02-JUN-20 17:03:00 to 02-JUN-20 17:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERRILLAN
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several large trees were blown down in Merrillan.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, WISCONSIN
From 02-JUN-20 17:05:00 to 02-JUN-20 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAYLOR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several large trees and branches were blown down in Taylor.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, WISCONSIN
From 02-JUN-20 17:46:00 to 02-JUN-20 17:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOMAH
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong thunderstorm winds damaged trees, roofs and siding just south of Tomah.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAMS, WISCONSIN
From 02-JUN-20 17:50:00 to 02-JUN-20 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRIENDSHIP
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees and large branches were blown down in Friendship.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERNON, WISCONSIN
From 02-JUN-20 17:40:00 to 02-JUN-20 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: STODDARD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A large tree and several branches were blown down northeast of Stoddard.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 02-JUN-20 17:10:00 to 02-JUN-20 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: COUNCIL BAY
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A large tree was uprooted and a large branch from another tree was blown down at a golf course north of Holmen.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERNON, WISCONSIN
From 02-JUN-20 17:59:00 to 02-JUN-20 17:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: VIROQUA MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The automated weather observing equipment at the Viroqua airport measured a 63 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, WISCONSIN
From 02-JUN-20 17:44:00 to 02-JUN-20 17:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORWALK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Trees were blown down in Norwalk. At least one tree landed on a house but only caused minimal damage. The shingles were blown off the roof of a restaurant.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, WISCONSIN
From 02-JUN-20 17:35:00 to 02-JUN-20 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: TUNNEL CITY
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A power line was blown down northwest of Tomah. Sparks from the downed line started a small fire that damaged a garage and burned less than an acre of grassland.

Hail in JACKSON, WISCONSIN
From 02-JUN-20 16:32:00 to 02-JUN-20 16:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRAY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 105.00K
Crop damage: 4.00K
Reported by: Public

Up to golf ball sized hail fell near Pray.

Hail in TREMPEALEAU, WISCONSIN
From 02-JUN-20 16:50:00 to 02-JUN-20 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: TREMPEALEAU
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail fell in Trempealeau.

Hail in TREMPEALEAU, WISCONSIN
From 02-JUN-20 17:01:00 to 02-JUN-20 17:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: TREMPEALEAU
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Half dollar sized hail fell near Trempealeau.

Hail in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 02-JUN-20 17:08:00 to 02-JUN-20 17:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW AMSTERDAM
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 2.10M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to 2.5 inches in diameter fell in New Amsterdam.

Hail in BUFFALO, WISCONSIN
From 02-JUN-20 17:10:00 to 02-JUN-20 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: DODGE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 115.00K
Crop damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Public

Golf ball sized hail fell southwest of Dodge.

Thunderstorm Wind in TREMPEALEAU, WISCONSIN
From 02-JUN-20 17:11:00 to 02-JUN-20 17:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLAIR
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down in Blair.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, WISCONSIN
From 02-JUN-20 17:15:00 to 02-JUN-20 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEILLSVILLE
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Large tree branches were blown down in Neillsville.

Hail in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 02-JUN-20 17:40:00 to 02-JUN-20 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST SALEM
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail fell just west of West Salem.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 02-JUN-20 17:27:00 to 02-JUN-20 17:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: (LSE)LA CROSSE MUNI
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The automated weather observing equipment at the La Crosse airport measured a wind gust of 58 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAMS, WISCONSIN
From 02-JUN-20 17:21:00 to 02-JUN-20 17:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW ROME
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were blown down along County Highway Z northeast of Monroe Center.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAMS, WISCONSIN
From 02-JUN-20 17:35:00 to 02-JUN-20 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW ROME
Magnitude: 42.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Five large trees were blown down east of New Rome.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 02-JUN-20 17:35:00 to 02-JUN-20 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERRINGTON
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Two large tree branches were blown down across a road on the eastside of La Crosse, partially blocking one lane of traffic.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, WISCONSIN
From 02-JUN-20 17:25:00 to 02-JUN-20 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPARTA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across mainly the northwest part of Monroe County.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERNON, WISCONSIN
From 02-JUN-20 17:45:00 to 02-JUN-20 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: COON VLY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Two large pine trees were blown down in Coon Valley.

Thunderstorm Wind in JUNEAU, WISCONSIN
From 02-JUN-20 18:06:00 to 02-JUN-20 18:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELROY
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several large trees and branches were blown down in Elroy. Some of these branches landed on a truck.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAMS, WISCONSIN
From 02-JUN-20 18:17:00 to 02-JUN-20 18:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITE CREEK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An estimated 60 mph wind gust occurred east of White Creek that nearly bent a large oak tree to the ground.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, WISCONSIN
From 02-JUN-20 18:20:00 to 02-JUN-20 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELL CENTER
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several large trees were blown down in Gays Mills.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERNON, WISCONSIN
From 02-JUN-20 17:52:00 to 02-JUN-20 17:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: ONTARIO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Trees were blown down near Ontario.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, WISCONSIN
From 02-JUN-20 17:50:00 to 02-JUN-20 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Trees were blown down in Wilton. At least one tree landed on a car, others fell on houses and the roof of a shed was destroyed by a tree that fell on it. Shingles were also blown off a garage.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, WISCONSIN
From 02-JUN-20 17:44:00 to 02-JUN-20 17:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORWALK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Just southwest of Norwalk, a semi and trailer were picked up and pushed about 75 yards.

Hail in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 02-JUN-20 17:15:00 to 02-JUN-20 17:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLMEN
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 45.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail ranging in size from 1 inch upto 2.5 inches in diameter fell in Holmen. Most of the hail was golf ball sized or larger. Between 4,000 and 5,000 homes sustained roof damage from  the hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 02-JUN-20 17:33:00 to 02-JUN-20 17:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: ONALASKA
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A private weather station measured a 59 mph wind gust in Onalaska.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 02-JUN-20 17:35:00 to 02-JUN-20 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERRINGTON
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A home on the south side of La Crosse was damaged when a large tree was uprooted. Numerous other trees were blown down across the city.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, WISCONSIN
From 02-JUN-20 18:31:00 to 02-JUN-20 18:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHLAND CENTER
Magnitude: 47.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A very large tree branch was blown down just south of Richland Center.

Hail in TREMPEALEAU, WISCONSIN
From 02-JUN-20 16:46:00 to 02-JUN-20 16:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: TREMPEALEAU
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Quarter sized hail fell northwest of Trempealeau.

Thunderstorm Wind in TREMPEALEAU, WISCONSIN
From 02-JUN-20 16:48:00 to 02-JUN-20 16:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITEHALL
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down in Whitehall.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, WISCONSIN
From 02-JUN-20 17:52:00 to 02-JUN-20 17:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Trees were blown down south of Wilton. The porch on a house was severely damaged and a small shed was destroyed by the downed trees.

Lightning in MONROE, WISCONSIN
From 02-JUN-20 18:05:00 to 02-JUN-20 18:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPARTA
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Lightning struck a garage just southwest of Sparta. The resulting fire destroyed the garage. The fire spread to a nearby house along a downed tree with the house suffering moderate fire and smoke damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERNON, WISCONSIN
From 02-JUN-20 17:57:00 to 02-JUN-20 17:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT TABOR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The metal siding was ripped off the side of a grain mill southeast of Ontario.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, WISCONSIN
From 02-JUN-20 18:02:00 to 02-JUN-20 18:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Shingles were blown off the roof of a church south of Kendall.