Two rounds of storms moved across western Wisconsin on July 23rd. The first occurred in the afternoon and produced a tornado and wind damage. A brief EF0 tornado occurred just east of La Crosse (La Crosse County) that damaged trees along its path. The storms also produced high winds that caused considerable damage in and near Stoddard (Vernon County). A camper was blown over injuring the occupants and numerous trees and power lines were blown down. Trees were also blown down from near Viroqua (Vernon County) east to Ontario (Vernon County) and La Farge (Vernon County). The second round of storms occurred in the late evening and blew down trees near Wauzeka (Crawford County).

Thunderstorm Wind in VERNON, WISCONSIN
From 23-JUL-22 14:25:00 to 23-JUL-22 14:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: STODDARD
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Two large trees were blown down north of Stoddard.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, WISCONSIN
From 23-JUL-22 14:58:00 to 23-JUL-22 14:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST MARYS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An estimated 60 mph wind gust occurred west of Norwalk.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 23-JUL-22 14:22:00 to 23-JUL-22 14:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST LA CROSSE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An estimated 60 mph wind gust occurred on French Island. Numerous trees were blown down on the north end of the island, prompting the Town of Campbell to close Nelson Park.

Flood in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 23-JUL-22 14:37:00 to 23-JUL-22 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA CROSSE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Runoff from heavy rain caused street flooding to occur in La Crosse.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 23-JUL-22 14:27:00 to 23-JUL-22 14:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: ONALASKA
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several large tree branches were blown down in Onalaska.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERNON, WISCONSIN
From 23-JUL-22 14:24:00 to 23-JUL-22 14:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: STODDARD
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down northeast of Stoddard.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERNON, WISCONSIN
From 23-JUL-22 14:52:00 to 23-JUL-22 14:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSS
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several large trees were blown down east of Viroqua.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERNON, WISCONSIN
From 23-JUL-22 15:02:00 to 23-JUL-22 15:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: ONTARIO
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several large trees were blown down in Ontario.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERNON, WISCONSIN
From 23-JUL-22 15:21:00 to 23-JUL-22 15:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILLSBORO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several large trees were blown down in Hillsboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, WISCONSIN
From 23-JUL-22 15:17:00 to 23-JUL-22 15:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: KENDALL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down in Kendall.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, WISCONSIN
From 23-JUL-22 23:20:00 to 23-JUL-22 23:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAUZEKA
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down west of Wauzeka.

Tornado in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 23-JUL-22 14:33:00 to 23-JUL-22 14:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEDARY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF0 tornado developed in the La Crosse River valley east of the city of La Crosse and moved southeast through marshlands before dissipating northwest of Barre Mills. Damage from this tornado was limited to some trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 23-JUL-22 14:20:00 to 23-JUL-22 14:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA CROSSE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several large trees were blown down across and near La Crosse. Some of the downed trees caused damage to homes and buildings.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERNON, WISCONSIN
From 23-JUL-22 14:22:00 to 23-JUL-22 14:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: STODDARD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 175.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

An estimated 70 mph wind gust occurred in Stoddard with lots of trees blown down. At the marina campground, at least one camper was flipped with the occupants sustaining minor injuries. Several vehicles were damaged by downed trees or branches. A rail line was closed when trees fell across it.