An area of low pressure moved across the Northland during the afternoon of the 18th. Storms developed ahead of an associated cold front and turned into a line of storms that worked across much of northeastern Minnesota and into northwest Wisconsin. The storms were mainly wind producers with numerous reports of trees down and minor structure damage as the moved through. Some hail was reported as well with the largest stones being golf ball sized.

Thunderstorm Wind in ASHLAND, WISCONSIN
From 18-MAY-22 16:35:00 to 18-MAY-22 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASHLAND ARPT
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A gust of 59 mph was reported at the KASX ASOS at the Ashland Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAYFIELD, WISCONSIN
From 18-MAY-22 16:47:00 to 18-MAY-22 16:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: WASHBURN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few trees were uprooted by the wind.

Hail in WASHBURN, WISCONSIN
From 18-MAY-22 16:45:00 to 18-MAY-22 16:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: TREGO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in SAWYER, WISCONSIN
From 18-MAY-22 16:30:00 to 18-MAY-22 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRINDSTONE LAKE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail fell for around 20 minutes at the reporter's location.

Hail in SAWYER, WISCONSIN
From 18-MAY-22 16:46:00 to 18-MAY-22 16:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAYWARD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in ASHLAND, WISCONSIN
From 18-MAY-22 17:22:00 to 18-MAY-22 17:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUTTERNUT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Half of a maple tree was damaged with a few 2 foot diameter branches broken off.

Thunderstorm Wind in ASHLAND, WISCONSIN
From 18-MAY-22 16:44:00 to 18-MAY-22 16:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIRCH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Downed trees and power lines were reported from the storm.

Thunderstorm Wind in IRON, WISCONSIN
From 18-MAY-22 17:30:00 to 18-MAY-22 17:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGSTEAD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Photos were received showing numerous large trees down across roads that were cracked near the base or uprooted.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAYFIELD, WISCONSIN
From 18-MAY-22 16:45:00 to 18-MAY-22 16:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARKSDALE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A very large spruce tree was split near the base with part landing on a home causing roof damage.

Hail in WASHBURN, WISCONSIN
From 18-MAY-22 16:42:00 to 18-MAY-22 16:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: TREGO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in WASHBURN, WISCONSIN
From 18-MAY-22 16:58:00 to 18-MAY-22 17:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPOONER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in IRON, WISCONSIN
From 18-MAY-22 17:50:00 to 18-MAY-22 17:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANDROCK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Part of a roof was ripped off a house along with part of a wall attached to a screen porch blown down. Approximately 10 trees as large as a foot and a half to two feet in diameter were down along with a pine tree that was snapped.

Hail in BURNETT, WISCONSIN
From 18-MAY-22 15:05:00 to 18-MAY-22 15:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEBSTER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter