Several supercell thunderstorms developed across the region and produce widespread hail, with occasional strong wind gusts and wind damage. Of particular note was hail that was 2 to 2.5 inches south of Rice Lake WI.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUNN, WISCONSIN
From 19-JUL-23 19:00:00 to 19-JUL-23 19:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENOMONIE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The storm caused numerous large tree branches down around the town of Menomonie. Some branches were estimated to be at least 8 inches in diameter. In addition, the Menomonie ASOS measured a 53 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHIPPEWA, WISCONSIN
From 19-JUL-23 19:15:00 to 19-JUL-23 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORNELL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The emergency manager reported that the storm caused scattered trees down across nearly a one mile swath from the northwest side of Cornell. Some trees fell on houses and vehicles. A gazebo was also damaged, several garage doors buckled, and some shingles damaged.

Hail in BARRON, WISCONSIN
From 19-JUL-23 17:05:00 to 19-JUL-23 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICE LAKE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Lots of golf ball size hail falling for a few minutes.

Hail in BARRON, WISCONSIN
From 19-JUL-23 17:11:00 to 19-JUL-23 17:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICE LAKE
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail up to tennis ball size with hail breaking through a large retailer's roof.

Hail in BARRON, WISCONSIN
From 19-JUL-23 17:15:00 to 19-JUL-23 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICE LAKE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in RUSK, WISCONSIN
From 19-JUL-23 17:50:00 to 19-JUL-23 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEYERHAEUSER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BARRON, WISCONSIN
From 19-JUL-23 16:50:00 to 19-JUL-23 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAUGEN
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in BARRON, WISCONSIN
From 19-JUL-23 17:00:00 to 19-JUL-23 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICE LAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

On the north side of Rice Lake there was a report of 40 foot tall trees down.

Hail in BARRON, WISCONSIN
From 19-JUL-23 17:10:00 to 19-JUL-23 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICE LAKE
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The ground was covered with hail up to 2 inches in diameter.

Funnel Cloud in BARRON, WISCONSIN
From 19-JUL-23 17:25:00 to 19-JUL-23 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICE LAKE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A picture of a funnel cloud was recieved on social media.

Hail in RUSK, WISCONSIN
From 19-JUL-23 18:00:00 to 19-JUL-23 18:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEYERHAEUSER
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CROIX, WISCONSIN
From 19-JUL-23 18:30:00 to 19-JUL-23 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BALDWIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The storm caused scattered trees and power lines down across the southern half of St. Croix County.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHIPPEWA, WISCONSIN
From 19-JUL-23 19:30:00 to 19-JUL-23 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORNELL
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A report of 65 mph winds was received from a trained spotter on the Chippewa and Taylor county line. In addition, the Eau Claire airport in the southern part of the county also measured a 55 mph wind gust.

Funnel Cloud in PIERCE, WISCONSIN
From 19-JUL-23 19:50:00 to 19-JUL-23 19:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: ESDAILE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The storm was rotating with a funnel cloud that dissipated before reaching the ground.

Hail in ST. CROIX, WISCONSIN
From 19-JUL-23 20:25:00 to 19-JUL-23 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENWOOD CITY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The hail report was from the St. Croix county fairgrounds.