Two areas of strong to severe storms shifted southeast and east through central Minnesota and northeast Iowa, respectively, during the late afternoon into the early evening of July 28th. As the northern cluster of severe storms traversed western into central Wisconsin during the early evening hours, damaging wind gusts resulted in fallen power poles near Nelson (Buffalo County) and tennis ball sized hail near Medford (Taylor County). The clusters of storms continued to intensify as they progressed east through western and central Wisconsin, resulting in widespread damage from wind and very large to giant hail. The highest recorded wind gust of 77 mph near Lone Rock (Richland County) resulted in extensive damage to barns and trees. The largest hail reports were tea cup to softball size near West Salem (La Crosse County) and tea cup size near Galesville (Trempealeau County).

Thunderstorm Wind in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 28-JUL-23 18:46:00 to 28-JUL-23 18:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST SALEM
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported damage to large trees near West Salem.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, WISCONSIN
From 28-JUL-23 20:22:00 to 28-JUL-23 20:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: (LNR)TRI CO ARPT LON
Magnitude: 67.00 MG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Extensive damage reported to barns with downed trees. Nearby automated weather observation recorded 77 mph wind gust.

Hail in RICHLAND, WISCONSIN
From 28-JUL-23 20:20:00 to 28-JUL-23 20:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEAR VLY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Public reported golf ball sized hail near Sextonville.

Hail in RICHLAND, WISCONSIN
From 28-JUL-23 20:16:00 to 28-JUL-23 20:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHLAND ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported quarter sized hail near Sextonville.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAMS, WISCONSIN
From 28-JUL-23 19:55:00 to 28-JUL-23 19:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLAINVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported 3 inch diameter tree limbs downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in JUNEAU, WISCONSIN
From 28-JUL-23 19:46:00 to 28-JUL-23 19:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: WONEWOC 3 CASTLES AR
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported 72 mph wind gust.

Hail in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 28-JUL-23 18:46:00 to 28-JUL-23 18:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST SALEM
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported hen egg sized hail near West Salem.

Thunderstorm Wind in JUNEAU, WISCONSIN
From 28-JUL-23 19:39:00 to 28-JUL-23 19:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAUSTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported downed trees and power outages.

Thunderstorm Wind in JUNEAU, WISCONSIN
From 28-JUL-23 19:35:00 to 28-JUL-23 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: (VOK)VOLK AAF CAMP D
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Automated weather observation station recorded 58 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAMS, WISCONSIN
From 28-JUL-23 19:34:00 to 28-JUL-23 19:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONROE CENTER
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 65.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported fallen mature pine trees and power outages near Monroe Center.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAMS, WISCONSIN
From 28-JUL-23 19:34:00 to 28-JUL-23 19:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: STRONGS PRAIRIE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported multiple fallen mature trees near and west of Arkdale along Wisconsin State Highway 21.

Thunderstorm Wind in JUNEAU, WISCONSIN
From 28-JUL-23 19:31:00 to 28-JUL-23 19:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH NECEDAH
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 65.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported fallen trees and power outages in Necedah.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAMS, WISCONSIN
From 28-JUL-23 19:30:00 to 28-JUL-23 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONROE CENTER
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 65.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported fallen mature pine trees and power outages in Monroe Center.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, WISCONSIN
From 28-JUL-23 19:09:00 to 28-JUL-23 19:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARRENS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Public reported fallen trees near Warrens.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, WISCONSIN
From 28-JUL-23 19:04:00 to 28-JUL-23 19:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLSTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 45.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported multiple fallen and uprooted trees near Millston.

Hail in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 28-JUL-23 18:55:00 to 28-JUL-23 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: BANGOR
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported ping pong sized hail near Bangor.

Hail in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 28-JUL-23 18:52:00 to 28-JUL-23 18:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: NESHBONOC LAKE
Magnitude: 4.00 
Property damage: 65.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported softball sized hail near Neshbonoc Lake via Social Media picture.

Hail in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 28-JUL-23 18:52:00 to 28-JUL-23 18:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: BANGOR
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported baseball sized hail near Bangor.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 28-JUL-23 18:50:00 to 28-JUL-23 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BANGOR
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported tree fallen upon house in Bangor.

Hail in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 28-JUL-23 18:50:00 to 28-JUL-23 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARRE MILLS
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported ping pong sized hail near Barre Mills.

Hail in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 28-JUL-23 18:50:00 to 28-JUL-23 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST SALEM
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported baseball hail near West Salem.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 28-JUL-23 18:47:00 to 28-JUL-23 18:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST SALEM
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported several fallen trees near West Salem.

Hail in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 28-JUL-23 18:46:00 to 28-JUL-23 18:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST SALEM
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 65.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported tennis ball sized hail and broken windows in West Salem.

Hail in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 28-JUL-23 18:46:00 to 28-JUL-23 18:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST SALEM
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported tennis ball sized hail in West Salem.

Hail in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 28-JUL-23 18:45:00 to 28-JUL-23 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLMEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported quarter sized hail near Holmen.

Hail in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 28-JUL-23 18:45:00 to 28-JUL-23 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST SALEM
Magnitude: 3.00 
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported tea cup sized hail near West Salem via picture.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 28-JUL-23 18:41:00 to 28-JUL-23 18:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: ONALASKA
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported 65 mph gust near Onalaska.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, WISCONSIN
From 28-JUL-23 18:40:00 to 28-JUL-23 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: VAUDREUIL
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported several fallen trees near Vaudreuil.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUFFALO, WISCONSIN
From 28-JUL-23 17:31:00 to 28-JUL-23 17:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: NELSON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported fallen powerlines and power outages near Nelson.

Hail in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 28-JUL-23 18:33:00 to 28-JUL-23 18:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLMEN
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported baseball sized hail near Holmen.

Hail in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 28-JUL-23 18:33:00 to 28-JUL-23 18:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLMEN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported golf ball sized hail near Holmen.

Hail in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 28-JUL-23 18:30:00 to 28-JUL-23 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: COUNCIL BAY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An NWS employee reported golf ball sized hail near Council Bay.

Hail in TREMPEALEAU, WISCONSIN
From 28-JUL-23 18:21:00 to 28-JUL-23 18:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALESVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported golf ball sized hail near Galesville.

Hail in TREMPEALEAU, WISCONSIN
From 28-JUL-23 18:19:00 to 28-JUL-23 18:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALESVILLE
Magnitude: 3.00 
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported tea cup sized hail near Galesville.

Hail in TAYLOR, WISCONSIN
From 28-JUL-23 17:45:00 to 28-JUL-23 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLINGER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported penny sized hail north of Bellinger.

Hail in TAYLOR, WISCONSIN
From 28-JUL-23 17:25:00 to 28-JUL-23 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEDFORD
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media reported tennis ball sized hail near Medford.

Hail in TAYLOR, WISCONSIN
From 28-JUL-23 17:24:00 to 28-JUL-23 17:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEDFORD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported golf ball sized hail at the fairgrounds in Medford.

Hail in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 28-JUL-23 17:13:00 to 28-JUL-23 17:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: FENNIMORE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported quarter sized hail falling for 10 minutes near Fennimore.

Hail in TAYLOR, WISCONSIN
From 28-JUL-23 17:08:00 to 28-JUL-23 17:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITTLESEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported quarter sized hail west of Whittlesey.

Hail in TAYLOR, WISCONSIN
From 28-JUL-23 17:25:00 to 28-JUL-23 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEDFORD
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported hen egg sized hail near Medford.

Hail in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 28-JUL-23 18:14:00 to 28-JUL-23 18:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLATTEVILLE
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported hen egg sized hail near Platteville.

Hail in TREMPEALEAU, WISCONSIN
From 28-JUL-23 18:30:00 to 28-JUL-23 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUTMAN CORNERS
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported hen egg sized hail near Butman Corners.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, WISCONSIN
From 28-JUL-23 18:30:00 to 28-JUL-23 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLACK RIVER FALLS
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

An automated weather observation station recorded a 67 mph wind gust along Interstate 94 near Black River Falls.