Six tornadoes hit Wisconsin as officials report damage in Eau Claire, Shawano counties
Following a storm system that traveled from Minnesota into Wisconsin, the National Weather Service reported six confirmed tornadoes hit Wisconsin on April 28.
The weather service said early April 29 that it would be assessing the damage in those communities throughout the day and in the late afternoon said four twisters touched down in Eau Claire County, including one in Augusta, while two others occurred in Shawano County.
Large hail, including up to 2.75 inches in diameter was observed with the storm that made its way into west central Wisconsin April 28.
According to the weather service, here is where the tornadoes occurred:
An EF-1 with estimated winds up to 110 mph touched down in Mondovi, Minnesota, shortly after 7:30 p.m. and crossed into southern Eau Claire County before lifting. Structure and tree damage was noted.
An EF-1 with winds up to 110 mph touched down south of Cleghorn and west of Foster in Eau Claire County at about 7:48 p.m. Multiple pine trees were uprooted and twisted.
An EF-0 with winds up to 80 mph touched down near Hale Corner in Eau Claire County at about 7:57 p.m. The weather service said minor structure and tree damage occurred.
An EF-1 with winds up to 110 mph touched down near Augusta and traveled northeast across U.S. 12 before dissipating north of Fairchild. Both structure and tree damage were noted.
An EF-0 with winds up to 80 mph touched down 3 miles east of Birnamwood in Shawano County at about 10 p.m. It was on the ground for two minutes and covered a path 1.88 miles long and 55 yards wide.
An EF-0 with winds up to 80 mph touched down a mile south of Mattoon in Shawano County shortly after 10 p.m. It was on the ground for six minutes and covered a path 6.25 miles long and 65 yards wide.
Authorities said no injuries or deaths were reported.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: 6 tornadoes touched down in Eau Claire, Shawano counties, Wisconsin
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