Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS La Crosse, WI
Issued by NWS La Crosse, WI
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625 NOUS43 KARX 232049 PNSARX WIZ032-240900- Public Information Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 349 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024 ...NWS Damage Survey for 05/21/2024 Severe Weather Event... ...A Third EF1 Tornado Confirmed in Buffalo County... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph Path Length /statute/: 2.78 miles Path Width /maximum/: 45 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 05/21/2024 Start Time: 06:17 PM CDT Start Location: 3 NNW Cochrane / Buffalo County / WI Start Lat/Lon: 44.2708 / -91.849 End Date: 05/21/2024 End Time: 06:20 PM CDT End Location: 2 SW Cream / Buffalo County / WI End Lat/Lon: 44.2964 / -91.8059 Survey Summary: This brief tornado developed east of State Road 35 north of Cochrane with minor tree damage along County Highway N. It continued northeast and crossed Belvidere Ridge Rd where it destroyed a garage and outbuilding. The tornado damaged a power pole as it approached Blank Hill Rd and dissipated shortly thereafter. && EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0.....65 to 85 mph EF1.....86 to 110 mph EF2.....111 to 135 mph EF3.....136 to 165 mph EF4.....166 to 200 mph EF5.....>200 mph NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$