Apr. 3, 2026 10:30p
From the National Weather Service:
...Downburst and Straight Line Wind Damage Across the North Side
of the City of Kenosha...
A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team determined that the
damage observed during the evening of April 2nd was the result of
a downburst and straight line winds.
Sporadic tree damage begins
just north Highway 158 and east of Green Bay road. The damage
gradually expands in area to the north and east, with the greatest
concentration of wind damage from the area around 45th Street and
38th Avenue to the east and northeast, crossing Washington Road
to the north and 22nd Avenue to the east. Wind damage becomes more
sporadic approaching 18th street to the north and Sheridan Road
to the east.
Dozens of trees were uprooted, with widespread large limb damage.
Partial loss of roof shingles and fascia were observed on numerous
homes. Partial loss of siding was observed on some homes. A few
sheds were destroyed. Several power lines were downed.
The damage
is consistent with widespread 60 to 70 mph winds over a large
area, maxing out at 90 mph where the highest concentration of
damage was observed.
The National Weather Service thanks everyone for sending in damage
reports and the Kenosha Emergency Management for their assistance
during our survey.
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