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Tornado Warning 8, NWS La Crosse, WI
NWS La Crosse, WI issued this tornado warning at Apr 14, 2026, 5:37 PM CDT for Juneau County, Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was in force for 23 min. 6 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 14, 2026, 5:37 PM CDT (22:37 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 14, 2026, 6:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 23 min
- Issued by
- NWS La Crosse, WI
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.25 in
Counties Juneau County, WI, Vernon County, WI
The radar
The La Crosse radar (KARX), 76 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:41 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 5:37 PM CDT | TORNADO | 2 Wnw Union Center, WI | Radar confirmed tornado with debris signature. House destroyed on Raese Rd northwest of Union Center. The tornado was reported to continue northeast crossing State Highway 80 before dissipating northeast of Union Center. Lots of tree and power pole damage alon |
| Apr 14, 5:37 PM CDT | TORNADO | 2 Wnw Union Center, WI | Radar confirmed tornado with debris signature. House destroyed on Raese Rd northwest of Union Center. The tornado was reported to continue northeast crossing State Highway 80 before dissipating northeast of Union Center. Lots of tree and power pole damage alon |
| Apr 14, 5:38 PM CDT | HAIL 1.75 | 1 Sse Hillsboro, WI | |
| Apr 14, 5:38 PM CDT | HAIL 1.75 | 1 Sse Hillsboro, WI | |
| Apr 14, 5:55 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 6 Ene Wonewoc, WI | |
| Apr 14, 5:55 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 6 Ene Wonewoc, WI |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2:33 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 9 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 12:00Z, 10.6 hours before the alert went out and 295 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 867 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 54 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 94 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 40 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
655
WFUS53 KARX 142237
TORARX
WIC057-123-142300-
/O.NEW.KARX.TO.W.0008.260414T2237Z-260414T2300Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
537 PM CDT Tue Apr 14 2026
The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southwestern Juneau County in central Wisconsin...
Northeastern Vernon County in southwestern Wisconsin...
* Until 600 PM CDT.
* At 536 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Hillsboro, or 13 miles southwest of Mauston,
moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Elroy and Wonewoc around 540 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Lindina, Union Center, Bass Hollow Rec Area, Pleasant Ridge, and
Mullin Ridge.
This includes Interstate 90/94 between mile markers 67 and 72.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4364 9035 4371 9039 4373 9033 4373 9031
4374 9031 4385 9002 4364 9000
TIME...MOT...LOC 2236Z 258DEG 30KT 4368 9030
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
$$
Naylor4 follow-up statements
061
WWUS53 KARX 142241
SVSARX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
541 PM CDT Tue Apr 14 2026
WIC123-142251-
/O.CAN.KARX.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260414T2300Z/
Vernon WI-
541 PM CDT Tue Apr 14 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN VERNON COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for central
Wisconsin.
&&
LAT...LON 4364 9031 4374 9031 4385 9002 4364 9000
TIME...MOT...LOC 2241Z 248DEG 32KT 4370 9025
$$
WIC057-142300-
/O.CON.KARX.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260414T2300Z/
Juneau WI-
541 PM CDT Tue Apr 14 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN JUNEAU COUNTY...
At 541 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Elroy, or 10 miles southwest of Mauston, moving east at
35 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
The tornado will be near...
Mauston around 550 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Lindina, Union Center, Bass Hollow Rec Area, Pleasant Ridge, and
Mullin Ridge.
This includes Interstate 90/94 between mile markers 67 and 72.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 4364 9031 4374 9031 4385 9002 4364 9000
TIME...MOT...LOC 2241Z 248DEG 32KT 4370 9025
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
$$
Naylor284
WWUS53 KARX 142247 RRA
SVSARX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
547 PM CDT Tue Apr 14 2026
WIC057-142300-
/O.CON.KARX.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260414T2300Z/
Juneau WI-
547 PM CDT Tue Apr 14 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN JUNEAU COUNTY...
At 546 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Elroy, or 8 miles southwest of Mauston, moving east at
35 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
The tornado will be near...
Mauston around 555 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Lindina, Union Center, Bass Hollow Rec Area, Pleasant Ridge, and
Mullin Ridge.
This includes Interstate 90/94 between mile markers 67 and 72.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 4364 9031 4374 9031 4385 9002 4364 9000
TIME...MOT...LOC 2246Z 254DEG 28KT 4372 9021
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
$$
Naylor157
WWUS53 KARX 142249
SVSARX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
549 PM CDT Tue Apr 14 2026
WIC057-142300-
/O.CON.KARX.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260414T2300Z/
Juneau WI-
549 PM CDT Tue Apr 14 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN JUNEAU COUNTY...
At 549 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Elroy, or near
Mauston, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornado will be near...
Mauston around 555 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Lindina, Lemonweir, Pleasant Ridge, Mullin Ridge, and Bass Hollow Rec
Area.
This includes Interstate 90/94 between mile markers 67 and 72.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 4368 9023 4376 9026 4385 9002 4368 9000
TIME...MOT...LOC 2249Z 253DEG 29KT 4373 9017
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
$$
Naylor921 WWUS53 KARX 142257 SVSARX Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 557 PM CDT Tue Apr 14 2026 WIC057-142307- /O.EXP.KARX.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260414T2300Z/ Juneau WI- 557 PM CDT Tue Apr 14 2026 ...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN JUNEAU COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT 600 PM CDT... The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for central Wisconsin. && LAT...LON 4368 9023 4376 9026 4385 9002 4368 9000 TIME...MOT...LOC 2257Z 258DEG 30KT 4374 9008 $$ JSB
The office that day
Everything else NWS La Crosse, WI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 7:34 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | Jackson, Monroe | 56 min |
| Apr 13, 7:37 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | Clark | 38 min |
| Apr 13, 8:28 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | Buffalo | 32 min |
| Apr 13, 8:29 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | Jackson, Juneau, Monroe | 46 min |
| Apr 13, 8:49 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | Monroe | 41 min |
| Apr 13, 9:08 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | Trempealeau | 13 min |
| Apr 13, 9:31 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | ARX | Juneau | 9 days |
| Apr 13, 9:41 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | ARX | Jackson | 55 hr |
| Apr 13, 9:46 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ARX | Monroe | 59 min |
| Apr 13, 10:04 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | ARX | Monroe | 3 hr |
| Apr 13, 11:40 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | Grant, Richland | 35 min |
| Apr 14, 4:16 AM CDT | Dense Fog Advisory | ARX | Buffalo, Clark, Jackson, Trempealeau | 4 hr |
| Apr 14, 4:47 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | ARX | La Crosse, Trempealeau | 5 days |
| Apr 14, 5:40 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | ARX | Buffalo, Trempealeau | 49 hr |
| Apr 14, 10:52 AM CDT | River Flood Watch | ARX | Buffalo, Trempealeau | 18 hr |
| Apr 14, 4:17 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | La Crosse, Monroe, Vernon | 43 min |
| Apr 14, 4:53 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | Monroe, Vernon | 52 min |
| Apr 14, 5:12 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | Grant, Richland | 48 min |
| Apr 14, 5:25 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | Juneau | 50 min |
| Apr 14, 5:29 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | Grant | 31 min |
| Apr 14, 5:29 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ARX | Grant | 26 min |
| Apr 14, 5:33 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | Jackson, Monroe | 42 min |
| Apr 14, 5:54 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | Vernon | 23 min |
| Apr 14, 5:55 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | Grant | 35 min |
| Apr 14, 5:59 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | Adams, Juneau | 46 min |
| Apr 14, 6:05 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | Grant | 40 min |
| Apr 14, 6:10 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ARX | Adams | 20 min |
| Apr 14, 6:43 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | Adams, Juneau | 25 min |
| Apr 14, 6:50 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | Grant | 25 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.