NWS Confirms EF-2 Tornado in Allamakee County

The damage survey team from the National Weather Service in La Crosse

has preliminarily confirmed an EF-2 tornado in Allamakee County

Wednesday afternoon, June 17th. Significant tree damage was noted along

its path, along with some destroyed farm outbuildings and minor

damage to a few residences. The magnitude of damage suggests

estimated peak wind speeds of up to 115 mph, which is on the low-end

of EF-2 tornado strength.

The tornado touched down about 5.5 miles east-northeast of Waukon,

and continued on an east-southeast track, crossing the Mississippi

River before continuing into Crawford County. The team

will continue surveying the damage across Crawford and northeast

Grant counties this afternoon.

Details remain preliminary, and more information is expected to

be released yet this afternoon or evening once the team concludes its survey.