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Published May 03, 2012, 09:08 AM

Storms knock down trees, power lines in Western Wisconsin

The light of day has provided a better assessment of damage in western Wisconsin Thursday where strong storms knocked down trees and power lines and caused hail damage.

By: The Associated Press, Superior Telegram

OSHKOSH, Wis. (AP) — The light of day has provided a better assessment of damage in western Wisconsin Thursday where strong storms knocked down trees and power lines and caused hail damage.

Much of the damage is in Trempealeau County. Crews blocked off roads into the community of Blair where numerous power lines and trees were down. WEAU-TV says a shelter was set up at the Blair-Taylor High School for anyone needing it. The school district called off classes Thursday. About 30 homes in the Arcadia trailer park sustained wind and hail damage.

Heavy rain and flooding in eastern Wisconsin closed a 6-mile portion of Highway 41 in both directions from Highway 26 in Winnebago County to county Highway N in Fond du Lac County. Northbound 41 was reopened Thursday morning.

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