A significant tornado was given a rating of F4 hit parts of Chippewa County, WI, including the NW part of the town of Bloomer on July 30, 1977. Β This was one of 2 tornadoes to hit parts of Chippewa County on this day, and there were 5 total tornadoes confirmed in the state of Wisconsin. Β
This devastating event began at Cooks Valley, about 2 miles west of Bloomer. Β The tornado clipped the NW part of the town. Approximately 50 homes were demolished. Β 100-150 other homes and businesses sustained damage. Β The tornado traveled a total of 19-20 miles. Β After leaving Bloomer, it remained in sparsely populated areas. Β The tornado ended near LaRose Lake. Β There was some farm damage at the end of the path. Β
I found a couple of fascinating papers authored or co-authored by Ted Fujita. Β He flew over this path, taking aerial photos. Β I included some of his findings in an area below our track map.Β Β
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