RIP storm chase 2010

As we have come to the end of the 2010 chase season...There was a few things I didn't get to do, one was I never got out of state this year to chase do to ongoing back problems, however it was quit the home chase...When I say home chase I mean Barron, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Polk and St. Croix Counties.... I saw more damage in said Counties then I have seen around here is a long time.... I saw damage ranging from tornado to flooding, along with hail, and straight line winds.... The worst tornado damage I saw was in Both Barron and Polk Counties.....The worst hail damage was saw in Barron County mainly around the Rice Lake area, where one inch hail was common... The worst straight line wind damage I saw was only in Barron County... The worst flooding I saw was in ST. Croix and Dunn Counties whereas many roads were washed out...... So this chase year was a very busy one for this storm chaser, I would have to admit I was getting sick of the long hrs and lonely miles I put on this year, but it's part of the chasing game... To be frank there was a few times I really thought about saying the hell with storm chasing for good.... I still think about it yet, However storm chasing is in my blood and it has been a big part of my life for many years...So I can't give it up... I really do enjoy doing this public service... One thing I can live without, but I'm getting better at is all the people coming up to me asking to take pictures of my truck and myself with their family and my truck, or people just talking to me about what I do as a storm chaser... Don't get me wrong I will always help anyone who as an interests in storm chasing or just storm spotting.... I will also take time to talk to people or pose for pictures I may not like it but, whether I like it or not I'm in the spot light in the local area, which consists of said Counties above.... One other thing I really can live without is the damage... Some people think all I do is go out and get pictures for myself cuz somehow I enjoy it, far from the truth... I hate it but, I send the pictures to the NWS so they can study them along with info I gather from talking to people....


This storm season a very long one, It seemed like we had severe thunderstorms just about every other day, or every 3 days..... I know there were times my friends got mad at me cause the of the weather, but they some how understand which I'm so glad, as I have lost friends over this.. Anyway getting back on track again... The number of severe thunderstorms the area saw this so far this year comes in at 10 severe thunderstorm days... There were many watches that were issued, however not all them days produce severe thunderstorms... I will have a final tally at the end of this month, along with the gen thunderstorm days.... Will also have a tally on the tornado count per County... RIP storm chase 2010 you gave us run for our money that is for sure.... Lightning well yeah it almost took me out more than I care to count this year....