On August 7, 2021, the city of La Crosse experienced 5.59 inches of rainfall, the most the area had seen in almost 140 years.

A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Wednesday at 6:26 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 7 p.m. for La Crosse and Monroe counties.

While there are plenty of awe-inspiring man-made destinations around the globe, nothing is as creative as nature.