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19-05-2025
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Mayville High School graduation; held in wake of tornadoes, storms
The Brief The cleanup from severe weather in Dodge County is ongoing, but it didn't stop people from celebrating a milestone. Seniors at Mayville High School graduated on Sunday, May 18. MAYVILLE, Wis. - Cleanup is well underway in Dodge County after severe weather, including tornadoes, tore through several communities. What we know Four confirmed tornadoes touched down Thursday evening, May 15. Juneau and Mayville were hit hardest. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android While the storms changed life overnight for a lot of people, Mayville did not let it get in the way of Sunday's high school graduation. Local perspective The senior class at Mayville High School walked across the stage. The ceremony was held at Ray Dunn Field. FOX6 News spoke with the school's valedictorian, who said the storm brought out the best in everyone. What they're saying "This past couple days has been tough, but our community has been strong. We've stood together. Everyone has helped each other, and it's really exciting to see all my neighbors coming together. Some of them I haven't seen in quite a while. So it was nice just to see everyone and help out," said Isabelle Neumeyer. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News While the seniors graduated, not everyone is so lucky. School officials said classes will resume on Monday, May 19. The Source The information in this post was produced by FOX6 News.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
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At least nine tornadoes confirmed in Wisconsin from Thursday's severe weather
(WFRV)- Thursday's severe weather event in northeast Wisconsin proved to be an active one as at least nine tornadoes have been confirmed from the four National Weather Service offices that divide up Wisconsin as of late Friday. Early Friday afternoon, the National Weather Service in the Twin Cities confirmed an EF-2 tornado touched down just south and east of New Richmond in St. Croix county. More details about path length, maximum wind speed and width will be released. The National Weather Service in La Crosse confirmed three tornadoes touched down in Clark County. First, an EF-0 in Loyal, with a maximum wind speed of 85 mph. Secondly, An EF-1 tornado in Christie with a maximum wind speed of 95 mph. Finally, in Colby, an EF-2 tornado with winds of 120 mph. Pictures & video from severe weather coverage on 5/15/25 Late Friday afternoon, the National Weather Service in Green Bay confirmed the fifth tornado of the day, an EF-0 in Rib Falls in Marathon county. Maximum wind speed was estimated at 85 mph. The worst of Thursdays event occurred in Dodge county, as the National Weather Service in Milwaukee confirmed four tornadoes in the county: two EF-1s in Juneau and Lomira and two EF-2s in Mayville and Juneau. More tornadoes will likely be confirmed in the coming days from the various offices across the state. As it stands now, the statewide tornado count is up to sixteen. Wisconsin averages twenty three tornadoes per year. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
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Dodge County tornadoes, NWS confirms 4 touched down Thursday
The Brief The NWS has confirmed four tornadoes touched down in Dodge County. Two tornadoes, one in Juneau and one in Mayville, had peak winds of 120 mph. MILWAUKEE - The National Weather Service has confirmed four tornadoes touched down in Dodge County on Thursday night, May 15. Timeline An NWS storm survey found an EF-2 tornado touched down around 5:45 p.m. Thursday and was on the ground for approximately 9.2 miles. It traveled from Juneau to Horicon with peak winds estimated at 120 mph. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android A separate EF-1 tornado touched down minutes later near the Dodge County Airport. It was on the ground for roughly four miles before ending near the Rock River. Peak winds were 95 mph. In Mayville, a second EF-2 tornado touched down around 6 p.m. Peak winds were estimated at 120 mph, and it traveled northeast for approximately five miles. A second EF-1 tornado was confirmed near Lomira. The NWS said it touched down around 6:10 p.m. and traveled roughly a half-mile. Peak winds were 95 mph. What they're saying Due to the amount of damage, deputies asked the public to avoid the area unless absolutely necessary on Friday. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News "There's a big difference when you just see tree damage versus structures losing their roofs, their walls," said Tim Halbach with the National Weather Service. "When things like that happen, it's a little bit more of an issue with people possibly getting injured, things like that, so that's one of the main concerns when you see that level of damage." Crews rushed one person to the hospital after a roof caved in on Thursday, but deputies said that person was going to be OK. Only two people reported minor injuries. Meanwhile, offers a variety of extremely useful weather tools to help you navigate the stormy season. They include the following: FOX6 Storm Center app Download for Android Download for iOS FOX LOCAL Mobile app Download for Android Download for iOS FOX Weather app Download for Android Download for iOS We have a host of maps and radars on the FOX6 Weather page that are updating regularly — to provide you the most accurate assessment of the weather. From a county-by-county view to the Midwest regional radar and a national view — it's all there. When the weather gets a little dicey, schools and businesses may shut down. Monitor the latest list of closings, cancellations, and delays reported in southeast Wisconsin. CLICK HERE to "Like" the FOX6 Weather Team on Facebook CLICK HERE to "Like" Rob Haswell on Facebook CLICK HERE to "Like" Tom Wachs on Facebook CLICK HERE to "Like" Stephanie Barichello on Facebook CLICK HERE to "Like" Lisa Michaels on Facebook CLICK HERE to "Like" Holly Baker on Facebook CLICK HERE to "Follow" the FOX6 Weather Team on X CLICK HERE to "Follow" Rob Haswell on X CLICK HERE to "Follow" Tom Wachs on X CLICK HERE to "Follow" Stephanie Barichello on X CLICK HERE to "Follow" Lisa Michaels on X CLICK HERE to "Follow" Holly Baker on X The Source Information in this report is from the FOX6 Weather Experts and National Weather Service. The Source Information in this report is from the National Weather Service.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
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At least 7 tornados touched down Thursday in Wisconsin, including 4 in Dodge County
The National Weather Service confirmed at least seven tornados touched down in Wisconsin May 15, including four in Dodge County. Damage was reported in Juneau and Mayville about 50 miles northwest of Milwaukee as two EF2 tornados with peak winds of about 120 miles per hour struck. 'Those are considered strong tornados,' Mark Gehring, of the Milwaukee area National Weather Service office, said May 16. 'That's pretty serious." One touched down west of Juneau about 5:42 p.m. May 15, and traveled 9.2 miles ending just east of Horicon. Another touched down near Mayville about 5:59 p.m. and traveled five miles. Two EF1 tornados also were reported in the area. 'They pack a punch, too,' Gehring said. Both had windspeeds of about 95 miles per hour and one caused damage to the Dodge County Airport. That one touched down about two miles east of Juneau and traveled about four miles. Another one touched down near Lomira and traveled about a half-mile. In far western Wisconsin, one tornado came with the first round of storms that morning. It was rated as an EF2 with windspeeds up to 135 miles per hour. The tornado touched down in St. Croix County just east of Minneapolis about 10:27 a.m. and traveled about four miles in seven minutes before dissipating. Hail up to 4 inches in diameter was also associated with this storm, as well as 100 mile-per-hour winds that caused damages in several counties in western Wisconsin. A second storm in the afternoon produced two more tornados in Clark County in central Wisconsin. An EF1 with windspeeds up to 110 miles per hour touched down near Christie about 4:47 p.m. and traveled about a half-mile for a minute. It snapped the trunks of a few large trees, according to the National Weather Service. And an EF0 with windspeeds up to 85 miles per hour touched down near Loyal about 4:55 p.m. and traveled 2.3 miles in three minutes. Multiple trees were damaged and it it removed a portion of the roof of a farm building, the weather service said. Gehring said the May 16 storms did not produce any tornados in Wisconsin, but did cause wind downbursts of about 58 miles per hour causing damage to some trees. 'There really wasn't a tornado threat today,' he said. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: 7 tornados touched down in Wisconsin, National Weather Service says
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17-05-2025
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Wisconsin storm damage: Mayville, Juneau face long road ahead
The Brief The NWS surveyed storm damage in Juneau and Mayville on Friday. Officials said likely tornadoes tore through the communities the previous day. Gov. Evers said they're in the process of determining whether there will be a disaster declaration. MAYVILLE, Wis. - Editor's note: The National Weather Service has since confirmed four tornadoes touched down in Dodge County on Thursday. The original report can be watched above or read below. The National Weather Service surveyed storm damage in Juneau and Mayville on Friday after officials said likely tornadoes tore through the communities the previous day. The backstory Due to the amount of damage. Deputies asked the public to avoid the area unless absolutely necessary. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android "There's a big difference when you just see tree damage versus structures losing their roofs, their walls," said Tim Halbach with the National Weather Service. "When things like that happen, it's a little bit more of an issue with people possibly getting injured, things like that, so that's one of the main concerns when you see that level of damage." What they're saying While no one was seriously hurt, the Mayville community has a long road ahead. West of the city, a farmhouse is without a back wall. In town, there are downed power lines, toppled trees and damaged roofs. "The winds are coming past, and the rain is going horizontal on me," resident Mary Ritger said. "I never expected giant trees down all over," said resident Ingrid Justman. Justman said they're lucky their homes were virtually unscathed, but there is a lot of cleanup from the snapped hardwood trees around her home. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android "I got to admit, I had tears in my eyes. I said a prayer, and I said I can't believe it. We were lucky," said resident Mitch McKinnon. "I got a whole different outlook now on storms." As neighbors help neighbors, the three are still in awe of Thursday's powerful storm. Officials were also in Juneau on Friday, trying to determine how strong the likely tornado was. The Dodge County Sheriff's Office told FOX6 News that some residents lost their homes. Crews rushed one person to the hospital after a roof caved in, but deputies said that person was going to be OK. Only two people reported minor injuries. What you can do With a big cleanup effort underway, Mayville is asking for volunteers to sign up at city hall if they want to assist in recovery efforts. "It could be a lot worse. We thank the lord that no one was seriously injured," said Mayor Rob Boelk. School was canceled, and graduation practice has been postponed. Mayville Junior/Senior High School was turned into a Red Cross shelter to provide help to those who need it. The organization is offering food, water, emotional support and a place to charge cellphones. The Red Cross Northeast Chapter is also deploying an emergency response vehicle to distribute essential supplies such as blankets, tarps, water, snacks, mops, sponges, gloves, cleaning solution, trash bags and more. What's next Gov. Tony Evers toured the shelter along with Dodge County Emergency Management officials. Evers said they are still in the process of determining whether there will be a disaster declaration. "A lot of things need to be rebuilt. People are pulling together. That's the important thing," he said. The Source Information in this report is from the National Weather Service, Dodge County Sheriff's Office, Dodge County Emergency Management and FOX6 News interviews.
