Overview
- Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order 289 Wednesday, declaring a state of emergency to speed help after days of severe storms.
- The National Weather Service confirmed at least four tornadoes, including near Sussex, East Troy, Endeavor, and south of Beaver Dam, with some reports citing six statewide.
- The outbreak that began April 13 brought flooding, power outages, hail, and structural damage, with localized evacuations in hard-hit areas.
- The State Emergency Operations Center moved to Level 2 on Tuesday, and Wisconsin Emergency Management is working with counties to document damage and secure resources.
- Evers toured Union Center in Juneau County and plans more visits as forecasters warn of more storms, heavy rain, and possible flooding in the coming days.