Widespread damage as storm spreads through midwestern US
A series of strong winds has torn through the midwestern US, ripping roofs off homes and leaving roads obstructed.
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Notable Quotes
"We are extremely fortunate that this storm did not result in loss of life or serious injury."
— Steve Stovall , Other
"A lot of people are going to need a lot of help."
— Chad Billeb , Other
"We are extremely fortunate that this storm did not result in loss of life or serious injury."
— Steve Stovall , Other
"A lot of people are going to need a lot of help."
— Chad Billeb , Other
"Crews double-checked each affected property to make sure no one was inside. Several homes have been demolished."
— Chris Kielman , Other
"We are extremely fortunate that this storm did not result in loss of life or serious injury."
— Steve Stovall , Other
"A lot of people are going to need a lot of help."
— Chad Billeb , Other
"As the photos and videos continue to come in, it is clear that parts of Ringle and Kronenwetter suffered devastating damage."
— Brent Jacobson , Politician
"We are extremely fortunate that this storm did not result in loss of life or serious injury."
— Steve Stovall , Other
"A lot of people are going to need a lot of help."
— Chad Billeb , Other
"We are extremely fortunate that this storm did not result in loss of life or serious injury."
— Steve Stovall , Other
"A lot of people are going to need a lot of help."
— Chad Billeb , Other
"We are extremely fortunate that this storm did not result in loss of life or serious injury."
— Steve Stovall , Other
"A lot of people are going to need a lot of help."
— Chad Billeb , Other
"It took out a whole residential area."
— Chris Kielman , Other
"There have been no fatalities and no reports of serious injuries associated with the storm."
— Andy Schroeder , Executive
Key People
Chief Deputy from the Stephenson County Sheriff's Office.
Wisconsin state representative discussing recovery efforts after the storm.
County sheriff in Marathon, Wisconsin, who described the devastation from the storm.
Local fire chief who reported on the tornado's impact in central Wisconsin.
Governor of Illinois who demanded refunds for families following a Supreme Court ruling.
Local sheriff who commented on the storm's impact in Lena, Illinois.
Police chief in Kronenwetter, Wisconsin, who discussed the power restoration process.
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A series of strong winds has torn through the midwestern US, ripping roofs off homes and leaving roads obstructed.
A series of strong winds and reported tornadoes have caused significant damage in the US Midwest, tearing off roofs, uprooting trees, and rendering rural roads impassable. No fatalities have been reported, but officials anticipate a lengthy recovery process for affected communities.
Destructive winds and reported tornadoes have swept through the Upper Midwest, causing extensive damage to homes and infrastructure. Despite the severity, no fatalities have been reported, and officials are focusing on recovery efforts in the affected areas.
A severe weather outbreak on April 17 produced multiple tornadoes across the Midwestern United States, resulting in structural damage to residential buildings and infrastructure in several states, including Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota.
A destructive burst of strong winds and reported tornadoes across the Upper Midwest left rural communities sifting through the destruction. Damage was severe in some areas, with roofs ripped off homes and roads impassable due to debris. No deaths were reported.
A trail of damaged homes and buildings dotted a wide swath of the U.S. on Saturday after a burst of destructive winds and reported tornadoes tore off roofs, uprooted trees, and rendered rural roads impassable with debris. No deaths were reported following Friday’s storms.
Destructive winds and reported tornadoes have swept through the Midwest, causing extensive damage to homes and infrastructure. Despite the severity, no fatalities have been reported, and officials are focusing on recovery efforts in the impacted areas.
Communities across the Upper Midwest are cleaning up after tornadoes and severe weather impacted the region over the weekend, damaging and destroying dozens of homes and knocking out power for tens of thousands.
Multiple tornadoes tore through Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin on April 17, leaving heavy damage in Lena, Illinois, and forcing evacuations in Rochester and Marion, Minnesota. The storms caused significant damage to homes and infrastructure, with no fatalities reported.
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