Severe Storms Bring Tornadoes, Hail, and Flooding Across Wisconsin and Iowa

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:24:00 +0200

On Tuesday evening, parts of Wisconsin and Iowa experienced severe weather, including tornadoes and baseball-sized hail, resulting in significant property damage and at least one destroyed home. The storm is part of a multi-day outbreak affecting the southern Plains, Upper Midwest, and Great Lakes, continuing through the week. Tornado warnings were issued in multiple locations, including Union Center, Wisconsin, where structures were damaged but no injuries were reported. Power outages have affected over 62,000 residents in Michigan and 20,000 in Wisconsin. Flooding is also a major concern as rivers are running high, and some dams in Wisconsin are at risk of failure. Additional rounds of strong storms are expected Wednesday through Friday, with threats of large hail, strong winds, and tornadoes extending from Texas to the Upper Mississippi Valley and Central Pennsylvania. Emergency services, including the Salvation Army and Red Cross, are assisting affected residents. Major cities such