US EditionGov. Evers Declares State of Emergency After Three Tornadoes Confirmed in Wisconsin
- On Wednesday, April 15, Governor Tony Evers signed Executive Order #289, declaring a state of emergency following severe storms and multiple tornadoes that struck Wisconsin on April 14.
- Severe weather swept through Wisconsin on April 14, with the National Weather Service confirming multiple tornadoes, damaging hail, and strong winds that left over 20,000 residents without power.
- After visiting Union Center in Juneau County, Evers assessed damage from at least four tornadoes confirmed near Sussex, East Troy, Endeavor, and Beaver Dam across multiple counties.
- The declaration authorizes state agencies and the Wisconsin National Guard to assist local partners. Evers stated, "Ensure our communities have access to every available resource" to help families and secure infrastructure.
- Southern Wisconsin remains under a flood watch until 7 a.m. Thursday, April 16, 2026, as meteorologists warn of potential additional storms while the State Emergency Operations Center maintains Level 2 coordination.
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UNION CENTER, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) - An EF3 tornado touched down west of Union Center around 6 p.m. Tuesday, bringing significant damage to homes and infrastructure, according to the National Weather Service in La Crosse. Peak winds were estimated at 140 miles per hour, making it the strongest tornado in Wisconsin since 2021. An EF2 tornado [...]
State of emergency declared: What does it mean?
Gov. Tony Evers declared a state of emergency for Wisconsin on Wednesday due to widespread damage from severe weather. Before the governor's declaration, several smaller jurisdictions had already issued local emergency declarations or responses, including evacuation orders in Waupaca County earlier this week. The responses follow a common chain of escalation, which often moves from local to state to federal levels as the scope of an emergency gr…
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