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Gov. Evers Declares State of Emergency After Three Tornadoes Confirmed in Wisconsin
The emergency declaration will coordinate state and local response as the National Weather Service confirmed at least four tornadoes and widespread flooding.
- 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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Governor Evers declares state of emergency following multiple damaging tornadoes
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers is declaring a state of emergency as communities across the state continue cleaning up from severe thunderstorms which produced multiple confirmed tornadoes April 14. “After severe storms that swept across the state and more still to come, it is critical that we ensure our communities have access to every available resource to help local folks and families in need and secure essential infrastructure,…
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