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Tornadoes and heavy winds destroy homes and roads across US midwest
TL;DR
Tornadoes and strong winds caused extensive damage to homes and roads across the US Midwest on Saturday, with no reported fatalities. Officials are preparing for a lengthy recovery process in affected rural communities.
Key points
- Tornadoes and heavy winds caused damage in the US Midwest
- No fatalities or serious injuries reported
- Officials prepare for a long recovery in rural communities
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A trail of damaged homes and buildings dotted a wide swath of the US 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 after Friday’s storms, which barreled through the upper midwest and delivered the latest round of severe weather to batter the region. Officials braced residents for a long recovery in some rural communities.
“We are extremely fortunate that this storm did not result in loss of life or serious injury,” local sheriff Steve Stovall said of the storm that hit Lena, Illinois.
Officials in Wisconsin and Minnesota echoed those sentiments.
In central Wisconsin, a reported tornado that tore through the cities of Kronenwetter and Ringle left behind damaged homes and some residents briefly trapped in their basements, local fire chief Chris Kielman told reporters.
Marathon, Wisconsin, county sheriff Chad Billeb said he had not seen this much devastation during his 34 years in law enforcement.
“A lot of people are going to need a lot of help,” Billeb said.
In Kronenwetter, neighbors were helping each other clear debris from their properties, and Wisconsin public service was working to restore power. Police chief Terry McHugh said it could be a lengthy process.
He noted that the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin has partnered with Marathon county’s United Way chapter to help residents whose homes were damaged.
In Olmsted county, Minnesota, sheriff’s officials said tornadoes caused “multiple levels” of damage. At least 30 homes were damaged in Marion Township, with a number of those sustaining damage that was described as significant. Officials went door to door to check on people.
The National Weather Service said the damage was likely caused by tornadoes and surveys of the affected areas would be conducted over the weekend.
On Friday in Illinois, 14-year-old Leo Zach had just gotten to the high school band room for a music competition when the building started shaking and the power went out. The room was packed with students, and some were very scared and had panic attacks.
“I’m definitely on the luckier side of how that could’ve happened,” he said. “I was just trying to stay calm, help other people.”
Q&A
What areas in the US Midwest were affected by the tornadoes?
The tornadoes impacted several areas, particularly in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota, causing significant damage to homes and infrastructure.
Were there any injuries or fatalities reported from the tornadoes?
No deaths or serious injuries were reported following the storms that swept through the Midwest.
What did local officials say about the recovery process after the storms?
Local officials indicated that residents should brace for a long recovery process in some rural communities affected by the tornadoes and severe winds.
