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Severe Storms Devastate Wisconsin, Tornado Threat Looms Nationwide

5/16/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Severe storms wreaked havoc in Central Wisconsin on Thursday, leaving homes damaged and communities grappling with power outages and gas leaks in Juneau and Mayville. As the storm threat looms over the Midwest, over 6 million people from Indiana to the Northeast remain at risk for tornadoes and severe weather through the weekend.

History

Historical Context

Severe storms in Central Wisconsin echo past weather-related disasters like the Great Flood of 1993, which devastated the Midwest. That flood resulted from prolonged rainfall, causing extensive damage and displacing thousands. Today's storms, threatening over 6 million people, highlight the ongoing vulnerability of the region to extreme weather, exacerbated by climate change and historical infrastructure challenges.

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Story summary

Severe storms wreaked havoc in Central Wisconsin on Thursday, leaving homes damaged and communities grappling with power outages and gas leaks in Juneau and Mayville. As the storm threat looms over the Midwest, over 6 million people from Indiana to the Northeast remain at risk for tornadoes and severe weather through the weekend.

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