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Four Tornadoes Ravage Dodge County, Emergency Declared

5/17/2025

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Devastation swept through Dodge County, Wisconsin, as four tornadoes unleashed chaos on Thursday. An EF-2 tornado, with winds soaring to 120 mph, left Mayville, Juneau, and Horicon reeling. A state of emergency was declared, thousands were left without power, and the Red Cross stepped in to support displaced families. Hope shines through as cleanup efforts begin and local leaders rally for recovery.

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Story summary

Devastation swept through Dodge County, Wisconsin, as four tornadoes unleashed chaos on Thursday. An EF-2 tornado, with winds soaring to 120 mph, left Mayville, Juneau, and Horicon reeling. A state of emergency was declared, thousands were left without power, and the Red Cross stepped in to support displaced families. Hope shines through as cleanup efforts begin and local leaders rally for recovery.