Tornadoes and Strong Winds Cause Damage in Midwest, No Fatalities Reported
Tornadoes and Strong Winds Cause Damage in Midwest, No Fatalities Reported
US · Published Apr 19, 2026
Tornadoes and strong winds caused significant damage in central Wisconsin and parts of Illinois.
The towns of Kronenwetter and Ringle in Wisconsin, and Lena in Illinois, were particularly affected.
Despite the widespread destruction, no fatalities have been reported, and recovery efforts are underway.
Tornadoes cause damage in Wisconsin and Illinois
On Friday, a series of tornadoes and strong winds swept through the Midwest, inflicting considerable damage across central Wisconsin and parts of Illinois. The communities of Kronenwetter and Ringle in Wisconsin, along with Lena in Illinois, bore the brunt of the storm's impact.
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