CHICAGO (AP) — First responders and utility crews worked overnight into Wednesday clearing roads from trees and wires that were downed during …
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Tornado that carved a path of destruction in Wisconsin stayed on the ground for more than 20 minutes
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A tornado that touched down in northeastern Wisconsin and remained on the ground for more than 20 minutes hollowed out ho…
A tornado has swept through Wisconsin, damaging homes, downing trees and knocking out power to thousands of people. The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado in Winnebago County, about 90 miles northwest of Milwaukee. Officials say the twister moved over Lake Winnebago and moved southward toward Fond du Lac County around 12:25 p.m. Images posted to social media showed extensive damage in Appleton, including homes stripped of roofs and siding, cars flipped over and streets littered with tree limbs. In Menasha, the electric utility said the entire city of about 18,000 people is believed to be without power because of a downed transmission line.
Torrential rains in West Virginia have caused flash flooding that inundated homes and businesses. Authorities say the floods washed out bridges and led to numerous water rescues in portions of the state. West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey declared a state of emergency for all 55 counties Tuesday night. Forecasters said up to 7 inches of rain fell in some places. No deaths were immediately reported. Morrisey sent 100 National Guard members to the hardest-hit areas in the northern portion of the state with an additional 200 members expected to arrive by late Wednesday morning. The rains were part of wide-ranging storms that produced reports of tornadoes in several states.
Severe thunderstorm warnings and watches issued for Delmarva counties have expired, according to the national weather service.
The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) has announced resources and assistance for those affected by last weekend’s deadly tornado in Sussex County, as well as opportunities for the community to volunteer and donate.
SMITH ISLAND, Md. - Friday was a long day of clean up in the Smith Island community of Rhodes Point.