Tornado’s Leave Destruction Behind, Cleanup Efforts Begin

A tornado has destroyed dozens of homes in central Wisconsin. 

Officials in Marathon County say 75 homes were damaged by a tornado that ripped through the town of Ringle Friday afternoon, and that some were completely demolished.  Images shared on social media show overturned vehicles, destroyed homes and downed trees across the neighborhood.  In Trempaleau and Buffalo county homes saw damage and cleanup efforts begin after severe storms and confirmed tornado’s ripped through the area. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE WITH WEAU 13 NEWS.

In other parts of our state, residents in Waupaca County are being forced to evacuate as historic Wolf River flooding impacts the area. 

Water levels have surpassed records set in 1979, as the river is expected to continue rising to around 12-feet.  Officials say roads are impassable and travel is restricted.  Authorities say shelters are open while warning the flooding is far from over with more rain moving into the region.  Leaders emphasize protecting life and property remains the highest priority, and conditions are expected to worsen.