Manawa dam failure; residents return home, more rain possible

People living downriver of a Wisconsin dam that was breached by floodwaters have been allowed back into their homes following an evacuation order, police said Saturday, July 6.

Manawa dam breached, significant flooding
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Drone video captures floodwaters in Manawa, Wisconsin, following a breach of the dam on July 5, 2024. CREDIT: Wolf River Cam Facebook.

Manawa dam failure, Little Wolf River area floods amid heavy rain

A dam in an eastern Wisconsin community has been breached, prompting people living downriver to be evacuated, the NWS said Friday.

Travel insurance is a must this season after Hurricane Beryl created 'giant mess' for travelers

Hurricane Beryl offered an early hurricane season reminder that a tropical system does not care how early you booked your trip. Experts recommend including travel insurance and working with pros to help when a natural disaster strikes.

Wisconsin tornado warning forces wedding to join family reunion

Severe storms did not stop one couple from sharing a special first dance while taking shelter in Lake Geneva on their wedding day.

Wisconsin severe weather; avoiding fatigue, staying aware

Southeast Wisconsin braces for more severe weather just two days after a string of tornadoes touched down.

Walworth County storm damage; 'It got so dark so fast'

Severe weather, including thunderstorms and tornadoes, hit southeastern Wisconsin on Saturday, June 22.

Watertown storm damage; family home in ruins

Down trees and destroyed homes, all disastrous sights from Saturday night’s storm blowing through parts of the state.

SE Wisconsin tornadoes confirmed; 105 mph wind speeds

The National Weather Service has now confirmed five tornadoes touched down in southeast Wisconsin during severe weather on Saturday, June 22.

Tornado touched down in Janesville; caused 'considerable damage'

Officials in the City of Janesville say a reported tornado touched down on the south side of the city on Saturday, June 22.

Wisconsin severe weather; share pictures from your neighborhood

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SE Wisconsin severe weather; outages, concert delays

Severe tornado and thunderstorm warnings were issued for several southeastern Wisconsin counties on Saturday, June 22.

Why does the US have the most tornadoes?

Tornadoes can happen almost anywhere in the world but the U.S. specifically is a hotbed for tornadic activity.

Livonia tornado kills 3-year-old boy, injures mother and baby

A tornado that hit Livonia without warning killed a 3-year-old boy when the powerful storm caused a tree to crash onto a home on Wednesday.