NWS: Tornado reported in Elkhorn amid Friday night warnings

The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings for parts of Jefferson and Walworth counties Friday night, March 31.

In Milton, in Rock County, the NWS confirmed a tornado just after 8 p.m. The NWS also said a tornado was reported on the ground in Elkhorn, and the Cambridge fire Department reported seeing a tornado with tree damage near U.S. Highway 12 and Sleepy Hollow Road. There was also reported damage to multiple buildings between Sharon and Delavan.

Tornado warnings expired around 8:35 p.m., but watches remained in effect for Jefferson, Kenosha, Racine, Milwaukee, Walworth and Waukesha counties until around 9:30 p.m.

Thunderstorm warnings were also issued for parts of the area.

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