Dodge County Storms: Confirmed Tornado, Significant Damage but only Minor Injuries
- A confirmed tornado struck Dodge County on the evening of Thursday, May 15, causing significant damage in Juneau and Mayville.
- The tornado followed severe storm cells moving through the area around 6 p.m., resulting in downed trees, power lines, and widespread outages.
- Emergency crews closed many streets and highways for cleanup, established shelters for displaced residents, and urged non-residents to avoid Juneau and Mayville.
- Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt stated, "We have a lot of work to do, but we are stable," noting only minor injuries despite the severe damage and one person hospitalized.
- Residents were advised to remain indoors as emergency crews work to restore power and clear debris, with support available from the Red Cross and public health officials at local shelters.
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"You could tell something was wrong." Dodge County man captures tornado forming on video
MAYVILLE – The National Weather Service is surveying damage in the Dodge County to confirm how many tornadoes touched down Thursday evening, but Chris Carbine can certainly confirm this one. “We have a great view of the west and southwest out our front window so I figured I’d head out to see if I could see something on the ground,” Carbine told WTMJ’s Wis. Morning News. In fact, his video appears to show the tornado forming, just before it ripp…
‘Yep, time for me to go inside’: Tornado sirens wail in Wisconsin
Significant damage has been reported in Dodge County, Wisconsin, from a tornado spawned by a stretch of severe storms in the Midwest on May 15. Only minor injuries have been reported at this time, according to police.
Significant storm damage in Dodge Co. | By Dodge Co. Sheriff
May 16, 2025 – Dodge Co., WI – At about 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, 2025, the Dodge County Area had significant storm cells that moved through the Dodge County area. As a result, significant damage has occurred, which primarily occurred in the Juneau and Mayville areas. Currently, residents in those affected areas are […]
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