US: Hurricane-Force Winds Tear Through Southeast Wisconsin, Knocking Out Power

Extremely powerful wind gusts barreled through southeast Wisconsin on Monday afternoon, April 27, toppling trees across Milwaukee, crushing vehicles, and damaging homes across multiple neighborhoods.

RECAP: Tornadoes, Flooding, and Large Hail Batter Midwest in Multi-Day Outbreak

A powerful severe weather system swept through the U.S. Midwest and Great Lakes region on April 14–15, bringing tornadoes, giant hail, damaging winds, and widespread flooding to multiple states. Michigan was among the hardest hit, with the Ann Arbor area reporting building collapses, downed power lines, and thousands of customers without electricity. In Milwaukee, heavy rains on Wednesday evening prompted the closure of Interstate 43 and left streets impassable across the city. At American Family Field, rain leaked through the retractable roof during the Milwaukee Brewers game against the Toronto Blue Jays.

US: Severe Flooding Hits Milwaukee, Forcing Freeway Closures and Stranding Vehicles 5

Severe storms brought heavy flooding to Milwaukee on Wednesday night, April 15, forcing freeway closures and leaving vehicles stranded in rising water. The flooding was part of a week-long severe weather outbreak, including tornadoes and hail, stretching from Texas to the Great Lakes.

US: Severe Flooding Hits Milwaukee, Forcing Freeway Closures and Stranding Vehicles 6

Severe storms brought heavy flooding to Milwaukee on Wednesday night, April 15, forcing freeway closures and leaving vehicles stranded in rising water. The flooding was part of a week-long severe weather outbreak, including tornadoes and hail, stretching from Texas to the Great Lakes.

US: Severe Flooding Hits Milwaukee, Forcing Freeway Closures and Stranding Vehicles 4

This video shows a flooded millpond in South Milwaukee on Thursday, April 16. Severe storms brought heavy flooding to the city the night before, forcing freeway closures and leaving vehicles stranded in rising water. The flooding was part of a week-long severe weather outbreak, including tornadoes and hail, stretching from Texas to the Great Lakes.

US: American Family Field Springs Leaks During Severe Milwaukee Storms

Severe storms brought heavy flooding to Milwaukee on Wednesday night, April 15, forcing freeway closures and leaving vehicles stranded in rising water. Authorities urged residents to stay off the roads. The flooding was part of a week-long severe weather outbreak, including tornadoes and hail, stretching from Texas to the Great Lakes. This video shows the leaking situation inside American Family Field.

US: Severe Flooding Hits Milwaukee, Forcing Freeway Closures and Stranding Vehicles 3

Severe storms brought heavy flooding to Milwaukee on Wednesday night, April 15, forcing freeway closures and leaving vehicles stranded in rising water. Authorities urged residents to stay off the roads. The flooding was part of a week-long severe weather outbreak, including tornadoes and hail, stretching from Texas to the Great Lakes.

US: Severe Flooding Hits Milwaukee, Forcing Freeway Closures and Stranding Vehicles 2

Severe storms brought heavy flooding to Milwaukee on Wednesday night, April 15, forcing freeway closures and leaving vehicles stranded in rising water. Authorities urged residents to stay off the roads. The flooding was part of a week-long severe weather outbreak, including tornadoes and hail, stretching from Texas to the Great Lakes.

US: Severe Flooding Hits Milwaukee, Forcing Freeway Closures and Stranding Vehicles

Severe storms brought heavy flooding to Milwaukee on Wednesday night, April 15, forcing freeway closures and leaving vehicles stranded in rising water. Authorities urged residents to stay off the roads. The flooding was part of a week-long severe weather outbreak, including tornadoes and hail, stretching from Texas to the Great Lakes.

US: Intense Hail Hits Southern Wisconsin as Severe Storms Move Through

Intense hail hit southern Wisconsin on Tuesday, April 14, as severe storms moved through the area, with reports of damage to vehicles.

US: Powerful Bomb Cyclone Continues to Batter Northeast With Record Snow

A powerful “bomb cyclone” continued to batter the northeastern United States on Monday, February 23, leaving hundreds of thousands without power and dumping up to 3 feet of snow in some states. It triggered states of emergency across several states and brought up to 19 inches of snow to parts of New York City, forcing the Boston Globe to suspend its print edition for the first time in its 153-year history.

US: Severe Flooding Hit Southeast Wisconsin After Heavy Rainfall

From Saturday, August 9, to Sunday, August 10, severe weather brought record-breaking rainfall to southeast Wisconsin, causing the Menomonee River to overflow and flood streets in Wauwatosa.

US: Severe Flooding Hit Southeast Wisconsin After Heavy Rainfall 2

From Saturday, August 9, to Sunday, August 10, severe weather brought record-breaking rainfall to southeast Wisconsin, causing the Menomonee River to overflow and flood streets in Wauwatosa.

US: Tornado-Producing Storm Batters Milwaukee Area, Residents on Alert

A torando-producing storm struck Milwaukee area on Thursday, May 15, leaving significant damage. The National Weather Service confirmed four tornadoes touched down in Dodge County.

US: Sirens Blare in Downtown Minneapolis as Tornado-Threatening Storm Moves Through

A tornado-producing storm swept through parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin on Thursday, May 15. Tornado sirens went off in areas around downtown Minneapolis as the storm moved through.

US: Tornado Causes Significant Damage in Wisconsin’s Dodge County, State of Emergency Issued

A confirmed tornado struck Dodge County in southern Wisconsin on Thursday, May 15. Residents in the Juneau and Mayville areas were encouraged to shelter in place, and a state of emergency was declared after significant damage was reported in those areas.

US: Winter Storm Brings Heavy Snowfall in Wisconsin

A winter storm brought a mix of severe weather to Northeast Wisconsin on Wednesday, March 19, including rain, thunderstorms, snow, and high winds reaching 45 mph. The storm continued into Thursday, March 20, delivering strong to severe thunderstorms and accumulating snowfall across the state.

US: Brush Fire Breaks Out in Brookfield, Wisconsin, Prompting Evacuation

A brush fire broke out in Brookfield, Wisconsin, on Sunday, March 9, threatening homes and businesses and prompting evacuations as a precaution. No injuries were reported.

US: Winter Storm Batters Central States, State Of Emergency Declared 2

A major winter storm swept across the central U.S. on Sunday, January 5, bringing heavy snow, ice, strong winds, and plunging temperatures. States of emergency have been declared in Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Kansas, Arkansas, and Missouri. Reports indicate that some areas may receive the heaviest snowfall in a decade.

US: Winter Storm Batters Central States, State Of Emergency Declared

A major winter storm swept across the central U.S. on Sunday, January 5, bringing heavy snow, ice, strong winds, and plunging temperatures. States of emergency have been declared in Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Kansas, Arkansas, and Missouri. Reports indicate that some areas may receive the heaviest snowfall in a decade.

US: Arctic Front Brings Snow And Freezing Temperatures To Southeast Wisconsin

An arctic front moved into Wisconsin on Wednesday, December 11, bringing snow and subzero temperatures. The National Weather Service issued a Cold Weather Advisory for most of the southeastern region.

US: First Snow Of The Season Falls In Parts Of Wisconsin

The Milwaukee area and much of eastern Wisconsin saw its first now of the season on Thursday morning, November 21.

US: Cold Front Brings Heavy Rains To South Central Wisconsin

A cold front moved through south-central Wisconsin on Tuesday, July 23, bringing heavy rains to some areas.

Storm Kathleen Brings Strong Winds, High Waves To Ireland, UK Coasts 5

Storm Kathleen brought strong winds to Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and parts of western England on Saturday, April 6, and Sunday, April 7.

US: Late March Winter Storm Dumps Inches Of Snow To Wisconsin

A late March winter storm that prompted a warning on Sunday through early Monday, March 25, brought heavy snow to Wisconsin with some counties forecast to see up to 10 inches of snow.

US: Late March Winter Storm Dumps Inches Of Snow To Wisconsin 2

A late March winter storm that prompted a warning on Sunday through early Monday, March 25, brought heavy snow to Wisconsin with some counties forecast to see up to 10 inches of snow.

US: Storm Brings Flooding, Hail, And Lightning To Milwaukee Area

A storm moved into Milwaukee area on Monday, March 4 bringing heavy rainfall, lightning, and hail. This video shows a flooded road, flashes of lightning and thunder in the Milwaukee suburb of West Allis, southeastern Wisconsin.

US: Severe Thunderstorm Brings Heavy Rain, Lightning And Hail To Chicago Metropolitan Area 2

A severe thunderstorm moved through parts of the Midwest on Thursday, February 8, bringing tornado threats, heavy rain, lightning, and hail. Tornadoes were reported in Illinois and Wisconsin and thousands of homes were left without power. This video shows the heavy rain hitting Chicago.

US: Severe Thunderstorm Moves Through Midwest, Bringing Intense Lightning, Hail To Wisconsin 2

A severe thunderstorm moved through parts of the Midwest on Thursday, February 8, bringing tornado threats, intense lightning, and hail. Tornadoes were reported in Illinois and Wisconsin, and thousands of homes were left without power. This video shows lightning illuminating storm clouds in New Berlin, southeastern Wisconsin.

US: Severe Thunderstorm Brings Lightning And Hail To Chicago Metropolitan Area

A severe thunderstorm moved through parts of the Midwest on Thursday, February 8, bringing tornado threats, intense lightning, and hail. Tornadoes were reported in Illinois and Wisconsin and thousands of homes were left without power. This video shows hail hitting the Chicago metropolitan area.

US: Tornado Touches Down Near Henry, Illinois

A severe thunderstorm moved through parts of the Midwest on Thursday, February 8, bringing tornado threats, intense lightning, and hail. The National Weather Service confirmed two tornadoes in Marshall and Putnam counties, Illinois. This video shows a visible cloud rotation seemingly touching the ground briefly and dissipating near Henry, Illinois.

US: Severe Thunderstorm Moves Through Midwest, Bringing Intense Hail To Wisconsin

A severe thunderstorm moved through parts of the Midwest on Thursday, February 8, bringing tornado threats, intense lightning, and hail. Tornadoes were reported in Illinois and Wisconsin and thousands of homes were left without power. This video shows heavy hail in Oconomowoc, southeastern Wisconsin.