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.

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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.

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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.

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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: Tornadoes Spotted in Wisconsin Amid Severe Storms

Severe storms hit parts of the Great Lakes on Wednesday, July 16, spawning several tornadoes in southwestern Wisconsin near Dodgeville and Sauk City. Some twisters damaged buildings, but no injuries were confirmed. A tornado watch was issued for southern Wisconsin, while northern Illinois faced a severe thunderstorm watch.

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: 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.