The National Weather Service confirms that six tornadoes touched down in Wisconsin during the severe storms Wednesday.
The strongest tornado was rated EF-2 near Wyeville in Monroe County.
Its peak winds were 115 miles per hour and it was on the ground for almost 21 miles.
Tornadoes rated EF-1 touched down in La Farge, Mauston, Seymour, and West Bloomfield.
The strength of a sixth twister near Silver Cliff hasn’t been rated.
The storm system did considerable damage in the state but no serious injuries have been reported.
Mauston Mayor Dennis Nielsen issued a disaster declaration, saying the city will be requesting county and state assistance.
