Tornadoes Destroy Farms, Homes Across Wisconsin, Hundreds Displaced

Severe storms and tornadoes swept through Dodge County, Wisconsin, causing widespread destruction, particularly in the city of Juneau and surrounding areas. The Schwandt family farm in Juneau was devastated, with an 80-foot silo collapsing onto their milking barn and scattering their 150 dairy cows, though all family members were unharmed. Neighbors stepped in to help care for the displaced livestock as the family begins cleanup and rebuilding efforts. Multiple tornadoes were confirmed by the National Weather Service, with damage assessments ongoing in Juneau, Horicon, and Mayville, where residents have been displaced and emergency shelters established. Other farms and facilities, including the Clearview North campus nursing home, also sustained significant damage. In nearby St. Croix County, another tornado destroyed a barn, greenhouse, and chicken coop, highlighting the broad impact of the severe weather system across western and central Wisconsin.