Tornado Hits Madison, Sauk City, Monticello Wisconsin With Major Damage

A tornado touched down in Wisconsin's Dane County, moving northeast at 30 mph from Mazomanie to Sauk City, threatening nearby communities including Monticello and Prairie du Sac. Meteorologists Blaise Keller and Alex Harrington were tracking the tornado live on CBS News 3 when Keller called his mother on air to ensure she was in the basement, as the tornado's rotation passed directly over her house in Iowa County. Fortunately, there have been no reports of serious injuries or fatalities, though significant damage occurred with numerous trees down near Dodgeville and Sauk City. The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado's path and speed, while storm chasers first spotted it near Mazomanie. Videos and footage of the tornado have been widely shared, highlighting the severity of the event across central and southern Wisconsin. Emergency services and residents remain alert as the tornado impacts multiple communities across the region.