Monroe County storm damage

MONROE COUNTY, Wis. (WEAU) - Storm damage reports are coming in from Monroe County following Wednesday afternoon’s severe weather.

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office reported a tornado came through the area shortly after 4 p.m. The tornado appears to have traveled northeast from Hwy 131 and County Hwy A for about 15 miles, traveling past Wyeville and north of Shennington before leaving Monroe County.

The sheriff’s office reports lots of downed trees and power lines, damage to barns and impassable roads. According to the sheriff’s office, the worst damage is around Hwy 131 near the Wyeville and Oakdale areas.

There are wide spread power outages and damage to a number of homes as well. Multiple semis were blown over onto their sides causing I-90 to be shutdown for more than three hours.

You’re asked to avoid the area while cleanup is underway. Many roads remain impassable and crews are out working to get them back open. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says no major injuries or deaths have been reported.

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