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Tornado Touchdown in Mayville, Multiple Structures Damaged in Dodge County
MAYVILLE, Wis. — Emergency crews responded to widespread storm damage in Dodge County Thursday evening after a confirmed tornado touched down in the city of Mayville, causing significant destruction to structures across the area.
The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed that radar indicated a tornado in Dodge County shortly after 6:00 p.m., with the system appearing to make direct impact on parts of Mayville.
In response, a MABAS (Mutual Aid Box Alarm System) disaster response alarm was activated to mobilize additional emergency resources to the affected areas.
According to Dodge County Emergency Management, multiple reports of heavy damage have been confirmed, including along Clark Street near Mayville High School and at the Mayville Engineering Company (MEC) facility. Officials are currently assessing the full extent of the damage, but early indications point to severe structural impacts.
Several surrounding communities in southern Wisconsin also reported storm-related damage as the severe weather system moved through the region Thursday afternoon.
Emergency response teams remain on scene, and authorities are urging residents to avoid impacted areas to allow for cleanup and recovery operations.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available from local officials and the National Weather Service.
DENVER, CO — The National Weather Service (NWS) in Denver has issued a Tornado Warning for southwestern Logan County and north-central Washington County in northeastern Colorado, effective until 5:45 p.m. MDT Friday.
At 5:11 p.m., weather spotters confirmed a tornado on the ground near Merino, approximately 11 miles southwest of Sterling, moving southeast at 20 miles per hour.
The storm system is producing a dangerous and damaging tornado, with the potential for:
- Flying debris posing serious risk to those outdoors or in vehicles
- Structural damage to homes, roofs, windows, and vehicles
- Uprooted trees and downed power lines
- Total destruction of mobile homes
Communities directly in the path of the tornado include:
- Merino
- Prewitt Reservoir
- Atwood
- Logan Corners
- Willard
- Messex
Residents in these areas should seek shelter immediately. The safest option is to move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building, away from windows and exterior walls.
Do not attempt to outrun the tornado in a vehicle. If no shelter is available, lie flat in a low-lying area and protect your head.
This is a confirmed tornado, not just radar-indicated. Immediate action is critical to ensuring safety.
Continue monitoring local media, NOAA weather radio, or official NWS alerts for real-time updates.