MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WAUK) – The National Weather Service Milwaukee says two EF-2s and two EF-1s touched down in southeastern Wisconsin Thursday evening.

Multiple tornadoes carved a path through Milwaukee’s northwest suburbs Thursday evening May 15, causing destruction less than an hour away from downtown.

The NWS storm survey found EF-2 rated damage from a twister that began west of Juneau. This tornado was on the ground for approximately 9.2 miles, ending just east of Horicon. Peak wind speeds were estimated to be 120 mph.

There was also EF-1 rated damage from a weaker tornado that began near the Dodge County Airport, north of Juneau. The NWS says this tornado proceeded to the east before ending just east of the Rock River. Path length is estimated to be 4 miles. Peak wind speed was 95 mph.

EF-2 rated damage was found from a tornado that hit Mayville. It began southwest of town. This tornado continued to the northeast for approximately 5 miles. Peak winds reached 120 mph. Trees and power lines are downed and buildings in the industrial park were damaged.

The NWS survey also found EF-1 rated damage from a brief tornado southwest of Lomira. It was on the ground for 1/2 mile and reached wind speeds of 95 mph.

Further north grain bins were destroyed and a semi trailer rolled over, on the Sheboygan/Ozaukee County line West of I-43.

Sent to NWS Milwaukee by a Sheboygan Business Owner

NWS Milwaukee says they’ll be in Sauk County this weekend surveying more storm damage.

An EF-2 confirmed tornado also ravaged parts of New Richmond in St. Croix county, in far northwest Wisconsin earlier that night.

Video Credit: Rikki Van Dyk of New Richmond.

The NWS Twin Cities says massive softball sized hail stones hurled down from the sky, measuring up to 4.00″ in Altoona.

A 3 inch hail report via Darren Maier from the east side of Eau Claire, WI.

There were also three other confirmed tornadoes in Clark county. The NWS La Crosse says EF-2 rated damage was done in Colby.

Near Marathon City by Rib Falls a weaker tornado was also confirmed by the NWS Green Bay offices.

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