Alert Top Story Unconfirmed tornado in Marathon County damages 75 homes, no injuries reported From the Tornadoes, hail and floods: Recap a difficult week in southern Wisconsin series USA Today Network Apr 18, 2026 Apr 18, 2026 Updated Apr 21, 2026 1 of 2 About 75 homes were damaged or destroyed when an unconfirmed tornado hit the Marathon County town of Ringle about 5 p.m. Friday, April 17. USA Today Network About 75 homes were damaged or destroyed when an unconfirmed tornado hit the Marathon County town of Ringle about 5 p.m. Friday, April 17. USA Today Network Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save USA Today Network RINGLE — About 75 homes were damaged or destroyed when an unconfirmed tornado hit the Marathon County town of Ringle about 5 p.m. Friday, April 17.kAm#:?8=6 u:C6 r9:67 r9C:D z:6=>2? 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