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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Wisconsin tornado season off to most active start in recent memory The National Weather Service has confirmed more intense tornadoes this month than Wisconsin sees in most years.
Wisconsin tornado season off to most active start in recent memory The National Weather Service has confirmed more intense tornadoes this month than Wisconsin sees in most years.
