Storms brought rain, wind and possible tornadoes to Racine, Kenosha counties From the Tornadoes, hail and floods: Recap a difficult week in southern Wisconsin series Milana Doné Apr 15, 2026 Apr 15, 2026 Updated May 15, 2026 × Large hail, torrential rain and strong winds struck the area for the second day in a row on Tuesday. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save 7 Day Forecast Thursday 84° / 69° Friday 86° / 68° Saturday 80° / 64° Sunday 79° / 59° Monday 79° / 61° Tuesday 83° / 69° Wednesday 87° / 69° RACINE — Racine and Kenosha Counties experienced thunderstorms and possible tornadoes Tuesday night.kAmqFC=:?8E@? >62DFC65 `]_c :?496D @7 C2:?] z6?@D92 925 a]ad :?496D 2?5 #24:?6 925 `]ah :?496D[ 244@C5:?8 E@ %2J=@C !2EE6CD@?[ 2 }2E:@?2= (62E96C $6CG:46 >6E6@C@=@8:DE]k^Am Racine received 1.29 inches of rain Tuesday. On Wednesday morning there was still standing water on Wisconsin Avenue. 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Images from Tuesday night's storm in southern Madison Large hail, torrential rain and strong winds struck the area for the second day in a row on Tuesday.
