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[Mark Thompson]

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Contact: Lori Getter (608) 242-3239 or Jerad Albracht (608) 242-3215 

*News: Situation Report #5 on Severe Weather, July 15, 2010* 
Date: July 15, 2010 - 4:15 p.m. 

*OVERVIEW* - Regional Directors
from Wisconsin Emergency Management have been reaching out to local, tribal
and county emergency management offices today to assess the damage from last
night's storms. Severe storms, hail, possible tornadoes, straight-line winds
and flash flooding occurred around the state - some areas received 2-6 inches
of rain. 

Flood warnings remain in effect for the Baraboo, Fox,
Spring Creek and Kickapoo Rivers. 

National Weather Service Damage
Assessment Teams are viewing storm damage today throughout western Wisconsin
to determine if the damage was caused by tornadoes or straight-line winds.
The NWS Office in LaCrosse is reporting that an EF-1 tornado occurred last
night in Jackson and Clark Counties causing mainly downed trees and power
lines. Additional damage assessments reports will be issued later today. 

Highway 12 near the Monroe/Jackson County line was washed out
approximately one mile south of Woodland Road in Jackson County. The closure
remains in effect until July 26 due to required repairs. Traffic is being
re-rerouted. 

Below are the latest damage reports as of 3:30 p.m.:


Adams County - Many downed trees and power lines. No significant
damage reported. 

Bayfield County - One of the county's
communications towers was struck by lightning late yesterday afternoon,
causing major damage to the building's electrical system and equipment
including a radio repeater, duplexers and a generator. Bayfield County has
insurance to cover the damages. 

Brown County - Flooding led to
the evacuation of the Apple Creek Campground in the town of Wrightstown.
Twenty-eight campers and employees left the site after Apple Creek crested
its banks. 

Buffalo County - Wind damage was reported on the east
side of the county. Downed trees and minor washouts were reported on several
county roads. Crews are repairing the roads today. 

Chippewa
County - Minor damages to structures from falling trees and fires from
lightning strikes. 

Columbia County - No significant damage
reported. Ongoing assessment as of this morning. Concerns of high water
levels for Swan Lake and concerned with the Cambria Dam and current flow
capacity. 

Forest County and Potawatomi Tribe - Reports of a few
trees and power lines down. No major damage or injuries. 

Jackson
County - Flash flooding caused many road closures in the southern portion of
the county. 

Kenosha County - The morning storm produced heavy
rains of more than 3". The area just east of the airport suffered a
power outage when five poles were blown down and a transformer exploded. 

Langlade County - Several reports of trees and power lines down, but
all roads are passable as of this morning and power is being restored. No
major damages or injuries reported. 

Lincoln County - Widespread
reports of downed trees and power lines. Several reports of localized
flooding. All roads were reported as passable with power restoration
underway. No major damage or injuries reported. 

Marathon County -
Widespread tree and power line damage. Localized flooding with some street
and road damage. No major damage or injuries. 

Marinette County -
Reports of a few trees and power lines down. No major damage or injuries. 

Menominee County & Tribe - Trees and power lines down but all
power has been restored. No major damage or injuries. 

Milwaukee
County - The county was affected primarily by heavy rains during the second
set of storms. The 24-hour rainfall total was 3" - 4.45". This rain
produced localized flooding at underpasses and other areas where storm drains
were covered or clogged. Overall, the county received calls reporting street
catch basins flooding, forestry calls to remove trees and calls that trees
were down. Additionally, 380 homes were impacted by flooding. 

Monroe County - Flash flooding caused many road closures in the northern
portion of the county. 

Oconto County - A few trees and power
lines were down. 

Oneida County - Minor tree damage and some power
lines were down. 

Ozaukee County - Power outages were reported.


Pierce County - Structural damage in the Ellsworth area includes
two destroyed homes, 10 with major damage, 13 with minor damage and 25 homes
affected. 

Portage County - Reports of a few trees and power lines
down. Some localized road flooding, but no major damage or injuries. 

Richland County - Village of Yuba experienced localized flooding.
Sandbag operations have provided protective measures to the fire department
and downtown area. Minor flooding to one area business and home reported.
Minor flooding in the Town of Henrietta. Most damage reported at this time
has been minor wash outs: culverts, roads, shoulders. More assessment
on-going at this time. 

Sauk County - The Baraboo River is at
moderate to severe flooding levels near Rock Springs. Sauk County Emergency
Management has cancelled a sandbagging operation in Rock Springs, but is
continuing to monitor the river. 

Shawano County and Stockbridge
Tribe - Several reports of trees and power lines down, but all roads are
reported as passable. 

St. Croix County - Over 30 homes were
damaged, two with major damage, one with minor damage and the rest affected
by the storm. NWS visiting St. Croix this afternoon to see if damage in
Hammond was due to tornado or straight line winds. County officials estimate
debris clearance at $10,000. 

Taylor County - the Taylor County
Dispatch Center went down during the storm, but a dispatcher moved to a
back-up site and resumed operations. The dispatch center is functional again
this morning but is not fully operational. The electronic control center for
the jail is down and locks are being operated manually. 

Vernon
County - A lot of trees down, heavy localized flooding. Several road closures
overnight. Kickapoo River is very high. No significant damage reported. 

Vilas County - Scattered reports of downed trees and power lines. All
roads passable and no major damage or injuries. 

Washington County
- The second set of storms caused lightning-related fires. There was flooding
in low lying areas over the roads. 

Waukesha County - The impact
of the storm was restricted to flooding of ramps leading to I-94. Signage was
deployed to the scene to assist in traffic flow. 

Waushara County
- There was flooding on Highway 21 and several county and local roads. Most
of the water has receded. Some trees down and minor power outages. 

Winnebago County - Flash flooding caused minor damage to about 20 homes in
the Oshkosh area. The local chapter of the American Red Cross is providing
assistance as well as clean up kits. 

Wood County - Reports of
widespread downed trees and power lines around the Pittsville area. Some
minor damage to homes. 

Wisconsin Emergency Management has not
received any requests for assistance. 

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