MADISON (WKOW) -- Gov. Tony Evers (D-WI) declared a state of emergency Friday following severe storms that hit Wisconsin between June 21 and June 25.
The storms produced damaging tornadoes, high winds and flooding. They caused widespread tree and structural damage, washed out roads, and power outages.
The state of emergency activates the Wisconsin National Guard to assist in response and recovery, plus provide security and other essential services. It also directs all state agencies to assist as appropriate.
“Communities across our state have been affected by the impacts of severe weather in recent days, including storms and flooding, that have endangered the lives and livelihoods of Wisconsinites across our state,” Gov. Evers said. “We want to make sure folks and communities are safe, healthy, and have the support they need to recover quickly and that can get relief to those impacted.”
Eight tornadoes touched down in the southern part of the state during that time, including an EF2 in Janesville and another EF2 in Argyle.
The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed 10 tornadoes statewide in nine counties. Plus, some spots had up to six inches of rain.
Wisconsin Emergency Management is working with counties to assess damage and determine what recovery resources are still needed, according to the governor's office.
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