An EF-3 tornado has destroyed homes in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, as a significant outbreak extended over 1,500 miles, impacting 10 states and more than 50 million people across the nation. The National Weather Service declared a tornado emergency—one of its most critical warnings—while 2026 continues to break severe weather records. Assessments for emergency response are currently taking place in Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, and other areas.
