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Jackson County WI Emergency Management
Friday April 17th, 2026 :: 04:36 p.m. CDT

Alert

Tornado Warning until 05:15PM

TORARX The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Clark County in central Wisconsin... Northeastern Jackson County in west central Wisconsin...

* Until 515 PM CDT.

* At 435 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Black River Falls, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near... Hatfield around 440 PM CDT. Shortville around 455 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Chili, Ballard Road And Pray Avenue, East Fork Campground, City Point, The Black River Correctional Center, Chili Corners, and Lake Arbutus.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CLARK, WI ... JACKSON, WI

Instructions:

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

Address/Location
Jackson County WI Emergency Management
30 N 3rd St
Black River Falls, WI 54615

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 715-284-0263

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Alert Details

Severity:
Extreme - Extraordinary threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Tornado Warning

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