Horrific Tornadoes injure at least 5 in Wisconsin*
AP
RIO, Wis. - At least five people are injured after damaging tornadoes
ripped through parts of Wisconsin.
The powerful storms swept across central and southeastern Wisconsin on
Saturday with baseball-size hail and high winds. Authorities say roofs
were blown off homes and trees and power lines were toppled.
Flash flooding was also reported in areas.
Wisconsin emergency management spokeswoman Lori Getter says five people
suffered minor injuries north of Madison.
Local authorities confirmed tornado touchdowns. The National Weather
Service is assessing those reports.