"Rare February Tornadoes Cause Historic Damage in Wisconsin and Illinois"

A tornado touched down near Madison, Wisconsin, the first ever recorded in the state in February, as part of a storm system tracking across southern Wisconsin and the Midwest, resulting in strong winds, lightning, and hail. Three tornadoes were reported in the Midwest, with two in Illinois and one in Wisconsin, causing damage to power poles, trees, homes, and trailers. No deaths or injuries were reported, and the National Weather Service will assess the damage and severity level.