5/16/25 Tornado Hits Dodge County
16 May 2025 News
Dodge County Sheriff’ Dale Schmidt stopped short of calling what hit Dodge County last evening a tornado, saying it was up to the National Weather Service to make that call. But the powerful storms that hit Juneau and Mayville left behind downed trees and power lines, damaged homes and buildings, and crumpled a silo east of Juneau. The National Weather Service did report a tornado over Mayville. The storms moved through Dodge County about 6 pm. Sheriff Schmidt says only one person in Juneau had to be taken to the hospital and aside from that there were only minor injuries. Juneau Police Chief and Emergency Management Director David Beal confirmed there was a lot of damage in the city and it may take a few days for power to be restored. Displaced residents in Juneau are encouraged to report to the Dodgeland Schools and those in the City of Mayville to the TAG Center on Breckenridge Street. The Red Cross and Dodge County Health and Human Services have also been providing assistance. (Iron Ridge Fire Department and First Responders photo).
CLEANING UP AFTER THE STORMS
Residents of Juneau and Mayville today begin the process of cleaning up and assessing damage left in the wake of a tornado or tornadoes about 6 pm last night. Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt says the simple fact is they are dealing with power outages and damaged homes and buildings. Only one person had to be taken to the hospital in Juneau. Residents displaced by storms were being put up at the Dodgeland Schools in Juneau and the TAG Center in Mayville. Juneau Police Chief and Emergency Management Director David Beal says it may take a few days for power to be restored. Sheriff Schmidt says it didn’t take long for them to see neighbors helping neighbors after the storm. A line of storms last night prompted tornado warnings in Dodge, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Marquette, Sheboygan, Waupaca, Waushara and a number of other counties.
MAYVILLE STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARATION
Mayville Mayor Rob Boelk declared a State of Emergency at 6:29 pm last night. In a statement he said the city’s south side underwent substantial damage from a potential tornado. He says homes and factories sustained significant damage. At the time no injuries were reported in the city. Alliant Energy was on the scene to disconnect gas and electric services. Those who were displaced were being urged to go to the TAG Center for shelter and assistance from the Red Cross. He also urged residents to avoid the area south of Horicon Street to allow Public Works and Emergency Services to provide aid and clean up debris. He asked that anyone who worked on the south side of the city to contact their employer.
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