Video footage captured by a drone reveals the formation of a tornado in southern Wisconsin.
Sauk City, Wisconsin, was hit by a tornado on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, as a result of severe thunderstorms sweeping across the Great Lakes region. The National Weather Service (NWS) had issued a Tornado Watch for much of southern Wisconsin and a Tornado Warning for specific areas, including Sauk City, during the late morning and early afternoon hours, signifying confirmed tornadic activity detected on radar and by spotters.
Accompanying the tornado, the severe weather event included damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and flash flooding. Some parts of northwestern Wisconsin experienced between 5 and 7 inches of rain, causing flooded roads. The tornado, captured on drone video, was seen ripping through homes in Sauk City, causing mostly tree damage and minor damage to homes in the area.
The storms, moving northeast at around 30 mph, affected nearby communities such as Prairie du Sac, Mazomanie, and Marxville. The NWS reported that at least five tornadoes were reported across the Midwest that day, with threats of flash flooding and extreme heat also present.
The NWS has since warned of the possibility of more tornadoes, strong damaging winds, and rainfall as the storms continue to pass. They are monitoring the potential for further severe weather and have advised residents to stay informed and prepared.
Footage of the tornado was captured by Chicago & Midwest Storm Chasers / our Weather, but no new information about the footage or any potential casualties or damages has been released. The tornado was one of several produced by the severe storms moving through the Great Lakes region, with the event also associated with strong damaging winds, heavy rain, and flash flooding impacting the wider area.
As the weekend approaches, the NWS has suggested that thunderstorms may return, and residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and heed any warnings or advisories issued by local authorities.
The National Weather Service (NWS) had predicted severe weather conditions, including tornadoes, in the forecast for the Great Lakes region. On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, a tornado tore through Sauk City, Wisconsin, resulting in tree damages and minor home destruction. As the storms continued to pass, the NWS warned of the possibility of more tornadoes, strong damaging winds, and rainfall, urging residents to stay informed and prepared.
