MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) continues to support response efforts following severe storms and flooding this past week.
The SEOC remains in contact with county and tribal emergency managers and has received reports of numerous storm impacts across Wisconsin. These impacts include houses destroyed or damaged by strong tornadoes, and flood damage to buildings, roads, culverts and bridges.
Currently, the SEOC has received 28 resource requests to support response efforts. Those requests include:
- Personnel to support sandbagging efforts.
- Assistance with damage assessments.
- Muck out kits.
The SEOC is currently elevated to a Level 2, and is actively coordinating resources and support with several state and nongovernmental partners including:
- Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs.
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
- Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
- Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
- Salvation Army.
- American Red Cross.
The SEOC urges everyone impacted by this disaster to continue receiving updates from local officials and utilize 2-1-1 Wisconsin to connect with resources or referrals for service to assist with cleanup.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is also urging caution during cleanup or assessing damage. More information can be found at https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/news/releases/041726.htm.
Additional recovery resources can be found at https://readywisconsin.wi.gov/april-2026-severe-storms-and-flooding/.
About Wisconsin Emergency Management
Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) is a division of the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs. Its mission is to build capabilities and coordinate resources to support a safe and resilient Wisconsin. Through planning, training and exercising WEM prepares themselves, Wisconsinites, and response personnel to minimize the loss of lives and property. It also operates the ReadyWisconsin public safety campaign.
