Last week’s storm outbreak spawns 75 tornadoes across Central U.S.
A major severe weather outbreak on Friday, April 17, 2026, spawned at least 75 tornadoes across the central U.S., stretching from Oklahoma to Michigan. According to the National Weather Service, two EF3 tornadoes struck Wisconsin, while an EF2 twister caused heavy damage in Lena. Survey teams continued assessments through Tuesday, April 21, confirming widespread destruction, including hundreds of damaged buildings, though no fatalities were reported.