Overnight storm damage in SW Wisconsin

Severe storms tore through Crawford County and Allamakee County Wednesday evening, knocking down trees and power lines and damaging sheds and roofs across the area. The storms moved through around 5 p.m., during the evening commute, bringing strong winds that left widespread damage in their wake. Crews spent the afternoon and evening responding to reports of storm damage and working to clear hazards from roadways. Officials are reminding residents to use caution around any downed power lines. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed. A message from the Grant County Office of Emergency Management Director Steve Braun said There is a damage path, possibly caused by a tornado, extending from just southeast of Boscobel through Hickory Grove and Castle Rock, and exiting Grant County near Highland. This would be consistent with a line from a reported tornado that impacted Crawford County. Reported damage includes agricultural buildings that were damaged or destroyed, numerous trees down across roadways, and downed power lines and utility poles. No injuries have been reported, and no major damage to residences has been identified. Montfort Fire Dept reported that there is a farm on Shemak Road that lost most or all of their buildings. Fire Departments were out conducting preliminary damage assessment, opening roadways and standing by for downed power lines. The National Weather Service will survey damage today.  A social media post from Iowa County Sheriff Michael Peterson said there are multiple reports of damage from Highland to south of Ridgeway and Barneveld. There is significant structural damage, wire damage, along with trees down. No injuries were reported in Iowa County as of last night. Storm damage was reported in the northside of Belleville, too.   Belleville officials said two families will likely be displaced.  Roads in the affected areas will remain closed.  Minor damage was also reported in the Town of Montrose.