NEWS

Storm damage in central Wisconsin on June 5, 2016

Dianne Kolwalski lives across the street from Marathon Park in Wausau, and says she did not hear a single branch snap, let alone the many trees that came down in the park late Sunday afternoon during a storm.
Dianne Kolwalski lives across the street from Marathon Park in Wausau, and says she did not hear a single branch snap, let alone the many trees that came down in the park late Sunday afternoon during a storm.
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Josh Zunker of Wausau remarks that, "The park just smells like pine, but it's sad," given all the extensive tree damage to Marathon Park and the surrounding community during a storm Sunday.
Josh Zunker of Wausau remarks that, "The park just smells like pine, but it's sad," given all the extensive tree damage to Marathon Park and the surrounding community during a storm Sunday.
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Maddy Moran, left, and Cody Krasowski hop over a downed tree in Marathon Park after a storm caused damage to the area Sunday.
Maddy Moran, left, and Cody Krasowski hop over a downed tree in Marathon Park after a storm caused damage to the area Sunday.
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Two boys observe the damage caused in Marathon Park by a storm that struck the Wausau area on Sunday.
Two boys observe the damage caused in Marathon Park by a storm that struck the Wausau area on Sunday.
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A tree was uprooted by high winds and storms Sunday afternoon and fell on power lines and a house near the corner of Townline Road and Prospect Avenue in Wausau.
A tree was uprooted by high winds and storms Sunday afternoon and fell on power lines and a house near the corner of Townline Road and Prospect Avenue in Wausau.
Courtesy Of Jennifer Yang
Tree branches fell in the front yard of a home in Medford during a storm Sunday afternoon. The tree missed the house by inches.
Tree branches fell in the front yard of a home in Medford during a storm Sunday afternoon. The tree missed the house by inches.
Courtesy Of Kat Holzl
Tree branches fell in the front yard of a home in Medford during a storm Sunday afternoon. The tree missed the house by inches.
Tree branches fell in the front yard of a home in Medford during a storm Sunday afternoon. The tree missed the house by inches.
Courtesy Of Kat Holzl
A tree was uprooted during a storm Sunday afternoon and fell on power lines and a home in Edgar.
A tree was uprooted during a storm Sunday afternoon and fell on power lines and a home in Edgar.
Courtesy Of Kelly Van Der Leest
Storm damaged a tree at Oak Street Park in Edgar on June 5, 2016.
Storm damaged a tree at Oak Street Park in Edgar on June 5, 2016.
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A tree was uprooted and fell across the street and onto a vehicle in the 1300 block of Prospect Avenue in Wausau during Sunday’s storm.
A tree was uprooted and fell across the street and onto a vehicle in the 1300 block of Prospect Avenue in Wausau during Sunday’s storm.
Courtesy Of Stephanie Leigh
A tree fell between houses near the corner of Fifth Avenue and Bopf Street in Wausau during Sunday’s storm.
A tree fell between houses near the corner of Fifth Avenue and Bopf Street in Wausau during Sunday’s storm.
Courtesy Of Jamie Bayer
A tree fell on two vehicles at the corner of West Rosecrans Street and South Third Avenue in Wausau during Sunday’s storm.
A tree fell on two vehicles at the corner of West Rosecrans Street and South Third Avenue in Wausau during Sunday’s storm.
Courtesy Of Dominique Nicole
A tree fell on two vehicles at the corner of West Rosecrans Street and South Third Avenue in Wausau during Sunday’s storm.
A tree fell on two vehicles at the corner of West Rosecrans Street and South Third Avenue in Wausau during Sunday’s storm.
Courtesy Of Dominique Nicole
Trees and branches are down along Highway 153 just west of Mosinee after Sunday’s storm.
Trees and branches are down along Highway 153 just west of Mosinee after Sunday’s storm.
Courtesy Of Aimee Anderson
A large tree was uprooted at the corner of Fourth Avenue and Bopf Street in Wausau during Sunday’s storm.
A large tree was uprooted at the corner of Fourth Avenue and Bopf Street in Wausau during Sunday’s storm.
Courtesy Of Jamie Bayer
Branches fell on a van in the 1100 block of South Fifth Avenue in Wausau during Sunday’s storm.
Branches fell on a van in the 1100 block of South Fifth Avenue in Wausau during Sunday’s storm.
Courtesy Of Beyonce Szarkowitz
A tree fell against a house on Sturgeon Eddy Road in Wausau during Sunday’s storm.
A tree fell against a house on Sturgeon Eddy Road in Wausau during Sunday’s storm.
Courtesy Of John Mizgalski
A tree fell between houses near the corner of Fifth Avenue and Bopf Street in Wausau during Sunday’s storm.
A tree fell between houses near the corner of Fifth Avenue and Bopf Street in Wausau during Sunday’s storm.
Courtesy Of Beyonce Szarkowitz
Trees and branches fell down in the 400 Block of Fourth Avenue in Wausau during Sunday’s storms.
Trees and branches fell down in the 400 Block of Fourth Avenue in Wausau during Sunday’s storms.
Courtesy Of Shelly Juers
A large tree was uprooted in downtown Wausau during Sunday’s storms.
A large tree was uprooted in downtown Wausau during Sunday’s storms.
Courtesy Of Thea Territo
A tree was uprooted in the 1400 Block of Prospect Avenue in Wausau during Sunday’s storms.
A tree was uprooted in the 1400 Block of Prospect Avenue in Wausau during Sunday’s storms.
Courtesy Of Tye Dawson
A large tree was damaged in Marathon County Park in Wausau during Sunday’s storms.
A large tree was damaged in Marathon County Park in Wausau during Sunday’s storms.
Courtesy Of Shelly Bovet
Several trees and branches fell in Marathon County Park in Wausau during Sunday’s storms.
Several trees and branches fell in Marathon County Park in Wausau during Sunday’s storms.
Courtesy Of Shelly Bovet
A large branch fell on top of a house on Humboldt Avenue in Wausau during Sunday’s storms.
A large branch fell on top of a house on Humboldt Avenue in Wausau during Sunday’s storms.
Courtesy Of Stephanie Lambright
Residents help clean up branches that fell from a tree near the intersection of South Fifth Avenue and Sherman Street in Wausau during Sunday's storms.
Residents help clean up branches that fell from a tree near the intersection of South Fifth Avenue and Sherman Street in Wausau during Sunday's storms.
Courtesy Of Sai Xiong
Branches fell from a tree near the intersection of South Fifth Avenue and Sherman Street in Wausau during Sunday's storms.
Branches fell from a tree near the intersection of South Fifth Avenue and Sherman Street in Wausau during Sunday's storms.
Courtesy Of Sai Xiong
A man clears branches from two vehicles at a house between East Wausau Avenue and East Union Avenue in Wausau.
A man clears branches from two vehicles at a house between East Wausau Avenue and East Union Avenue in Wausau.
Courtesy Of Shannon Jaeger
A tree that fell during Sunday’s storms just missed a camper at Marathon County Park in Wausau.
A tree that fell during Sunday’s storms just missed a camper at Marathon County Park in Wausau.
Courtesy Of Mike Notinokey
Several trees fell across the roadway in Marathon County Park in Wausau during Sunday’s storms.
Several trees fell across the roadway in Marathon County Park in Wausau during Sunday’s storms.
Courtesy Of Mike Notinokey
A tree fell and took down power lines on Edwards Street in Wausau during Sunday’s storms.
A tree fell and took down power lines on Edwards Street in Wausau during Sunday’s storms.
Courtesy Of Rachel Davis
A tree fell on a house in the 300 block of Sturgeon Eddy Road in Wausau during Sunday’s storms.
A tree fell on a house in the 300 block of Sturgeon Eddy Road in Wausau during Sunday’s storms.
Courtesy Of Sarah Meilahn
A tree was uprooted and pulled down power lines on the southeast side of Wausau during Sunday’s storms.
A tree was uprooted and pulled down power lines on the southeast side of Wausau during Sunday’s storms.
Courtesy Of Sarah Meilahn
A tree fell on a house on the southeast side of Wausau during Sunday’s storms.
A tree fell on a house on the southeast side of Wausau during Sunday’s storms.
Courtesy Of Sarah Meilahn
A tree fell on a house on the southeast side of Wausau during Sunday’s storms.
A tree fell on a house on the southeast side of Wausau during Sunday’s storms.
Courtesy Of Sarah Meilahn
Several trees were uprooted on the north side of Edgar during Sunday’s storms.
Several trees were uprooted on the north side of Edgar during Sunday’s storms.
Courtesy Of Janet Fergot
Several large trees were uprooted on the north side of Edgar during Sunday’s storms.
Several large trees were uprooted on the north side of Edgar during Sunday’s storms.
Courtesy Of Janet Fergot
A tree fell on a car on South Third Avenue in Wausau during Sunday’s storms.
A tree fell on a car on South Third Avenue in Wausau during Sunday’s storms.
Courtesy Of Dominique Nicole
A tree was damaged on the south side of Merrill during Sunday’s storms.
A tree was damaged on the south side of Merrill during Sunday’s storms.
Courtesy Of Linda Berlin
Large trees were uprooted in a yard at the north end of Edgar during Sunday’s storms.
Large trees were uprooted in a yard at the north end of Edgar during Sunday’s storms.
Courtesy Of Leann Ninabuck
A large tree was uprooted in a yard at the north end of Edgar during Sunday’s storms.
A large tree was uprooted in a yard at the north end of Edgar during Sunday’s storms.
Courtesy Of Leann Ninabuck
A large tree fell on a house on Sturgeon Eddy Road in Wausau during Sunday’s storms.
A large tree fell on a house on Sturgeon Eddy Road in Wausau during Sunday’s storms.
Courtesy Of Alan Rubsam
One of many trees that were uprooted or knocked over in Marathon County Park in Wausau during Sunday’s storms.
One of many trees that were uprooted or knocked over in Marathon County Park in Wausau during Sunday’s storms.
Courtesy Of Diane Peters
Several trees and branches fell in Marathon County Park in Wausau during Sunday’s storms.
Several trees and branches fell in Marathon County Park in Wausau during Sunday’s storms.
Courtesy Of Diane Peters
A tree fell on a house near Weston Elementary School in Weston during Sunday’s storms.
A tree fell on a house near Weston Elementary School in Weston during Sunday’s storms.
Courtesy Of Andrew Vang
Trees and branches are down along Highway 153 just west of Mosinee after Sunday’s storm.
Trees and branches are down along Highway 153 just west of Mosinee after Sunday’s storm.
Courtesy Of Aimee Anderson
A large tree was uprooted in downtown Wausau during Sunday’s storms.
A large tree was uprooted in downtown Wausau during Sunday’s storms.
Courtesy Of Kristie McCoy
A large tree was uprooted near the corner of Townline Road and Prospect Avenue in Wausau during Sunday’s storms.
A large tree was uprooted near the corner of Townline Road and Prospect Avenue in Wausau during Sunday’s storms.
Courtesy Of Barbara Johnson
Tree branches fell on a garage on Grand Avenue in Wausau during Sunday’s storms.
Tree branches fell on a garage on Grand Avenue in Wausau during Sunday’s storms.
Courtesy Of Heather Kessler
A large tree fell onto a vehicle and power lines near Grand Avenue and Sturgeon Eddy Road in Wausau during Sunday’s storms.
A large tree fell onto a vehicle and power lines near Grand Avenue and Sturgeon Eddy Road in Wausau during Sunday’s storms.
Courtesy Of Athena Podolak
A tree branch crashed through a window in the 500 Block of South Second Avenue in Wausau during Sunday’s storms.
A tree branch crashed through a window in the 500 Block of South Second Avenue in Wausau during Sunday’s storms.
Courtesy Of Char Barr
A branch from a large tree fell on a home in Birnamwood during Sunday’s storms.
A branch from a large tree fell on a home in Birnamwood during Sunday’s storms.
Courtesy Of Emily Elliott-Low
Many trees were knocked down by high winds from Sunday’s storms along Mary Lane in Weston.
Many trees were knocked down by high winds from Sunday’s storms along Mary Lane in Weston.
Courtesy Of Karen Gleason
A large tree was uprooted at The Rivers Bar & Supper Club in Amherst during Sunday’s storms.
A large tree was uprooted at The Rivers Bar & Supper Club in Amherst during Sunday’s storms.
Courtesy Of Kim Anderson
A tree broke across the road and sparked a fire on a power line in Bancroft during Sunday’s storms.
A tree broke across the road and sparked a fire on a power line in Bancroft during Sunday’s storms.
Courtesy Of Kimberly Clark
A tree broke off and toppled over a fence in northern Mosinee during Sunday’s storms.
A tree broke off and toppled over a fence in northern Mosinee during Sunday’s storms.
Courtesy Of Mary Markham-Mundt
A portion of the roof at John Muir Middle School in Wausau was damaged during Sunday’s storms. The school district said classes still are being held at the school.
A portion of the roof at John Muir Middle School in Wausau was damaged during Sunday’s storms. The school district said classes still are being held at the school.
Courtesy Of Sarah Brown
Several trees were damaged in Merrill during Sunday’s storms.
Several trees were damaged in Merrill during Sunday’s storms.
Courtesy Of Lisa Haas
Sunday’s storms damaged the Kwik Trip at North Sixth Street and East Wausau Avenue.
Sunday’s storms damaged the Kwik Trip at North Sixth Street and East Wausau Avenue.
Courtesy Of Amber Hill
A tree was uprooted in Merrill during Sunday’s storms.
A tree was uprooted in Merrill during Sunday’s storms.
Courtesy Of Lisa Haas
A vehicle and home were damaged just west of Wiggly Field in Schofield in Sunday’s storms.
A vehicle and home were damaged just west of Wiggly Field in Schofield in Sunday’s storms.
Courtesy Of Sheila Mabry