Review the Oct 28 to 29 tornado watches and warnings across Wisconsin and Minnesota, and the reports behind them
EndedFrom Oct 28 to Oct 29, the National Weather Service had alerts in effect in Wisconsin, Minnesota. At the peak, 3 warnings and 7 watches were in effect at once.
Upper Midwest Tornado Watch and Warnings at a glance
The key facts of this event in one place.
Storm reports during Upper Midwest Tornado Watch and Warnings
Preliminary reports logged for Wisconsin, Minnesota on the days this event covered.
1 tornado report, 3 damaging wind reports and 7 large hail reports were logged.
| Time | Rating | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 22:40 UTC | Unrated | 3 SE Danbury, Burnett Co., WI |
Reports are preliminary and unverified, and one tornado can be reported more than once. Final ratings come from NWS damage surveys. SPC report map for 10/28/2026.
Recovering after a storm
If you were affected, these official-source guides cover the next steps.
Be ready for the next one: Tornado safety: watch vs warning and where to take shelter →
States that had alerts
States with active alerts tied to Upper Midwest Tornado Watch and Warnings, highest level first.
| State | Highest alert | Active alerts | Local page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | Watch | 7 | Wisconsin alerts → |
| Minnesota | Watch | 3 | Minnesota alerts → |
Common questions about Upper Midwest Tornado Watch and Warnings
Is the Upper Midwest Tornado Watch and Warnings of Oct 28 still active?
No. Upper Midwest Tornado Watch and Warnings ended Oct 29. Official tracking of this event has ended. To see alerts that are active where you are now, use the Near Me page with your ZIP code.
Sources and method
Alerts, forecasts and storm positions come from the National Weather Service and the National Hurricane Center, refreshed every 15 minutes. We never decide evacuation for you. Impact levels are rules-based and not an official forecast.
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