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Wisconsin Tornado Outbreak Of August 2005
The Wisconsin tornado outbreak of 2005 was an outbreak of tornadoes that occurred primarily in southern Wisconsin on August 18, 2005. A system of storms unleashed a total of 28 tornadoes, 27 of which were confirmed in southern Wisconsin, and 1 confirmed in Minnesota. This outbreak set a new record for the most tornadoes observed in the state in a single day, breaking the previous record of 24 tornadoes set on May 8, 1988. The system generating the Stoughton tornado was also accompanied by many reports of severe winds and hail throughout the region. The Stoughton tornado was documented on an episode of The Weather Channel's ''Storm Stories''. Tornadoes August 18 event Stoughton, Wisconsin By far the most significant tornado of the day developed 2.0 miles (3.2 km) north of Oregon at 6:15 p.m.. This large, intense multiple-vortex tornado tracked 20.0 miles (32.2 km) into Jefferson County from Dane County, devastating the town of Stoughton. East of Oregon the t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minnesota
Minnesota () is a state in the upper midwestern region of the United States. It is the 12th largest U.S. state in area and the 22nd most populous, with over 5.75 million residents. Minnesota is home to western prairies, now given over to intensive agriculture; deciduous forests in the southeast, now partially cleared, farmed, and settled; and the less populated North Woods, used for mining, forestry, and recreation. Roughly a third of the state is covered in forests, and it is known as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes" for having over 14,000 bodies of fresh water of at least ten acres. More than 60% of Minnesotans live in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area, known as the "Twin Cities", the state's main political, economic, and cultural hub. With a population of about 3.7 million, the Twin Cities is the 16th largest metropolitan area in the U.S. Other minor metropolitan and micropolitan statistical areas in the state include Duluth, Mankato, Moorhead, Rochester, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Viola, Wisconsin
Viola is a village in Richland (mostly) and Vernon Counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, United States. The population was 699 at the 2010 census. Of this, 477 were in Richland County, and 222 were in Vernon County. Geography Viola is located at (43.507552, -90.670178). According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , of which, of it is land and is water. The zip code is 54664. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 699 people, 279 households, and 184 families living in the village. The population density was . There were 331 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 98.6% White, 0.6% African American, 0.3% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population. There were 279 households, of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.2% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wautoma, Wisconsin
Wautoma is a city in Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,218 at the 2010 census. Wautoma is the county seat of Waushara County. The city consists of three noncontiguous areas: one is entirely within the Town of Wautoma, the second is entirely within the Town of Dakota, and the third straddles the boundary between the two towns. Wautoma calls itself the "Christmas tree capital of the world". The Kirk Company of Tacoma, Washington, operated the "Wautoma plantation" of more than of Christmas trees, beginning in 1953. On August 29, 1992, the town was struck by a half-mile wide F-3 tornado, killing 2 people, injuring 30 others, and causing over $5 million in damage. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which, is land and is water. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 2,218 people, 945 households, and 487 families living in the city. The population density was . There ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spring Green, Wisconsin
Spring Green is a village in Sauk County, Wisconsin Wisconsin () is a state in the upper Midwestern United States. Wisconsin is the 25th-largest state by total area and the 20th-most populous. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake M ..., United States. The population was 1,628 at the 2010 United States Census, 2010 census. The village is located within the Spring Green (town), Wisconsin, Town of Spring Green. Geography Spring Green is located at (43.177268, -90.067277). According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land. The Wisconsin River runs along the southern edge of the village. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 1,628 people, 690 households, and 433 families living in the village. The population density was . There were 753 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 97.5% White (U.S. Census), Whit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sauk County, Wisconsin
Sauk County is a county in Wisconsin. It is named after a large village of the Sauk people. As of the 2020 census, the population was 65,763. Its county seat and largest city is Baraboo. The county was created in 1840 from Wisconsin Territory and organized in 1844. Sauk County comprises the Baraboo, WI Micropolitan Statistical Area and is included in the Madison metropolitan area. History Sauk County was a New England settlement. The original founders of Sauk County consisted entirely of settlers from New England as well as some from upstate New York who had parents who moved to that region from New England shortly after the American Revolution. These people were "Yankee" settlers, that is to say they were descended from the English Puritans who settled New England in the 1600s. While most of them came to Wisconsin directly from New England, there were many who came from upstate New York. These were people whose parents had moved from New England to upstate New York in the imm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clyde, Wisconsin
Clyde is a town in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 322 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Clyde is located in the town. The town was named by Seth Champion, a director of the Kewaunee, Green Bay & Western railroad in the 1890s, for his son Clyde. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 34.6 square miles (89.7 km2), of which, 34.1 square miles (88.4 km2) of it is land and 0.5 square miles (1.3 km2) of it (1.44%) is water. Clyde is located in the Driftless Area, a geographical region unaffected by glaciers during the last ice age. Otter Creek and Penn Hollow Creek run through the area. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 322 people, 127 households, and 91 families residing in the town. The population density was 9.4 people per square mile (3.6/km2). There were 162 housing units at an average density of 4.7 per square mile (1.8/km2). The racial makeup ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iowa County, Wisconsin
Iowa County is a county (United States), county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2020 United States Census, 2020 census, the population was 23,709. Its county seat and largest city is Dodgeville, Wisconsin, Dodgeville. When created, it was part of the Michigan Territory. Iowa County is part of the Madison, Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin metropolitan area, Metropolitan Statistical Area. History The county organized under the Michigan Territory government in 1830. It was named for the Iowa people, Iowa tribe. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, U.S. Census Bureau, the county has an area of , of which is land and (0.7%) is water. It is drained by tributaries of the Pecatonica River, which has its headwaters in the county. The highest point in the county is West Blue Mound at 1,716 ft. above sea level. The lowest point is the Wisconsin river at the Grant County line at 667 ft. above sea level. Rivers and streams * Harker Creek ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avoca, Wisconsin
Avoca is a village in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 637 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is named after Avoca in Ireland. Geography Avoca is located at (43.183853, -90.325388). According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , of which, of it is land and is water. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 637 people, 261 households, and 169 families living in the village. The population density was . There were 347 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 96.4% White, 0.3% African American, 1.7% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population. There were 261 households, of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juneau County, Wisconsin
Juneau County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2020 census, the population was 26,718. Its county seat is Mauston. History Before white settlement, before loggers and explorers, the area that is now Juneau County was the home of Native Americans who left behind artifacts like the thunderbirds etched on the wall at Twin Bluffs and the Gee's Slough mounds outside New Lisbon. Juneau County was established in 1857 when the Wisconsin Legislature passed legislation separating lands west of the Wisconsin River from what was then Adams County. After a contest with neighboring New Lisbon, the county seat was established in Maugh's Town, which is known today as Mauston. The county was named after Solomon Juneau, a founder of Milwaukee. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and (4.6%) is water. Major highways Railroads *Canadian National *Canadian Pacific *Union Pacific Buses *List of int ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monroe County, Wisconsin
Monroe County is a county (United States), county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, the population was 46,274. Its county seat is Sparta, Wisconsin, Sparta. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and (0.8%) is water. United States Army posts * Fort McCoy, Wisconsin Adjacent counties * Jackson County, Wisconsin, Jackson County - north * Juneau County, Wisconsin, Juneau County - east * Vernon County, Wisconsin, Vernon County - south * La Crosse County, Wisconsin, La Crosse County - west Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 United States census, census of 2020, the population was 46,274. The population density was . There were 19,769 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 89.2% White (U.S. Census), White, 1.4% Black (U.S. Census), Black or African American (U.S. Census), African American, 1.3% Native ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Necedah (town), Wisconsin
Necedah is a town in Juneau County, United States. The population was 2,156 at the 2000 census. The Village of Necedah is located within the town. The unincorporated communities of Cloverdale and Sprague are also located in the town. History The name "Necedah" comes from the Ho Chunk peoples who inhabited the area before the arrival of European settlers and means "Land of the Yellow Waters", a reference to the Yellow River. Necedah Shrine In its issue of September 11, 1950 ''Life'' magazine reported a gathering of 80,000 on the preceding August 15 at a farm near the town where a Mrs Van Hoof had reported seeing a vision of the Virgin Mary. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 82.9 square miles (214.6 km2). 78.3 square miles (202.8 km2) of it is land and 4.6 square miles (11.8 km2) of it (5.50%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 2,156 people, 776 households, and 584 families residing in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grant County, Wisconsin
Grant County is a county (United States), county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, the population was 51,938. Its county seat is Lancaster, Wisconsin, Lancaster. The county is named after the Grant River, in turn named after a fur trader who lived in the area when Wisconsin was a Wisconsin Territory, territory. Grant County comprises the Platteville, Wisconsin, Platteville, WI Micropolitan Statistical Area. It is in the tri-state area of Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin, and is crossed by travelers commuting to Madison, Wisconsin, Madison from a number of eastern Iowan cities, and by residents of northern Illinois traveling to the Minneapolis-St. Paul, Twin Cities or La Crosse, Wisconsin. History Indian presence What is now Grant County was largely uninhabited prior to contact with Europeans, as it was a border region between the territories of the Kickapoo, Menominee, and Illinois tribes. The only Native Americans in the Unit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
