WALWORTH COUNTY, Wis. (CBS 58) - A powerful storm swept through Walworth County on Friday afternoon, leaving behind widespread damage, multiple rescues and three fatalities.
The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for parts of southeast Wisconsin, including Walworth County, shortly before 12:30 p.m.
Although the storm moved through quickly, it left downed trees, damaged homes and blocked roadways throughout the county, with some of the most significant damage reported in the Lake Geneva area.
Authorities also responded to a boating emergency during the storm after a boat capsized on the water. Seven people were rescued, but three people died.
The Walworth County Sheriff's Office said first responders were called to collapsed buildings, homes struck by trees and roads blocked by downed power lines and fallen trees. Emergency crews' response was delayed in some areas because roadways were impassable.
Officials said nearby municipalities have responded to assist with cleanup efforts, with the Town of Geneva and the Lake Como area among the hardest-hit locations.
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