Southern Wisconsin Times

On the evening of Saturday, June 22, a reported tornado touched down on the south side of the City of Janesville. This weather event caused considerable damage to structures and infrastructure, resulting in several road closures.

The City has established a Road Closure Perimeter to ensure the community's safety during the ongoing response. The boundary of the closure perimeter extends from Center Avenue, Kellogg Avenue, Beloit Avenue, and State Highway 11. A map of the Road Closure Perimeter is included below.

The City is reminding the community that this closure is in place to protect public safety and ensure residents in need of help can receive assistance. Outside traffic is not permitted to enter the perimeter. Residents who reside within the closure will be allowed access.

The City will continue to inform the community of street closures as updates become available. For questions related to the Emergency Operations Center, contact the City of Janesville at (608) 373-6025.