Mayville Recovering After Tornado Touches Down May 15

At about 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, 2025, an EF2 tornado struck the community of Mayville, during an evening with severe weather across the state. The tornado caused significant damage in Dodge County, particularly affecting Mayville, Juneau, and the surrounding areas.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the EF2 tornado touched down in northern Juneau County, moved eastward through Horicon, and then directly impacted Mayville before continuing toward Theresa. The tornado’s path spanned approximately 5.5 miles and reached a maximum width of 300 yards. The storm’s intensity was classified as EF2, with estimated wind speeds between 111 and 135 mph. The NWS confirmed the tornado’s strength and path through damage surveys and radar data analysis.
In Mayville, the tornado caused widespread damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure, adding up to about 25% of the city being affected. Several buildings sustained roof damage, and numerous trees were uprooted or snapped. Only minor injuries were reported by resident to emergency personnel. Power outages affected large portions of the city, and emergency services responded promptly to assist residents and assess the damage. Local authorities issued shelter-in-place orders for affected areas and coordinated with state and federal agencies for disaster response and recovery efforts.
In the aftermath of the tornado, Mayville’s residents and emergency responders worked together to assess the damage and begin the recovery process. Local organizations, including the Red Cross and Dodge County Health and Human Services, and volunteers provided assistance to those affected, offering shelter at the TAG Center and high school, food, and supplies. The community demonstrated resilience and solidarity as they began the long process of rebuilding and returning to normalcy.
On Sunday, Mayor Rob Boelk sent an email out to city employees thanking them for their clean-up efforts.
“I want to let each and every one [of you] know how proud I am of each of you for helping clean up our city. Each of us have an important role here in Mayville, and I cannot express enough the hard work and dedication you have shown,” said Boelk. “...The Governor came into town to assess the destruction and gave the city information about applying for federal funds. The neighboring communities have been terrific, along with volunteers. It really does take a village when situations come up like this. We still have work to do but [I] wanted to express my gratitude moving forward.”