Fond du Lac County: 25 homes damaged after possible tornado touches down in Brandon

FOND DU LAC COUNTY -- About 25 homes are damaged in Fond du Lac County after officials say a possible tornado touched down in the Village of Brandon Friday evening, May 27th.

The National Weather Service confirms there was a funnel cloud around 5:45 p.m. in the Village of Brandon, which caused power lines and trees to be knocked down.

Fond du Lac County officials say a four to six block area was damaged in downtown Brandon due to this incident, including residential property damage, trees, and shingles.

About 25 homes had the most severe damage, with windows knocked out or roof damage.

The entire Village of Brandon is without power as of 9:00 p.m. Friday. Alliant Energy says power should be established soon to primary lines. Secondary lines will be back sometime on Saturday.

According to the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office, the Brandon-Fairwater Fire Department and Waupun Fire Department are also responding to the call.

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Brandon School also experienced wind damage, which caused a small section of shingles and roof to be lifted off.

They released the following statement:

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