Damage Reports After Storms Roll Through NorthCentral Wisconsin

By: WSAW Staff Email

Updated: Wed 8:34 PM, Sep 05, 2012

There are several reports of downed trees and power lines after storms continue to move through NorthCentral Wisconsin.

In Marathon County, law enforcement is reporting major traffic hazards in the Wausau and Rothschild areas. They say a highway sign at Hwy 29 and 51 interchange is bent over to the ground. Winds are estimated at more than 60 mph. They are also reporting several small trees are down in Rothschild from wind gusts.

If you are heading out tonight, please be careful. Roads maybe cluttered with storm debris.

As of 8:00 P.M. Tuesday night, more than 2,700 people are without power. To check outages click the link below:

http://www.wisconsinpublicservice.com/outagesummary/view/outagegrid.aspx

We currently have crews out and we'll bring you the latest tonight on NewsChannel 7 at 10.

If there's damage in your area, please let us know by leaving comments below, or leaving them at our Facebook Fan Page - WSAW NewsChannel 7.

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