Taylor County Emergency Management

Taylor County Emergency Management Welcome to the Taylor County Emergency Management page.

Our Mission is to minimize the loss of life, injuries, and damage to property, the environment, and critical infrastructure while facilitating coordinated response and recovery actions following disaster or emergency situations in Taylor County. We use all hazards planning to develop and implement timely and effective mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery efforts.

A VERY HIGH fire danger in Taylor County means wildfires can start easily, spread rapidly, and burn with intense heat—ma...
05/04/2026

A VERY HIGH fire danger in Taylor County means wildfires can start easily, spread rapidly, and burn with intense heat—making them difficult to control.

Fire danger ratings reflect how likely a fire is to start and spread, based on weather conditions, dry vegetation (fuels), and landscape conditions. These factors can change quickly, especially with warm, dry, and windy weather.

During VERY HIGH fire danger burning with an annual permit is suspended today for Taylor County.

Fire danger levels are used by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to determine daily burn restrictions—and in some cases, burning permits may be suspended altogether.

🚫 Think twice before burning—conditions can change fast.
📲 Check current restrictions before burning: https://apps.dnr.wi.gov/wisburn/ #/

Stay aware. Stay prepared. Help keep Taylor County safe.

Due to the rain this morning..this drill will be moved to Thursday morning.🚨 Training Drill at Medford High School 🚨Tayl...
04/29/2026

Due to the rain this morning..this drill will be moved to Thursday morning.

🚨 Training Drill at Medford High School 🚨

Taylor County Fire, EMS, and Law Enforcement will be at Medford High School conducting a mock crash training exercise.

As part of this training, students will be involved and will have the opportunity to see firsthand the real-life impacts of impaired driving and the serious consequences it can have on themselves and others.

This exercise is designed to educate, raise awareness, and reinforce the importance of making safe and responsible choices behind the wheel.

You may see emergency vehicles and first responders on scene during this time—this is only a training drill.

🌩️🚨 Spring Spotter Training is Here! 🚨🌩️Join us Tonight from 6 to 8 pm at the courthouse in the Emergency Operations Cen...
04/28/2026

🌩️🚨 Spring Spotter Training is Here! 🚨🌩️

Join us Tonight from 6 to 8 pm at the courthouse in the Emergency Operations Center Lower Level of the courthouse.

A VERY HIGH fire danger in Taylor County means wildfires can start easily, spread rapidly, and burn with intense heat—ma...
04/22/2026

A VERY HIGH fire danger in Taylor County means wildfires can start easily, spread rapidly, and burn with intense heat—making them difficult to control.

Fire danger ratings reflect how likely a fire is to start and spread, based on weather conditions, dry vegetation (fuels), and landscape conditions. These factors can change quickly, especially with warm, dry, and windy weather.

During VERY HIGH fire danger:

Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged
Even small sparks can quickly turn into wildfires
Fires can escape control faster than expected

Fire danger levels are used by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to determine daily burn restrictions—and in some cases, burning permits may be suspended altogether.

🚫 Think twice before burning—conditions can change fast.
📲 Check current restrictions before burning: https://apps.dnr.wi.gov/wisburn/ #/

Stay aware. Stay prepared. Help keep Taylor County safe.

The National Weather Service is offering Weather101, a series of FREE, interactive online classes designed to help you b...
04/22/2026

The National Weather Service is offering Weather101, a series of FREE, interactive online classes designed to help you better understand:

Meteorology basics
How forecasts are made
What the NWS does behind the scenes

👉 Check it out here: https://www.weather.gov/ohx/weather101

⏰ There’s still time to join tonight’s session!
Tonight’s topic dives into storm damage surveys—how they’re conducted and what it takes to assess severe weather impacts in the field.

This is a great opportunity for weather enthusiasts, storm spotters, and anyone wanting a deeper understanding of severe weather and how it’s evaluated. Stay informed. Stay prepared.

Do you have an interest in weather or want to help keep your community safe? Now is your chance to step up and make a di...
04/20/2026

Do you have an interest in weather or want to help keep your community safe? Now is your chance to step up and make a difference!

Taylor County Emergency Management is looking for volunteer storm spotters to help monitor and report severe weather conditions. Your reports play a critical role in protecting lives and property during severe weather events.

Join us for an upcoming Storm Spotter Training:
April 28th
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Taylor County Courthouse 224 S 2nd Street in Medford

This FREE training will teach you how to safely identify and report severe weather, including tornadoes, hail, and damaging winds.

For more information, call 715-748-3503
Learn more: https://www.weather.gov/skywarn/

Whether you're a weather enthusiast or just want to serve your community, we welcome you to be part of the team.

Be the eyes on the sky when it matters most. Join Taylor County Storm Spotters today!

04/17/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 3:15PM CDT until April 17 at 3:30PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

SUMMARY:
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At 315 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 9 miles northwest of Medford, moving northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.

This dangerous storm will be near...
Chelsea around 325 PM CDT.
Westboro around 330 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include The
Mondeaux Flowage, North Twin Lake, Perkinstown, County Roads D And N,
Esadore Lake, Camp Forest Spring, and Kathryn Lake.

AFFECTS: Taylor, WI

INSTRUCTION: TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/VnzWTit

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Extreme

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 4/17/26 3:15 PM CST

EXPIRATION DATE: 4/17/26 3:30 PM CST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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At 315 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 9 miles northwest of Medford, moving northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.

This dangerous storm will be near...
Chelsea around 325 PM CDT.
Westboro around 330 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include The
Mondeaux Flowage, North Twin Lake, Perkinstown, County Roads D And N,
Esadore Lake, Camp Forest Spring, and Kathryn Lake.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/VnzWTit

04/17/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 2:49PM CDT until April 17 at 3:15PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

SUMMARY:
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At 249 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 14 miles north of
Thorp, or 17 miles west of Medford, moving northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Golf ball size hail.

SOURCE...Trained weather spotters.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect damage
to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles.

This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
western Taylor County, including the following locations... Polley,
Gilman, The Mondeaux Flowage, North Twin Lake, Perkinstown, County
Roads D And N, and The Miller Dam Flowage.

AFFECTS: Taylor, WI

INSTRUCTION: A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for central
Wisconsin.

This storm is producing large hail. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy
structure and stay away from windows.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/O4RFbSK

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 4/17/26 2:49 PM CST

EXPIRATION DATE: 4/17/26 3:15 PM CST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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At 249 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 14 miles north of
Thorp, or 17 miles west of Medford, moving northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Golf ball size hail.

SOURCE...Trained weather spotters.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect damage
to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles.

This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
western Taylor County, including the following locations... Polley,
Gilman, The Mondeaux Flowage, North Twin Lake, Perkinstown, County
Roads D And N, and The Miller Dam Flowage.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/O4RFbSK

04/17/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 2:50PM CDT until April 17 at 3:30PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

SUMMARY:
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TORARX

The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Western Taylor County in north central Wisconsin...

* Until 330 PM CDT.

* At 250 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 13 miles north of Thorp, or 17 miles west of Medford,
moving northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
western Taylor County, including the following locations... Polley,
The Mondeaux Flowage, Perkinstown, Camp Forest Spring, Kathryn
Lake, Gilman, and North Twin Lake.

AFFECTS: Taylor, WI

INSTRUCTION: TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/lJZ0hrD

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Extreme

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 4/17/26 2:50 PM CST

EXPIRATION DATE: 4/17/26 3:30 PM CST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
----------------
TORARX

The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Western Taylor County in north central Wisconsin...

* Until 330 PM CDT.

* At 250 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 13 miles north of Thorp, or 17 miles west of Medford,
moving northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
western Taylor County, including the following locations... Polley,
The Mondeaux Flowage, Perkinstown, Camp Forest Spring, Kathryn
Lake, Gilman, and North Twin Lake.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/lJZ0hrD

04/17/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 2:36PM CDT until April 17 at 3:15PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

SUMMARY:
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SVRARX

The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern Clark County in central Wisconsin...
Western Taylor County in north central Wisconsin...

* Until 315 PM CDT.

* At 236 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles northeast
of Stanley, or 26 miles west of Medford, moving northeast at 55
mph.

HAZARD...Quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected.

* This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northwestern Clark and western Taylor Counties, including the
following locations... Polley, Gilman, The Mondeaux Flowage, North
Twin Lake, Perkinstown, County Roads D And N, and The Miller Dam
Flowage.

AFFECTS: Clark, WI; Taylor, WI

INSTRUCTION: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for central
Wisconsin.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/WsnCIZN

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 4/17/26 2:36 PM CST

EXPIRATION DATE: 4/17/26 3:15 PM CST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
----------------
SVRARX

The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern Clark County in central Wisconsin...
Western Taylor County in north central Wisconsin...

* Until 315 PM CDT.

* At 236 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles northeast
of Stanley, or 26 miles west of Medford, moving northeast at 55
mph.

HAZARD...Quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected.

* This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northwestern Clark and western Taylor Counties, including the
following locations... Polley, Gilman, The Mondeaux Flowage, North
Twin Lake, Perkinstown, County Roads D And N, and The Miller Dam
Flowage.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/WsnCIZN

Turn Around, Don’t Drown (TADD) is more than a slogan—it’s a lifesaver.Just 6 inches of water can knock you off your fee...
04/17/2026

Turn Around, Don’t Drown (TADD) is more than a slogan—it’s a lifesaver.

Just 6 inches of water can knock you off your feet.

12–18 inches can sweep away your car—even SUVs and trucks.

Most flood deaths happen when people try to drive through water.

Stay safe. Stay alert. If you see water, don’t risk it—Turn Around, Don’t Drown!

Address

224 S. Second Street
Medford, WI
54451

Telephone

(715) 748-3503

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