Authorities say at least two people have died in flooding caused by powerful storms that damaged homes, washed out roads and stranded motorists in northern Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Bayfield County sheriff's officials say an 84-year-old Illinois man died Tuesday when his vehicle became submerged in a flooded ditch.
A firefighter was able to rescue the man's wife, who was a passenger.
In nearby Iron County, the sheriff's department says a 56-year-old man from Montreal, Wisconsin, died in the flooding, but didn't immediately provide details.
In Minnesota, Gov. Mark Dayton plans to travel Wednesday to the communities of Litchfield and Watkins, which were both slammed by tornadoes on Monday.
The National Weather Service is forecasting another round of thunderstorms Wednesday for northern Wisconsin and Minnesota.
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IRON COUNTY, Wis.-- Governor Scott Walker declared a State of Emergency in eight Wisconsin counties Monday because of flooding in northern Wisconsin.
The counties included in the State of Emergency are Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Price, Sawyer and Washburn.
Important Information for Residents:
Numerous roads and highways are damaged and closed. State and county engineers are evaluating bridges and roads. Below are the major road closures:
Ashland County: U.S. Highway 2 at Sum Road, U.S. Highway 2 at Denomie Creek, WIS 13 at Silver Creek and Trout Brook, and WIS 169 at Bad River and Tyler Forks
Bayfield County: WIS 137 at Whipperfurth Road, and U.S Highway 63 at Twentymile Creek and U.S. Highway 63 in Bibon Swamp
Iron County: WIS 122 at U.S Highway 2 and Parker Creek, WIS 169 at Vaughn Creek and U.S. Highway 2
Washburn County: Portions of WIS 77
