Update, 1:50 p.m.
Madison Gas and Electric crews are still working to restore electrical service to around 500 people.
The storm resulted in about two dozen broken poles, downed trees and downed wires.
“Many of the remaining impacted customers whose service is affected by broken poles will likely remain without service until later tonight as replacing a broken pole can be a lengthy repair,” Madison Gas and Electric Communication Manager Steve Schultz said in a statement. “We thank you for your patience and understanding while we continue working to restore service as quickly and safely as possible.”
The company will also monitor the weather Tuesday evening for more potential storms across southern Wisconsin.
Original story
Severe thunderstorms late Monday night and early Tuesday knocked out power and left damage including fallen trees in its wake in Dane County and the surrounding area.
Tornado warning sirens blared in the middle of the night prompting some residents to take shelter in their basements.
As of 8 a.m., Madison Gas and Electric reported over 2,000 customers with power outages. As of 11:28 a.m. there are still just over 1,200 outages.
“MGE crews are continuing to work to restore service to customers impacted by the storms that came through the Madison area in the early morning hours today,” Madison Gas and Electric Communication Manager Steve Schultz said in a statement. “The storms caused widespread damage across the Madison area including a number of broken poles, downed trees and downed wires. Our damage assessment efforts also are ongoing. We will continue working to restore service as quickly and safely as possible.”
In Prairie Du Sac, Milwaukee Valve reported a damaged roof, and community members posted photos on social media showing downed trees and damaged homes.
WMTV 15 reporter Tim Elliott posted on social media that Lodi’s Dove Healthcare, a nursing home, also took on storm damage.
At the height of the damage, Alliant Energy reported over 17,000 customers without power. As of 8:38 a.m., the company reported just under 6,000 were without power, with no ETA on when it may be back on.
Some area schools are also closed due to the power outages.
