BRANDON, WI (WTAQ) – Officials say they cannot confirm whether a tornado touched down in the Village of Brandon in Fond du Lac County Friday afternoon.
A strong storm moved through the area, just south of Ripon.
The National Weather Service confirms there was a funnel cloud around 5:45 p.m. which damaged buildings, power lines and trees.
At least one Brandon School experienced wind damage causing a small section of shingles and roof to be lifted off. Repairs to the school will begin Saturday morning and classes are expected to resume Tuesday.
Roads leading into downtown were closed off while crews examined the damage.
Nick Gosse lives just outside the village
“There was some downed power lines, trees, roofs taken off, partial roofs taken off”
The damage covers a four to six-block area, according to officials.
Lt. Michael Nolan is with the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office.
“There’s several properties that are damaged. As of now, we have not been able to determine if it was a tornado”
No injuries have been reported.
The National Weather Services says it will be conducting a storm survey Saturday to determine whether it was a tornado or not.
There were no watches or warnings issued for the area prior.
The Red Cross is assisting residents.
