Deadly Wisconsin storm produced 83-mile long tornado track

National Weather Service rates tornado EF-3

(WCCO via CNN)

The tornado that tore through Western Wisconsin on May 16 is one of the longest tracked tornadoes to ever occur in Wisconsin, according to a National Weather Service report.

The tornado, which killed one person and injured 25, touched down at 5:42 p.m. CT and was on the ground until 7:06 p.m. CT, traveling 83 miles.

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The National Weather Service said the tornado reached EF-3 strength, with winds around 140 mph, near the Village of Conrath in Rusk County.

The storm caused about $10 million in damage across four counties, according to WCCO TV.