LAKE GENEVA, Wis. — New details into the investigation of three children who drowned in Geneva Lake after sudden storms on July 3. The National Weather Service in Sullivan confirmed that a sudden and severe storm swept through Walworth County, bringing estimated peak winds between 90 and 100 mph, and producing severe downburst winds that […] The post New details after 3 children drown in Geneva Lake appeared first on WTMJ.

LAKE GENEVA, Wis. (WFRV) -- Tragic new details were released today regarding the Geneva Lake boat incident that took place on July 3. According to a p...

July 6, 2026 3:30p From WGTD News: The three children who died in Geneva Lake during Friday afternoon's storm had been trapped underneath their capsized boat, according to Geneva Lake Police. A fourth child and six adults were rescued by first responders. The victims were residents of Fontana, WI and two Illinois towns--Batavia and Wheaton.   A news release issued Monday afternoon descr

Many people in southern Wisconsin are still without power three days after a serious and sudden storm resulted in extensive damage, downed power lines and the deaths of three children. The post Extensive damage in Walworth County after July 3 storm claims 3 children’s lives appeared first on WPR.

LAKE GENEVA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Three people have died at Geneva Lake following a boating accident during a severe storm. According to the Walworth Cou...

LAKE GENEVA, Wis. — Cleanup efforts continue across Walworth County after powerful storms swept through the area Friday, leaving widespread damage, power outages and a deadly boating tragedy on Lake Geneva. The National Weather Service says a preliminary storm survey found the damage was caused by downburst winds, not a tornado. Investigators estimate peak wind […] The post Cleanup continues after deadly Walworth County storms as NWS confirms 100 mph downburst winds appeared first on

July 5, 2026 6:30p (WGTD)---Winds of up to 100 mph caused the death and destruction that occurred Friday afternoon in Walworth County. A team from the National Weather Service inspected damage through the central portion of the county from south of Darien through Delvan Lake to Como. It determined that downburst winds--and not a tornado--ripped through the area with estimated peak winds of 9

Three people died and seven others were rescued after a boat capsized in Walworth County, Wisconsin during a storm. Many other injuries were reported during Friday's intense weather. The post Ticker – Wisconsin drownings appeared first on WDIO.com.