It happened on April 14. A tornado, which was confirmed by the National Weather Service as an EF-2, touched down in Lisbon just north of Sussex around 6:22 p.m. It made its way at around 120 mph for just over three miles. It reportedly lasted around six minutes.

Sussex Village officials have made it priority number one to assist any way they can. A special pickup for storm brush and trees, which started on April 27, is a good example. It was planned due to the damage from the storm, with many residents dealing with downed trees and a lot of brush. The Village of Sussex conducted this special pickup to help. Village officials understand that there may be larger debris as a result of the storms. They are asking residents to make sure the branches and trees are no more than 15 inches in diameter and are not longer than eight feet. Root balls from uprooted trees will not be collected due to the size and weight.

The Sussex Yard Waste Site is open for the season on Saturdays only, until May 4. To use the Yard Waste Site, you must purchase either a punch card ($10/five punches) or an Annual Pass ($30). Punch cards can be purchased at the Civic Center or Pauline Haass Public Library. 

Sussex Village officials told WTKM that they remain busy, and are focused on the needs of area residents. 

No injuries were reported. 

The Wisconsin Department of Resources is asking the public to please check fire danger and burn permit restrictions before conducting outdoor burning activities. The spring fire season is underway and recent storms have increased the amount of debris on the landscape across Wisconsin.

It's important to be aware of your county's fire danger by calling 1-888-WIS-BURN, or 947-2876). You can find information on the DNR's Burning Restrictions webpage as well.

Fire danger and burn restrictions can change daily this time of year.

The DNR recommends taking flood-damaged debris to your local transfer station for proper disposal. If your property is large enough, you can create a brush pile away from buildings that could serve as shelter for wildlife. Larger pieces of hardwood can be cut for firewood or for use in campfire pits.