Hustisford and Beaver Dam, both located in Dodge County, saw tornadoes briefly touch down Wednesday afternoon.

At least five reported tornadoes touched down in Wisconsin this afternoon. The Midwest faces threats of flash flooding. Extreme heat as tens of millions across the country are under alerts. NBC News’ Shaquille Brewster reports on the summer of unrelenting severe weather.

Central and southern Wisconsin felt the brunt of Wednesday’s severe threat. A compact area of low pressure (M.C.V) aided in the development of scattered low-topped rotating thunderstorms during the early portions of the afternoon.

The National Weather Service confirmed two tornadoes touched down in southeastern Wisconsin during the storms on Wednesday.

It's not every day you see one of the most violent tornadoes in recent history and a historic flash flood happen just over 100 miles apart. But that was the case in Wisconsin and Illinois in July 1996.

Strong to severe thunderstorms developed as expected Wednesday afternoon and evening. Five tornado warnings were issued for southeast Wisconsin in Jefferson, Dodge and Fond du Lac Counties. A few othe

Six tornadoes were reported from Wisconsin to Indiana on Wednesday, with the Wisconsin ones labeled as “large,” though no major damage or injuries have been reported.

"To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building," the NWS warning issued by the Milwaukee office said. "Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris."