NewsEmergencyA massive search took place for three missing children in Lake Geneva, Walworth County, Wisconsin, after a boat capsized during a severe storm and now it is reported they have died22:47, 03 Jul 2026Three children have reportedly died after they disappeared when a boat capsized during a ferocious storm on a lake.‌Emergency services rushed to the scene to carry out a search of the water near Big Foot Beach, Lake Geneva, in Walworth County, Wisconsin, in the United States.‌The boat is understood to have turned over when the weather suddenly turned on Friday afternoon, according to local media.‌Authorities said that three children were unaccounted for with search and rescue teams operating along the shoreline and in the lake but a reported update said that they had died.No details have been provided yet about the ages of the kids or how specifically how the boat came to overturn.‌Many people have taken to social media to express their sadness with some having been at Lake Geneva and seen the storm suddenly erupt."So sorry for the families and first responders," wrote one person on Facebook, before the news broke of their deaths and another agreed: "This is terrible. That storm was fast and furious. Praying for positive news."A further said: "This is heartbreaking. I hope they are found safe."‌Content cannot be displayed without consentOne Facebook user who was at the lake said: "Praying for these families and the search and rescue teams. That weather came on so quickly," while a person also said: "Praying they will be found safe. We were in Lake Geneva during the storm, very bad winds, down trees, etc."Witnesses have told how a storm quickly whipped up while many families were out enjoying the fine weather.‌Trees were pulled out by the roots, boats were tossed from their moorings and hundreds of many people in the area are without power following the severe thunderstorm that raced across Walworth County.A severe weather warning was issued by the National Weather Service in the US for an area including Lake Geneva with winds up to 70mph.It stated on X: "Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Elkhorn WI, Delavan WI and Lake Geneva WI until 1:00 PM CDT. This storm will contain wind gusts to 70 MPH!"Article continues belowIt comes after Wisconsin had record rainfall in April which saw streets flooded and trapped drivers. Cars were stranded in high floodwater on a highway in Milwaukee and video shared by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel showed a woman and child being rescued from a vehicle.Wisconsin Gov Tony Evers declared a state of emergency after storms brought strong winds, hail and heavy rain. At least three tornadoes were confirmed.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Missing personsEmergency