Tornado destroys homes, leaves thousands without power in Wisconsin
MENASHA, Wis. (WLUK) — A tornado tore through parts of Wisconsin on Monday, leaving behind destroyed homes and businesses, power lines down and snapped trees . Fox Valley residents begin cleanup as Menasha streets blocked by downed power lines, July 28, 2026. (WLUK) The National Weather Service on Tuesday confirmed the tornado that hit Menasha was an EF-3. The tornado was 1,500 yards wide and traveled 12.1 miles with 145 mph wind speeds. Authorities are now on the ground assessing the damage.
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Anyone with a food truck, prepared food, or drinking water who would like to support the response should report to the north parking lot of the former UW–Oshkosh Fox Cities campus.