Wisconsin tornado damage: Videos show destruction in Appleton and Menasha; officials urge caution

A powerful tornado swept through Wisconsin on July 27, 2026, causing destruction in Appleton and Menasha.

Videos shared on social media showed damaged homes, uprooted trees, and debris strewn across neighborhoods.

National Weather Service meteorologist Holley Kamba reported damage across Outagamie and Winnebago counties.

Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson confirmed extensive damage in Menasha and Fox Crossing with collapsed buildings.

The entire city of Menasha (about 18,000 residents) lost power due to a downed transmission line.