Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Tornado strikes Wisconsin, causing widespread damage and power outages
A big tornado hit parts of Wisconsin on Monday.
It knocked down trees, damaged homes, and left over 30,000 people without electricity.
The tornado started in Outagamie County and moved through cities like Appleton, Menasha, Neenah, and Oshkosh.
No one was hurt, but there was a lot of damage.
The power might take a couple of days to come back.
The governor said the state is ready to help.
People were told to stay safe and go to shelters if needed.
A tornado struck northeastern Wisconsin on Monday, causing widespread damage and leaving over 30,000 people without power.
The tornado touched down in Outagamie County and moved through cities including Appleton, Menasha, Neenah, and Oshkosh.
Damage included homes with roofs torn off, cars tossed onto lawns, and streets littered with tree limbs.
No fatalities or injuries were reported, but emergency officials were still searching the affected areas.
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers stated that the state is ready to assist communities and thanked emergency responders.
- Who
- Residents, emergency responders, government officials, utility companies
- What
- A powerful tornado struck parts of Wisconsin, causing widespread damage and power outages
- When
- Monday (local time)
- Where
- Outagamie County, Winnebago County, Wisconsin
- Why
- The tornado developed from a large storm system driven by a buildup of heat and humidity
Residents and Emergency Responders
Government and Utility Companies
Response and Recovery Efforts
Residents and Emergency Responders
Residents and emergency responders are focused on immediate safety and damage assessment, providing aid and shelter to those affected.
Government and Utility Companies
Government officials and utility companies are coordinating to restore power and infrastructure, ensuring long-term recovery and support for the affected communities.
- Date
- Monday (local time)
- Location
- Outagamie County, Winnebago County, Wisconsin
- Affected Cities
- Appleton, Menasha, Neenah, Oshkosh
- Power Outages
- Over 30,000 people
- Governor
- Tony Evers
- National Weather Service
- Confirmed tornado touchdown
- Damage Reports
- Homes, businesses, trees, power lines
- Emergency Shelter
- Opened at a church in Menasha