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Tornado Ravages Winnebago County, Menasha Loses Power

7/28/2026

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The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado that swept Winnebago County, Wisconsin, on Monday, causing extensive damage but no injuries.
A downed transmission line left the entire city of Menasha, about 18,000 residents, without power.
Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson reported no confirmed fatalities and noted collapsed buildings in Menasha and Fox Crossing.
Appleton police observed downed trees, out-of-order traffic signals and heavy road backups as severe weather persisted.

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The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado that swept Winnebago County, Wisconsin, on Monday, causing extensive damage but no injuries.
A downed transmission line left the entire city of Menasha, about 18,000 residents, without power.
Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson reported no confirmed fatalities and noted collapsed buildings in Menasha and Fox Crossing.
Appleton police observed downed trees, out-of-order traffic signals and heavy road backups as severe weather persisted.