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A tornado in the Appleton-Menasha area caused extensive structural damage and power outages across eastern Wisconsin on Monday.

A tornado swept through the Appleton-Menasha area on Monday, causing significant structural damage, downed trees, and power outages for thousands of residents. The National Weather Service confirmed the twister moved over Lake Winnebago toward Fond du Lac County, splintering homes and knocking out power to over 75,000 homes statewide. In Menasha, the entire city of approximately 18,000 people was left without power due to a downed transmission line. Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson reported extensive and severe damage in Menasha and Fox Crossing, noting that the system was devastating. The Appleton Police Department reported several downed trees and large limbs throughout the city, leading to the closure of Prospect Avenue and Hwy 441. Governor Tony Evers stated that the state is ready to assist with the recovery efforts. While no fatalities or injuries were reported in Outagamie County, officials are urging residents to stay indoors and monitor social media for updates as severe weather continues to move through the Midwest and East.

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