Wisconsin tornado damage; Fox Valley residents begin cleanup
Wisconsin storm damage in Menasha, countless homes damaged
Homes and businesses are work zones as Menasha deals with the damage. Streets are lined with tree damage, and clean-up is only part of the issue.
MENASHA, Wis. - Fox Valley residents woke up to storm cleanup efforts Tuesday after an EF-3 tornado struck the area on Monday, July 27.
Wisconsin tornado damage: Homes heavily damaged, cleanup underway
The EF-3 tornado that struck Menasha on Monday, July 27 caused extreme damage to countless homes in the area. Many homes had entire walls ripped away. Now, the cleanup process begins.
Tornado damage
What we know:
According to the National Weather Service, a tornado touched down right around 11:56 a.m. just north of Wisconsin Avenue in Appleton. The tornado rapidly intensified as it tracked south into Winnebago County, the NWS reports.
Menasha suffered heavy damage, including downed trees and power lines that are delaying emergency responders from surveying the area and helping those in need.
Menasha tornado damage, resident shares story
The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado touched down in Wisconsin, causing widespread damage in the Menasha and Appleton areas. FOX6 spoke to a resident about how the community is responding to the devastation.
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Power outages
What we know:
Thousands of Fox Valley customers remained without power Tuesday.
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Wisconsin tornado damage, emergency response challenges
A National Weather Service storm survey team has confirmed damage from a tornado with at least EF-2 wind speeds in Menasha on Monday, July 27.
Boil water order
What we know:
A boil water order is in effect for portions of Menasha and Fox Crossing because low water pressure may have allowed contamination into the water system.
Free bottled water will be available while supplies last starting at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, at the Menasha Piggly Wiggly.
Bring tap water to a full rolling boil for one minute before using it for:
- Drinking
- Cooking
- Brushing teeth
- Making ice
- Preparing infant formula
- Washing food
The Source: Information surveyed storm damage in Menasha and spoke to residents. Details are from the Menasha Police Department, City of Appleton and National Weather Service with contributions from The Associated Press.