Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=B2STFqVdFIk Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Large tornado rips through Wisconsin, causing damage in Appleton [NKhiZn5MOdn] Health Updated on August 09, 2026 EDT — Published on August 09, 2026 EDT A tornado and severe storms swept through eastern Wisconsin on Monday, damaging homes and businesses, toppling trees and power lines, and leaving tens of thousands without electricity. The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado in Winnebago County, where communities including Appleton and Menasha reported significant damage. As of Monday afternoon, there were 75,000 homes and businesses without power statewide, according to PowerOutage.us. Tornado warnings were also issued for other spots in Wisconsin, Indiana and Illinois on Monday – including parts of Chicago. There was also extensive damage just south of Appleton in the Menasha and Lake Winnebago area. Coverage by FOX 6 Milwaukee. Subscribe to LiveNOW from FOX! Where to watch LiveNOW from FOX: Follow us @LiveNOWFOX on TikTok: Raw and unfiltered. Watch a non-stop stream of breaking news, live events and stories across the nation. Limited commentary. No opinion. Experience LiveNOW from FOX. Live news streaming channel when and where you need it. Z1BZ02FsUIJ nCo2rr6rzMF qgaqMzZ0YPX fZtvIwz0P4r kpLBSTZHikk giYPGFbLYI1
A tornado and severe storms swept through eastern Wisconsin on Monday, damaging homes and businesses, toppling trees and power lines, and leaving tens of thousands without electricity. The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado in Winnebago County, where communities including Appleton and Menasha reported significant damage. As of Monday afternoon, there were 75,000 homes and businesses without power statewide, according to PowerOutage.us. Tornado warnings were also issued for other spots in Wisconsin, Indiana and Illinois on Monday – including parts of Chicago. There was also extensive damage just south of Appleton in the Menasha and Lake Winnebago area. Coverage by FOX 6 Milwaukee. Subscribe to LiveNOW from FOX! Where to watch LiveNOW from FOX: Follow us @LiveNOWFOX on TikTok: Raw and unfiltered. Watch a non-stop stream of breaking news, live events and stories across the nation. Limited commentary. No opinion. Experience LiveNOW from FOX. Live news streaming channel when and where you need it. Z1BZ02FsUIJ nCo2rr6rzMF qgaqMzZ0YPX fZtvIwz0P4r kpLBSTZHikk giYPGFbLYI1