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Tornado Damage Reported in Wisconsin as Storms Unleash Heavy Rain and Winds
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- A tornado struck northeastern Wisconsin on Monday, causing widespread damage including downed power lines, destroyed buildings, and uprooted trees, leading to power outages for tens of thousands of residents.
- Menasha Mayor Austin Hammond declared a local state of disaster and imposed a curfew from 10 p.m. Monday to 5 a.m. Tuesday, while emergency shelters were opened for those affected.
- The Menasha Police Department temporarily suspended traffic into the city to allow cleanup crews to clear roadways for emergency and essential vehicles.
- The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado hit Winnebago County just before 1 p.m. local time, with no immediate reports of fatalities or injuries, though officials continue to assess the situation.
- Drone footage revealed significant destruction in Menasha, with officials describing the damage as severe and closely monitoring for potential casualties.
