Large tornado rips through Wisconsin, causing damage in Appleton
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 [See More…]
