Appleton Tornado: A tornado struck Wisconsin, damaging homes and toppling trees and power lines. Thousands of residents lost electricity as severe storms swept through the state. Authorities assessed the destruction across Winnebago and Outagamie Counties after the storm. Homes in Appleton suffered significant damage, with roofs and siding torn away. Menasha experienced a major power outage after a transmission line fell.

An “extremely dangerous” tornado hit parts of Appleton and Menasha, Wisconsin, Monday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.

A tornado tore through parts of Menasha and Appleton, Wisconsin, on Monday afternoon, damaging homes, uprooting trees and leaving thousands without power.