The National Weather Service says preliminary data show the destructive tornado that hit northeastern Wisconsin tore a 12-mile path of destruction and was on the ground for more than 20 minutes.

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

APPLETON, Wis. (AP) — A tornado swept through Wisconsin on Monday, damaging homes, downing trees and knocking out power to thousands of people.