Gov. Evers Declares State of Emergency After EF3 Tornado Hits Menasha/Appleton Area
State agencies and local responders are coordinating recovery after preliminary surveys found an EF3 tornado damaged the Menasha and Appleton area, officials said.
- On Tuesday, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers declared a state of emergency following severe storms that caused widespread damage throughout eastern Wisconsin on Monday.
- The National Weather Service confirmed on Tuesday that an EF3 tornado struck the Menasha and Appleton area, causing significant destruction during the Monday storm.
- Executive Order #300 took effect immediately as the State Emergency Operations Center was elevated to a "level 3" on Monday to facilitate resource deployment.
- The American Red Cross of Wisconsin opened a shelter at Christ the Rock Community Church, while multiple fire services, law enforcement, and volunteers deployed to assist with recovery.
- This is the second state of emergency issued by Evers this year, and the declaration allows the governor to call the National Guard to assist in affected counties.
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Wisconsin Governor Declares State of Emergency After Severe Storms
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers declared a state of emergency on July 28 after severe storms swept through eastern Wisconsin, spawning a tornado in the Menasha and Appleton areas. Preliminary surveys of the damage indicated the tornado reached EF3 intensity—with estimated wind speeds exceeding 136 mph—causing widespread damage, power outages, and disruptions to public water systems, according to the governor’s office. The EF rating refers to the Enha…
Although the authorities have not reported fatalities or injuries, dozens of homes were affected and thousands of users suffered power cuts.
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