An EF-2 tornado with winds between 111 and 135 mph tore through Menasha, Wisconsin, on July 27, 2026, causing severe damage to buildings and infrastructure.
The storm moved southeastward across northern and eastern Wisconsin around noon, producing hail up to 4 inches in diameter before hitting Winnebago and Outagamie counties.
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Emergency officials reported extensive damage along Appleton Road, Ninth Street, Racine Street, and Doty Island.
Tens of thousands of utility customers lost power, with over 15,000 residents in Appleton, Neenah, and Menasha still without electricity by Tuesday morning.
Business Destroyed, Employees Safe
Manderfield's Bakery on Plank Road, a community staple for 30 years, was completely destroyed. All five employees present survived by taking shelter in the basement.
Local authorities imposed a night curfew from 10 p. m.
to 5 a. m.
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until further notice to secure damaged areas.
Emergency shelters opened at Christ the Rock Church and the Elks Lodge in Menasha, as well as Calvary Bible Church in Neenah.
A boil-water advisory was issued for the Fox Crossing Utilities East water system and affected Menasha residents due to a severe loss of system pressure.
Local businesses launched relief efforts, including a donated truckload of bottled water distributed at the Piggly Wiggly on Midway Road.
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National Weather Service survey teams confirmed no fatalities in Winnebago County, but full damage assessments may take several days.
