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Tornado that carved a path of destruction in Wisconsin stayed on the ground for more than 20 minutes
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Scott Bauer, Cybele Mayes-Osterman And John Seewer, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the tornado and its aftermath are available from KSAT 12's source.
A powerful tornado caused destruction in northeastern Wisconsin, affecting the Fox Cities region. This area is home to over 100,000 people in cities such as Appleton, Menasha, and Neenah. The tornado's impact was significant, with homes destroyed, cars overturned, and power lines and trees knocked down.
First responders searched for possible victims on Tuesday. The extent of the damage is still being assessed. Some residents reported significant damage to their homes, including a man in Menasha who had a tree smash through his roof.
Further details about the tornado and its aftermath are available from KSAT 12's source. The tornado stayed on the ground for over 20 minutes, leaving a trail of destruction in its path.
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Category: local Published: July 28, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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