EF3 tornado
Coverage of EF3 tornado in the Nexus archive.
- Weather tracker: Wisconsin battered by rare tornado and meteotsunami
A rare EF3 tornado caused widespread damage in northeast Wisconsin, creating a 12-mile path of destruction in Appleton and Menasha. This marks the fourth EF3 tornado in Wisconsin in 2026, the highest since 1984, while Europe continues to experience heatwaves.
- Powerful tornado leaves widespread damage in Wisconsin but time of day may have saved lives
A powerful EF3 tornado caused widespread damage in northeastern Wisconsin, flattening homes and uprooting trees, but no deaths were reported due to its timing during the workday. First responders continue searching for victims, over 10,000 residents remain without power, and recovery efforts are ongoing in the Fox Cities region.
- Officials urge patience as Fox Cities respond to tornado
An EF3 tornado caused severe damage in Menasha and Fox Crossing, blocking streets and downing power lines. Officials reported no fatalities but noted challenges in restoring services. Community organizations are distributing aid as emergency crews assess the damage.
- Tornado that carved a path of destruction in Wisconsin stayed on the ground for more than 20 minutes
A powerful EF3 tornado devastated northeastern Wisconsin communities, including Appleton, Menasha, and Neenah, causing widespread destruction with homes leveled, vehicles flipped, and power lines toppled. The tornado, which stayed on the ground for over 20 minutes and traveled a 12-mile path, resulted in injuries but no reported deaths. Gov. Tony Evers declared a state of emergency, and over 14,000 residents remained without power.
- Tornado that carved a path of destruction in Wisconsin stayed on the ground for more than 20 minutes
A tornado in northeastern Wisconsin caused widespread destruction, uprooting homes, flipping vehicles, and leaving over 15,000 residents without power. Preliminary data classifies it as an EF3 tornado with winds up to 165 mph, though no deaths or missing persons have been reported.
- Tornado that carved a path of destruction in Wisconsin stayed on the ground for more than 20 minutes
A tornado in northeastern Wisconsin caused extensive damage, including uprooted homes, flipped vehicles, and power outages, but no deaths or missing persons were reported. The EF3 tornado, with winds up to 165 mph, traveled over 12 miles, leaving over 15,000 without power and prompting shelters and a boil water advisory.
- Tornado that carved a path of destruction in Wisconsin stayed on the ground for more than 20 minutes
A tornado in northeastern Wisconsin's Fox Cities region, including Appleton, Menasha, and Neenah, caused extensive damage by destroying homes, flipping cars, and knocking down power lines. The EF3 tornado remained on the ground for over 20 minutes, traveling 12 miles with winds up to 165 mph. No deaths were reported, but over 15,000 residents faced power outages, and shelters were opened for displaced individuals.
- Nine tornadoes confirmed in southern Illinois from Sunday's storms
The National Weather Service confirmed nine tornadoes in southern Illinois from Sunday's storms, including an EF3 tornado in Jefferson County that killed two and injured five others.