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Appleton–Menasha Wisconsin Tornado July 2026

Appleton–Menasha Wisconsin Tornado July 2026

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Appleton, Menasha, Fox Crossing, and Neenah, Wisconsin
July 27, 2026
Updated 48 days ago 6 People Praying
About This Disaster

A powerful tornado struck the Fox Cities region of northeastern Wisconsin on July 27, causing widespread destruction across Appleton, Menasha, Fox Crossing, and surrounding communities in Outagamie and Winnebago counties.


The National Weather Service has assigned the tornado a preliminary EF3 rating, with estimated peak winds of 140 mph. The tornado remained on the ground for more than 20 minutes, traveled approximately 12 miles, and reached nearly one mile wide, making it the strongest tornado to impact Outagamie and Winnebago counties since 1984.


FOX Weather reported catastrophic damage throughout the Fox Valley, describing neighborhoods with destroyed homes, overturned vehicles, snapped utility poles, and thousands of downed trees. Storm survey teams continue evaluating the full extent of the damage while local officials work to restore essential services.


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Response Locations
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8 Response Locations by verified organizations

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God's Pit Crew

God's Pit Crew

Assessment Teams
Jul 28, 2026→Aug 1, 2026

Our team is working alongside homeowners and local partners to assess storm damage, identify needs, and determine whether a future volunteer crew deployment is appropriate. See website for support and volunteer details.

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Foursquare Disaster Relief

Foursquare Disaster Relief

Active Church
Assessment Teams
Jul 28, 2026→Aug 10, 2026

Foursquare Church in Menasha is coordinating a localized response in the Menasha and Appleton. The local team is connecting with the congregation, coordinating with nearby churches, and reaching out to city leadership and volunteer coordination at the EOC. The church has space to potentially host people or cleanup teams and has great access to community partnerships. Foursquare Disaster Relief is coordinating with the church efforts and identifying additional resources as information becomes available. See website for support and volunteer details.

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Convoy of Hope

Convoy of Hope

Resource Provider
Jul 28, 2026→Aug 1, 2026

Convoy of Hope is immediately reaching impacted communities with food and water, personal hygiene items, and cleanup supplies, including tarps and rakes. When an extreme disaster strikes, basic necessities can bring normalcy and comfort to survivors. See website for support and volunteer details.

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God's Pit Crew

God's Pit Crew

Resource Provider
Jul 29, 2026→Aug 1, 2026

God’s Pit Crew has deployed a load of disaster relief resources to support families and local partners in the area. Supplies Include: 🪣 Blessing Buckets 🧸 Play Pails for Children 🚱 Water 📦 Additional Disaster Relief Resources These supplies will be distributed through trusted local partners to help meet immediate needs as recovery continues. See website for support and volunteer details.

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God's Pit Crew

God's Pit Crew

Resource Provider
Jul 29, 2026→Jul 31, 2026

God’s Pit Crew has deployed a load of disaster relief resources to support families and local partners in the area. Supplies Include: 🪣 Blessing Buckets 🧸 Play Pails for Children 🚱 Hydration Drinks 📦 Additional Disaster Relief Resources These supplies will be distributed through trusted local partners to help meet immediate needs as recovery continues. See website for support and volunteer details.

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Samaritan's Purse

Samaritan's Purse

Roof Tarping
Debris Management
Tree Work/Chainsaw Crews

Volunteers will assist homeowners affected by recent tornadoes and will help in Jesus' Name with debris cleanup, chainsaw work and some roof tarping. There will be opportunities for overnight and day volunteers. No skills are necessary prior to serving. Volunteers will be led and instructed by experienced team leads. See website for support and volunteer details.

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Mercy Chefs

Mercy Chefs

Food Distribution/Meals
Jul 30, 2026→Aug 8, 2026

Mercy Chefs is deployed to Wisconsin to serve families impacted by the devastating EF3 tornado that tore through communities including Appleton, Menasha, and Neenah. Serving meals July 30th at 4PM and beginning July 31st, lunch from 11 AM to 1 PM and dinner from 4 to 6 PM. The EF3 tornado had peak winds reaching 140 mph and remained on the ground for nearly 12 miles, carving a path of widespread destruction through communities across east-central Wisconsin. Thousands remain without power, and many families are without reliable access to clean water, making it difficult to prepare meals at home. Our team is serving hot, chef-prepared meals to families, first responders, and volunteers working in the hardest-hit communities. Please join us in praying for every family facing the days ahead, for the first responders and utility crews working tirelessly to restore these communities, and for everyone impacted by this devastating storm. Would you help us feed body and soul in Wisconsin? See website for support and volunteer details.

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God's Pit Crew

God's Pit Crew

Tree Work/Chainsaw Crews
Mold Remediation
Roof Tarping
Aug 2, 2026→Aug 15, 2026

God's Pit Crew's Immediate Response Team is deploying to Menasha, Wisconsin in response to the recent tornadoes that caused significant damage throughout the area. This deployment will focus on serving homeowners through advanced technical tree work, traditional tree work, debris removal, roof tarping, and other disaster response. Whether you're an experienced disaster responder or serving for the very first time, we need you. Stay with us, eat with us, serve alongside us, and be equipped by experienced leaders in the field. You'll receive hands on guidance, build lasting friendships, and become part of a family of volunteers united by one mission to serve others in the name of Christ. See website for support and volunteer details.

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