Tornado Destroys Homes in Appleton, Wisconsin | Damage Analysis

This episode examines the surprise significant tornado that impacted Appleton and Menasha, Wisconsin, on July 27, 2026. The tornado caused widespread damage to homes and businesses, with some locations potentially reaching EF2 to lower-end EF3 intensity based on analysis of damage. NWS Green Bay, WI is currently surveying the tornado damage to estimate the EF rating and other details. Damage imagery from drone footage captured by storm chaser CJ Ziegler is featured in this video. These images are used for educational and analytical purposes as part of a tornado damage assessment. All rights to the original footage belong to the creator. Follow CJ Ziegler on Twitter/X: https://x.com/StormChaser_CJ The thumbnail image is courtesy of NBC 26 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Follow me on Twitter/X: https://x.com/NickKrasz_Wx