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Mayor Austin Hammond on damage by a tornado hitting Menasha

Menasha Mayor Austin Hammond describes impacts of a tornado that struck multiple communities in Outagamie and Winnebago counties along with post-storm efforts to assess damage and provide resources.

By Frederica Freyberg | Here & Now

July 31, 2026 • Northeast Region

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Austin Hammond on a tornado that struck communities in Outagamie and Winnebago counties.

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