Gordon Hintz
Coverage of Gordon Hintz in the Nexus archive.
- 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 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.
- Wisconsin tornado causes extensive damage and cuts power to thousands of homes
A tornado struck northeastern Wisconsin, causing extensive damage in cities like Appleton and Menasha, knocking out power to over 30,000 homes, and leaving no reported fatalities or injuries as of Monday evening. Emergency officials confirmed tornado-related destruction, including uprooted trees, downed power lines, and flipped vehicles, with restoration efforts expected to take several days.