46,089
Recorded events
72
Counties covered
361
Direct deaths
$4.1B
Property damage
Wisconsin severe weather history covers 46,089 recorded events across 72 counties between 1950 and 2026.
The Wisconsin severe weather history record is dominated by thunderstorm wind, which accounts for 27.9% of everything logged statewide across 72 counties. Statewide, recorded events have caused 361 direct deaths since 1950.
By hazard type
Wisconsin severe weather history by hazard
| Hazard | Events | Counties | Deaths | Damage | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderstorm Wind | 12,869 | 72 | 18 | $317.9M | 1955–2026 |
| Hail | 9,180 | 72 | 0 | $1.1B | 1955–2026 |
| Winter Storm | 3,692 | 0 | 2 | $7.6M | 1996–2026 |
| Winter Weather | 3,682 | 0 | 0 | $3.0M | 1996–2026 |
| Heavy Snow | 2,143 | 0 | 2 | $585K | 1996–2026 |
| Tornado | 1,807 | 72 | 97 | $1.1B | 1950–2026 |
| Dense Fog | 1,612 | 0 | 12 | $262K | 1996–2025 |
| Flood | 1,460 | 66 | 10 | $273.2M | 1996–2026 |
| Drought | 1,433 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 1999–2026 |
| Strong Wind | 1,179 | 8 | 9 | $4.0M | 1996–2026 |
| Flash Flood | 1,069 | 72 | 13 | $1.2B | 1996–2026 |
| Cold/Wind Chill | 1,012 | 0 | 89 | $161K | 1996–2025 |
| Heat | 893 | 0 | 38 | $0 | 1996–2025 |
| Extreme Cold/Wind Chill | 675 | 0 | 7 | $32K | 2000–2026 |
| Lightning | 661 | 63 | 19 | $73.4M | 1996–2026 |
| Heavy Rain | 570 | 62 | 0 | $1.8M | 1997–2025 |
| High Wind | 550 | 0 | 9 | $22.0M | 1996–2026 |
| Funnel Cloud | 428 | 67 | 0 | $0 | 1996–2026 |
| Ice Storm | 313 | 0 | 1 | $727K | 1996–2026 |
| Blizzard | 302 | 0 | 2 | $594K | 1996–2026 |
| Excessive Heat | 279 | 0 | 14 | $76K | 2000–2025 |
| Lake-Effect Snow | 105 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 2006–2025 |
| Frost/Freeze | 49 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 2000–2023 |
| Lakeshore Flood | 46 | 0 | 0 | $18.8M | 2017–2021 |
| Wildfire | 31 | 3 | 2 | $2.2M | 1998–2025 |
| Rip Current | 16 | 0 | 14 | $0 | 2016–2025 |
| Waterspout | 11 | 5 | 0 | $0 | 1996–2001 |
| Dust Devil | 9 | 7 | 0 | $4K | 1996–2013 |
| Seiche | 8 | 1 | 0 | $6K | 1998–2022 |
| High Surf | 3 | 0 | 3 | $0 | 2021–2022 |
| Dust Storm | 1 | 0 | 0 | $300K | 2020–2020 |
| Debris Flow | 1 | 1 | 0 | $1K | 2024–2024 |
County index
Most active counties
| County | Events | Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Dane County | 1,306 | 6 |
| Grant County | 825 | 2 |
| Waukesha County | 787 | 5 |
| Rock County | 735 | 1 |
| La Crosse County | 667 | 0 |
| Marathon County | 634 | 0 |
| Jefferson County | 628 | 4 |
| Dodge County | 621 | 0 |
| Milwaukee County | 596 | 5 |
| Vernon County | 586 | 4 |
| Trempealeau County | 573 | 1 |
| Walworth County | 573 | 0 |
| Monroe County | 511 | 0 |
| Columbia County | 503 | 1 |
| Sauk County | 500 | 0 |
| Clark County | 486 | 1 |
| Outagamie County | 475 | 1 |
| Chippewa County | 444 | 6 |
| Fond du Lac County | 440 | 2 |
| Racine County | 434 | 2 |
| St. Croix County | 428 | 5 |
| Barron County | 421 | 1 |
| Washington County | 418 | 5 |
| Jackson County | 415 | 1 |
| Green County | 412 | 0 |
Full index
Every county in Wisconsin
- Dane County
- Grant County
- Waukesha County
- Rock County
- La Crosse County
- Marathon County
- Jefferson County
- Dodge County
- Milwaukee County
- Vernon County
- Trempealeau County
- Walworth County
- Monroe County
- Columbia County
- Sauk County
- Clark County
- Outagamie County
- Chippewa County
- Fond du Lac County
- Racine County
- St. Croix County
- Barron County
- Washington County
- Jackson County
- Green County
- Winnebago County
- Brown County
- Juneau County
- Sawyer County
- Crawford County
- Iowa County
- Polk County
- Waupaca County
- Oneida County
- Wood County
- Dunn County
- Lafayette County
- Price County
- Buffalo County
- Kenosha County
- Pierce County
- Portage County
- Burnett County
- Adams County
- Bayfield County
- Eau Claire County
- Vilas County
- Douglas County
- Taylor County
- Lincoln County
- Shawano County
- Calumet County
- Sheboygan County
- Manitowoc County
- Marinette County
- Waushara County
- Richland County
- Washburn County
- Door County
- Oconto County
- Marquette County
- Ozaukee County
- Green Lake County
- Langlade County
- Ashland County
- Rusk County
- Forest County
- Kewaunee County
- Pepin County
- Iron County
- Florence County
- Menominee County
Quick answers
Frequently asked
How many severe weather events are recorded in Wisconsin?
46,089 events are on record across Wisconsin, covering 72 counties between 1950 and 2026.
Which county in Wisconsin has the most severe weather on record?
Dane County leads Wisconsin with 1,306 recorded events. Ranking reflects reported events, so densely populated counties tend to report more than sparsely populated ones.
Where does the Wisconsin severe weather history data come from?
Totals are aggregated from the NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, the federal public-domain archive of United States severe weather reports, with FEMA and U.S. Census records providing risk and population context. Dates are UTC and recent entries may still be revised.
Cite this page
“Wisconsin Severe Weather History.” Severe Weather History. severeweatherhistory.com/state/wisconsin/ · Data: NOAA/NCEI, FEMA, U.S. Census — public domain.