Adams County, Wisconsin tornadoes

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25confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1964). Most recent: April 10, 2011, EF1. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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Each path is a straight line from where the tornado started to where it ended, which is all most NOAA records hold. Tap a path for its details.

The record

At a glance

Total251950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthJune8 of 25
StrongestF3Aug 27, 1994
Deaths2whole paths, see note
Injuries40whole paths, see note

Deaths and injuries are NOAA's totals for each tornado's whole path, which can extend beyond Adams County.

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

80 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 4May: 4Jun: 8Jul: 5Aug: 4Sep: 0Oct: 0Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 8 of 25 tornadoes.

By time of day

50 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 1: 1: 23 PM: 3: 5: 46 PM: 3: 2: 19 PM: 1: 1: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 4:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

50 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 11980: 1: 0: 0: 3: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11990: 0: 0: 1: 5: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 1: 02010: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 019501960197019801990200020102020

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones.

By rating

EF0
10
EF1
10
EF2
4
EF3
1

Ratings before February 2007 use the original F scale; the numbers line up with today's EF scale. Unknown means NOAA could not assign a rating.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

F3, August 27, 1994

2 deaths, 22 injuries Strongest

F3, August 27, 1994

10.5 mile path Longest path

23.5 miles, F2

May 8, 1964, whole path Widest

850 yards, F3

August 27, 1994
Every tornado

All 25 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 10, 2011EF111.73 mi140 yd00
Apr 10, 2011EF217.08 mi800 yd00
Jun 7, 2008EF15.11 mi100 yd00
Aug 18, 2005F10.8 mi30 yd00
Jun 23, 2004F118 mi50 yd013
Aug 27, 1994F00.1 mi23 yd00
Aug 27, 1994F310.5 mi850 yd222
Jun 8, 1993F00.5 mi23 yd00
Jun 8, 1993F02 mi73 yd00
Jun 8, 1993F01.5 mi73 yd00
Jun 8, 1993F01 mi50 yd00
Jun 8, 1993F01.5 mi73 yd00
Aug 29, 1992F15 mi100 yd00
May 24, 1989F00.5 mi50 yd00
Jul 10, 1984F24 mi500 yd00
Apr 27, 1984F12 mi220 yd00
Jul 3, 1983F00.5 mi50 yd00
Jul 3, 1983F00.3 mi10 yd00
Jul 3, 1983F16 mi50 yd00
Jul 19, 1980F22 mi10 yd00
May 18, 1979F10.1 mi33 yd00
Apr 17, 1975F00.1 mi30 yd00
Jun 9, 1974F11 mi50 yd00
May 18, 1971F115.9 mi100 yd05
May 8, 1964F223.5 mi150 yd00
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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 12, 2026.