Burnett County, Wisconsin tornadoes

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16confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: August 7, 2018, EF0. 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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The record

At a glance

Total161950 to 2025
Per year0.2average since 1950
Peak monthJune5 of 16
StrongestF3Jun 18, 2001
Deaths6whole paths, see note
Injuries45whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

50 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 2May: 3Jun: 5Jul: 2Aug: 3Sep: 1Oct: 0Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 5 of 16 tornadoes.

By time of day

30 12 AM: 0: 1: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 19 AM: 0: 0: 112 PM: 0: 0: 03 PM: 1: 3: 26 PM: 2: 3: 29 PM: 0: 0: 012 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

20 1950: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11960: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 1: 2: 0: 0: 2: 1: 0: 0: 0: 02010: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 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
9
EF1
3
EF2
3
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

F2, May 10, 1953

4 deaths, 27 injuries Strongest

F3, June 18, 2001

34 mile path Longest path

105.7 miles, F2

May 10, 1953, whole path Widest

880 yards, F3

June 18, 2001
Every tornado

All 16 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Aug 7, 2018EF00.01 mi1 yd00
Jun 28, 2017EF12.2 mi180 yd00
Jun 17, 2010EF00.31 mi200 yd00
Jun 17, 2010EF27.82 mi400 yd02
Jun 7, 2005F00.1 mi20 yd00
Apr 18, 2004F03 mi30 yd00
Apr 18, 2004F01 mi30 yd00
Jun 18, 2001F334 mi880 yd216
May 1, 2001F01.5 mi50 yd00
Jul 8, 2000F00.6 mi20 yd00
Jul 20, 1987F00.1 mi23 yd00
May 5, 1965F214.3 mi50 yd00
Aug 28, 1964F15.9 mi50 yd00
Aug 2, 1961F00.5 mi10 yd00
Sep 6, 1959F13.8 mi50 yd00
May 10, 1953F2105.7 mi100 yd427
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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 13, 2026.