Chippewa County, Wisconsin tornadoes

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39 confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: December 15, 2021, EF2. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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At a glance

Total391950 to 2025

Per year0.5average since 1950

Peak monthJuly12 of 39

StrongestF4Jun 4, 1958

Deaths8whole paths, see note

Injuries127whole paths, see note

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

When tornadoes hit here

By month

July is the peak month, with 12 of 39 tornadoes.

By time of day

Most often around 9:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

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

EF1

EF2

EF3

EF4

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.

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

All 39 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Deaths	Injuries
Dec 15, 2021	EF2	7.41 mi	75 yd	0	0
Dec 15, 2021	EF0	5.35 mi	75 yd	0	0
Jun 24, 2021	EF0	0.19 mi	25 yd	0	0
Jul 21, 2020	EF0	2.9 mi	150 yd	0	0
Jul 21, 2020	EF0	3.45 mi	25 yd	0	0
Sep 24, 2019	EF3	6.97 mi	725 yd	0	3
Jul 12, 2016	EF0	0.53 mi	300 yd	0	0
Aug 21, 2013	EF0	1.2 mi	25 yd	0	0
Jun 7, 2005	F0	5.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Sep 6, 1995	F0	0.1 mi	23 yd	0	0
May 24, 1989	F0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 30, 1985	F1	11 mi	100 yd	0	0
Jun 7, 1984	F2	12 mi	150 yd	0	0
Sep 12, 1982	F1	0.5 mi	33 yd	0	0
Sep 12, 1982	F1	10 mi	150 yd	0	0
Jul 14, 1981	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jul 15, 1980	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jul 15, 1980	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jul 15, 1980	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jul 15, 1980	F2	0.2 mi	67 yd	1	5
Jun 19, 1979	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Aug 6, 1977	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	1
Jul 30, 1977	F2	34.5 mi	1,000 yd	1	8
Jul 30, 1977	F4	19 mi	300 yd	0	20
Jun 15, 1976	F1	0.3 mi	100 yd	0	0
Jun 9, 1974	F1	3.3 mi	50 yd	0	0
Sep 28, 1971	F3	49.6 mi	300 yd	0	5
Jul 18, 1971	F2	38.5 mi	100 yd	1	2
Jun 23, 1971	F1	4.1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Aug 1, 1967	F1	2.7 mi	100 yd	0	0
Jul 22, 1967	F2	49.1 mi	10 yd	0	6
May 24, 1965	F1	0.2 mi	33 yd	0	0
Aug 15, 1962	F1	50.9 mi	400 yd	0	0
Jun 26, 1959	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 4, 1959	F0	0.3 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 22, 1958	F1	0.1 mi	33 yd	0	0
Jun 4, 1958	F3	4.3 mi	300 yd	0	3
Jun 4, 1958	F4	11.1 mi	600 yd	3	50
May 10, 1953	F4	162 mi	100 yd	2	24

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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.