Dodge County, Wisconsin tornadoes

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68confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1951). Most recent: July 16, 2025, EF0. 2026 so far: 2 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

Total681950 to 2025
Per year0.9average since 1950
Peak monthJune18 of 68
StrongestF3Apr 21, 1974
Deaths2whole paths, see note
Injuries54whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

180 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 9May: 11Jun: 18Jul: 14Aug: 13Sep: 2Oct: 0Nov: 0Dec: 1JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 18 of 68 tornadoes.

By time of day

120 12 AM: 0: 2: 13 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 212 PM: 2: 6: 93 PM: 7: 12: 106 PM: 2: 8: 49 PM: 0: 2: 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

80 1950: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01960: 1: 0: 0: 2: 2: 0: 1: 0: 1: 01970: 1: 0: 1: 0: 2: 0: 1: 4: 1: 51980: 5: 3: 1: 2: 2: 0: 2: 1: 2: 21990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 1: 2: 0: 3: 1: 0: 1: 0: 4: 02010: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 02020: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 819501960197019801990200020102020

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones. This year so far: 2 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
23
EF1
28
EF2
12
EF3
5

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, April 21, 1974

2 deaths, 18 injuries Strongest

F3, April 21, 1974

58.6 mile path Longest path

69.5 miles, F3

June 5, 1977, whole path Widest

500 yards, EF2

May 15, 2025
Every tornado

All 68 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jul 16, 2025EF03.04 mi50 yd00
Jul 16, 2025EF00.09 mi30 yd00
May 15, 2025EF11.5 mi50 yd00
May 15, 2025EF12.1 mi50 yd00
May 15, 2025EF28.28 mi300 yd00
May 15, 2025EF14.21 mi75 yd00
May 15, 2025EF211.48 mi500 yd01
May 15, 2025EF16.62 mi100 yd00
Aug 28, 2018EF12.68 mi100 yd00
Aug 28, 2018EF23.91 mi150 yd00
Jun 19, 2011EF00.1 mi20 yd00
Jul 10, 2008EF11.02 mi50 yd00
Jun 12, 2008EF00.09 mi20 yd00
Jun 7, 2008EF12.88 mi75 yd00
Jun 7, 2008EF02.18 mi25 yd00
Jun 18, 2006F15.8 mi400 yd01
Jun 23, 2004F333.3 mi400 yd00
Jul 6, 2003F00.1 mi25 yd00
Jul 6, 2003F00.1 mi25 yd00
Jul 6, 2003F00.1 mi25 yd00
Jun 11, 2001F16.3 mi75 yd00
Jun 11, 2001F18 mi75 yd00
Jun 1, 2000F217 mi120 yd00
Aug 16, 1995F00.2 mi100 yd00
May 24, 1989F12.2 mi73 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jun 10, 2026LomiraNot yet rated
Apr 13, 20264 S Beaver DamNot yet rated

Preliminary reports from the Storm Prediction Center. One tornado can be reported more than once, and NOAA confirms the final record months later.

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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.