Lafayette County, Wisconsin tornadoes

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38confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1958). Most recent: June 22, 2024, EF2. 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

Total381950 to 2025
Per year0.5average since 1950
Peak monthJune17 of 38
StrongestF3Apr 16, 1967
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries12whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

170 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 2Apr: 1May: 5Jun: 17Jul: 6Aug: 1Sep: 6Oct: 0Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 17 of 38 tornadoes.

By time of day

80 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 1: 012 PM: 0: 5: 43 PM: 4: 5: 86 PM: 6: 2: 09 PM: 0: 2: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 5:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

30 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 21970: 2: 2: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 1: 2: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 2: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 02000: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 32010: 1: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 2: 02020: 0: 0: 0: 2: 2: 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. This year so far: 2 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
11
EF1
16
EF2
9
EF3
2

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

Strongest

F3, April 16, 1967

27.8 mile path Longest path

70.7 miles, F1

September 2, 1963, whole path Widest

500 yards, F3

April 16, 1967
Every tornado

All 38 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jun 22, 2024EF26.87 mi500 yd00
Jun 22, 2024EF05.57 mi75 yd00
Mar 31, 2023EF16.59 mi75 yd00
Mar 31, 2023EF15.5 mi75 yd00
Jun 26, 2018EF01.79 mi47 yd00
Jun 26, 2018EF00.5 mi40 yd00
Jun 16, 2014EF11.17 mi50 yd00
Jun 16, 2014EF14.35 mi200 yd00
Jun 21, 2010EF12.22 mi75 yd00
Jul 27, 2009EF00.09 mi25 yd00
Jul 24, 2009EF04.16 mi50 yd00
Jul 24, 2009EF03.36 mi75 yd00
Jun 1, 2007EF00.23 mi30 yd00
Jun 1, 2007EF00.1 mi20 yd00
May 10, 2003F17.8 mi200 yd01
Jun 1, 2000F10.5 mi70 yd00
May 15, 1998F220 mi150 yd011
Jul 4, 1994F10.5 mi100 yd00
Jun 26, 1993F00.1 mi23 yd00
Jun 19, 1993F00.1 mi23 yd00
May 8, 1988F19 mi100 yd00
May 8, 1988F316 mi123 yd00
Aug 16, 1987F10.1 mi50 yd00
Jul 10, 1984F00.1 mi27 yd00
Jun 7, 1984F211 mi40 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jun 17, 20261 NNW WoodfordNot yet rated
May 15, 20264 ESE BentonNot 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.