Marathon County, Wisconsin tornadoes

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63confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1950). Most recent: May 15, 2025, EF0. 2026 so far: 5 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

Total631950 to 2025
Per year0.8average since 1950
Peak monthJune16 of 63
StrongestF4Jun 4, 1958
Deaths5whole paths, see note
Injuries28whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

160 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 5May: 11Jun: 16Jul: 16Aug: 6Sep: 8Oct: 0Nov: 1Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 16 of 63 tornadoes.

By time of day

100 12 AM: 2: 3: 23 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 1: 09 AM: 0: 2: 112 PM: 0: 1: 53 PM: 10: 7: 106 PM: 9: 5: 39 PM: 1: 0: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 3:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

60 1950: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 11960: 1: 2: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 01970: 0: 2: 0: 1: 1: 0: 1: 1: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 1: 1: 2: 0: 0: 1: 2: 01990: 1: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 3: 5: 1: 02000: 0: 0: 5: 0: 0: 6: 0: 1: 3: 02010: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 2: 1: 0: 12020: 0: 2: 0: 0: 4: 219501960197019801990200020102020

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: 5 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
22
EF1
22
EF2
14
EF3
3
EF4
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

Deadliest

F4, June 4, 1958

4 deaths, 3 injuries Strongest

F4, June 4, 1958

59.2 mile path Longest path

78.4 miles, F3

September 28, 1971, whole path Widest

1,050 yards, EF3

April 10, 2011
Every tornado

All 63 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 15, 2025EF02.5 mi65 yd00
May 15, 2025EF24.63 mi230 yd00
Jun 17, 2024EF00.81 mi46 yd00
May 21, 2024EF12.13 mi80 yd00
May 21, 2024EF12.11 mi60 yd00
May 21, 2024EF14.01 mi110 yd00
Jul 28, 2021EF00.22 mi100 yd00
Jul 28, 2021EF12.7 mi300 yd00
Jul 19, 2019EF18.97 mi100 yd00
Apr 9, 2017EF10.44 mi100 yd00
Aug 4, 2016EF14.35 mi250 yd00
Jun 30, 2016EF00.01 mi50 yd00
May 24, 2012EF05.94 mi75 yd00
Apr 10, 2011EF321.15 mi1,050 yd02
Jul 29, 2008EF00.24 mi25 yd00
Jul 29, 2008EF00.1 mi15 yd00
May 25, 2008EF00.05 mi10 yd00
Jun 7, 2007EF27.3 mi225 yd00
Jun 10, 2005F00.1 mi20 yd00
Jun 4, 2005F00.1 mi25 yd00
Jun 4, 2005F00.1 mi25 yd00
Jun 4, 2005F00.1 mi25 yd00
Jun 4, 2005F01.3 mi100 yd00
Jun 4, 2005F01.2 mi75 yd00
Sep 2, 2002F15 mi200 yd01
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jul 20, 20264 NW StratfordNot yet rated
Apr 17, 20261 SSW RingleNot yet rated
Apr 17, 20261 SE WestonNot yet rated
Apr 17, 20263 WSW RingleNot yet rated
Apr 17, 20263 NW GlandonNot 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.