Racine County, Wisconsin tornadoes

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24confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1957). Most recent: October 12, 2022, EF0. 2026 so far: 4 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

Total241950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthJune5 of 24
StrongestF2Apr 19, 1957
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries11whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

50 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 1Apr: 1May: 1Jun: 5Jul: 4Aug: 4Sep: 4Oct: 3Nov: 1Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 5 of 24 tornadoes.

By time of day

40 12 AM: 1: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 1: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 112 PM: 1: 1: 13 PM: 1: 4: 46 PM: 3: 3: 19 PM: 0: 0: 212 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

30 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 21960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 11980: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 2: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 02010: 3: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 1: 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. This year so far: 4 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
6
EF1
14
EF2
4

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

F2, April 19, 1957

2.7 mile path Longest path

33.1 miles, F2

March 21, 1966, whole path Widest

200 yards, F2

March 21, 1966
Every tornado

All 24 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Oct 12, 2022EF03.97 mi25 yd00
Aug 18, 2015EF12.47 mi50 yd00
Nov 22, 2010EF110.57 mi150 yd00
Oct 26, 2010EF15.4 mi100 yd02
Jun 27, 2010EF14.6 mi100 yd01
Jun 6, 2008EF03.37 mi50 yd00
Sep 27, 2007EF00.25 mi20 yd00
Aug 25, 2001F14.5 mi50 yd00
Jul 2, 2000F16.8 mi70 yd00
Sep 2, 1992F10.5 mi23 yd00
Aug 16, 1987F00.1 mi23 yd00
Aug 16, 1987F00.1 mi23 yd00
May 26, 1985F00.3 mi30 yd00
Jul 3, 1983F10.3 mi20 yd00
Jun 6, 1980F10.3 mi10 yd00
Jun 20, 1979F10.1 mi10 yd01
Jun 20, 1978F120.3 mi50 yd00
Sep 28, 1972F21 mi50 yd00
Jul 14, 1972F114.1 mi100 yd00
Jul 10, 1966F10.5 mi10 yd00
Mar 21, 1966F233.1 mi200 yd01
Oct 8, 1959F22.2 mi33 yd02
Sep 26, 1959F119.4 mi50 yd02
Apr 19, 1957F22.7 mi50 yd02
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Apr 17, 20265 ESE Wind LakeNot yet rated
Apr 17, 20263 WNW Waterford NorthNot yet rated
Apr 14, 20262 SE RochesterNot yet rated
Apr 14, 20264 SE Potter LakeNot 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.