Washington County, Wisconsin tornadoes

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20confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1964). Most recent: May 9, 2018, EF0. 2026 so far: 1 preliminary report 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

Total201950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthJune8 of 20
StrongestF4Apr 4, 1981
Deaths3whole paths, see note
Injuries65whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

80 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 3May: 2Jun: 8Jul: 5Aug: 1Sep: 1Oct: 0Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 8 of 20 tornadoes.

By time of day

50 12 AM: 1: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 1: 0: 112 PM: 0: 5: 03 PM: 2: 2: 36 PM: 0: 1: 49 PM: 0: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 1:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

20 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 1: 11970: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01980: 1: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 1: 1: 0: 1: 2: 0: 1: 2: 0: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 02020: 0: 0: 0: 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: 1 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
6
EF1
9
EF2
3
EF3
1
EF4
1

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, April 4, 1981

3 deaths, 53 injuries Strongest

F4, April 4, 1981

1.8 mile path Longest path

69.5 miles, F3

June 5, 1977, whole path Widest

400 yards, F3

June 5, 1977
Every tornado

All 20 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 9, 2018EF05.22 mi50 yd00
Aug 10, 2015EF00.98 mi50 yd00
Jun 3, 2007EF10.45 mi50 yd00
Jun 2, 2007EF00.01 mi15 yd00
Jun 18, 2006F15.8 mi400 yd01
Jun 23, 2004F00.1 mi25 yd00
Jun 23, 2004F17.6 mi150 yd00
Jul 6, 2003F10.8 mi40 yd00
Jun 11, 2001F16.3 mi75 yd00
Jun 1, 2000F217 mi120 yd00
Jul 1, 1991F14 mi23 yd01
Apr 27, 1984F00.4 mi10 yd00
Apr 4, 1981F41.8 mi100 yd353
Apr 7, 1980F26.1 mi67 yd02
Jun 5, 1977F369.5 mi400 yd08
Jul 27, 1970F00.1 mi100 yd00
May 31, 1969F11.9 mi50 yd00
Jul 21, 1968F22 mi100 yd00
Sep 3, 1964F13.3 mi10 yd00
Jul 6, 1964F10.3 mi17 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Aug 18, 20261 SSW HubertusNot 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.

Cities

Cities in Washington County

Each city page counts every tornado path within 10 miles of the city, including paths just over the county line.

Nearby

Nearby counties

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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.