Waushara County, Wisconsin tornadoes

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29confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1954). Most recent: June 15, 2022, EF1. 2026 so far: 0 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

Total291950 to 2025
Per year0.4average since 1950
Peak monthJune8 of 29
StrongestF4Apr 3, 1956
Deaths8whole paths, see note
Injuries89whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

80 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 6May: 2Jun: 8Jul: 6Aug: 5Sep: 1Oct: 1Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 8 of 29 tornadoes.

By time of day

70 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 112 PM: 0: 3: 23 PM: 2: 7: 46 PM: 3: 4: 09 PM: 1: 2: 012 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: 1: 0: 1: 1: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 2: 01990: 0: 0: 2: 3: 1: 0: 0: 1: 1: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 3: 0: 0: 0: 02010: 0: 3: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 12020: 0: 2: 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.

By rating

EF0
14
EF1
11
EF2
2
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 3, 1956

7 deaths, 50 injuries Strongest

F4, April 3, 1956

11.5 mile path Longest path

28 miles, F3

August 29, 1992, whole path Widest

800 yards, F3

August 29, 1992
Every tornado

All 29 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jun 15, 2022EF14.81 mi100 yd00
Aug 8, 2021EF13.48 mi350 yd00
Jul 28, 2021EF00.47 mi33 yd00
Jul 16, 2019EF00.15 mi10 yd00
Jul 20, 2018EF00.08 mi10 yd00
Jun 14, 2017EF12.78 mi100 yd00
Apr 10, 2011EF114.93 mi150 yd00
Apr 10, 2011EF127.68 mi200 yd00
Apr 10, 2011EF111.73 mi140 yd00
Aug 18, 2005F02 mi80 yd00
Jun 4, 2005F00.1 mi50 yd00
Jun 4, 2005F00.2 mi75 yd00
Jun 16, 1998F00.1 mi30 yd00
Jul 16, 1997F00.1 mi10 yd00
Aug 27, 1994F11.5 mi73 yd00
Jun 8, 1993F06 mi23 yd00
Jun 8, 1993F012 mi33 yd00
Jun 8, 1993F08 mi23 yd00
Oct 8, 1992F10.7 mi400 yd00
Aug 29, 1992F328 mi800 yd130
Sep 19, 1988F00.1 mi23 yd00
May 8, 1988F15 mi100 yd00
Aug 12, 1985F00.5 mi100 yd00
Jul 4, 1985F05 mi50 yd00
May 18, 1971F115.9 mi100 yd05
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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.