Adams County, Wisconsin
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1966 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
17
Tornado reports
109
Hail reports
21
Floods since 1996
477
All events
3
Deaths
$19.2M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Adams County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 17 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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All storm eventsTornadoes
NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
A western Wisconsin woman died in northern Adams County as a result of hypothermia. Local officials found the woman's car submerged up to the roof in a water filled ditch. The woman escape from the car but with soaking wet clothes and temperatures in the single digits above zero,…
One person died as a result of a small wildfire east of Cottonville. The cause of death was cardiac arrest related to extreme stress or exertion from the fire. The fire only burned about 3 acres and started as a result of burning debris.
One person was killed in a two vehicle accident on State Highway 82 in the Township of Jackson. The accident occurred as a result of icy roads from freezing rain that was occurring at the time.
Eleven farm workers were injured when the van they were riding in was rear ended by a semi-truck. The accident occurred in dense fog, with the visibility near zero, when the van slowed to turn off State Highway 82 and the driver of the semi-truck did not see that the van was slow…
Thousands of trees were blown down or snapped across southern Adams County. The damage was south of State Highway 82 across Springville and Jackson Townships. The damage started just south of the intersection of State Highways 13 and 82 and continued east to the Marquette County …
A National Weather Service storm survey team confirmed an EF2 tornado that tracked from approximately three miles west of Arkdale to County Road G. The tornado caused extensive damage to barns, trees, and parts of a house two miles west of Arkdale. A cement silo was knocked over …
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A period of extreme heat moved into the region during the end of June with widespread heat indices over 100 degrees. On June 29th, heat indices ranged from 105 to 109 degrees across the county during the afternoon and early evening. The highest heat index observed in the county w…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Law enforcement reported downed powerlines 4 miles southwest of Big Flats.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
State officials reported a tree downed 4 miles southwest of Adams.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
State official reported a tree blocking a roadway 3 miles east-northeast of Grand Marsh.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Law Enforcement reported some instances of trees down in eastern Adams County.
Hail Hail
The public reported dime sized hail 3 miles east-southeast of Plainville. The reported was relayed via mPING.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
This winter storm brought heavy snowfall totals to Adams County over this period with snowfall reports in the county ranging from 9 to just under 17 inches with the highest reported snowfall total in the county being 16.7 inches 1 mile west-northwest of Friendship.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged from 3 to 4 inches across Adams County with this snow band. The highest observed total being 3 miles south of Brooks where 4 inches was measured.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
A period of extreme cold moved into the region beginning on January 22nd and continued into January 23rd. During this period extremely cold wind chills of 35 to 45 degrees below occurred in Adams County.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
This winter system brought snow accumulations of around 4 to 6 inches to Adams County with the highest snowfall report in the county being 5 inches in Arkdale.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
This winter storm brought between 7 and 9 inches of snowfall to Adams County over the course of November 29th and 30th. The highest snowfall report in the county was 3 miles south of Brooks where 9 inches was observed.
Hail Hail
The public reported penny sized hail in Arkdale.
Hail Hail
The public reported 1 inch hail 3 miles south-southwest of Grand Marsh.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An amateur radio operator reported trees down on Freedom Ct with powerlines down 3 miles north of Plainville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Local broadcast media reported a big pine tree blown over along with some boats 4 miles south-southeast of Dellwood.
Hail Hail
Law enforcement reported golf ball sized hail 1 mile southeast of Friendship.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported golf ball sized hail 1 mile northwest of Arkdale.
Hail Hail
The public reported half dollar sized hail in Arkdale.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
This winter system brought heavy snow to Adams County on March 19th. Snowfall totals ranged between 2 to 6 inches across the county with the highest reported total being 6 inches about 3 miles southeast of New Rome.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
This winter system brought gusty winds and snow to Adams County on March 5th. Snowfall totals ranged between 1 to 2 inches across the county with the highest reported total being 1.5 inches in Strongs Prairie.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Dangerously cold wind chills began on the evening of the 20th and continued through noon on the 21st in Adams County where values dropped between 25 to 35 degrees below zero.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall amounts ranged from 4 to 8 inches across Adams County as a result of this winter system. The highest storm total snow accumulation in the county occurred 3 miles south of Brooks where 8.0 was measured.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Anomalously warm air temperatures and high humidity allowed the maximum heat index to reach between 105 to 110 degrees on August 26th across Adams County.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Law enforcement reported flooding along Highway G in Adams County.
Flood Flood
Significant rainfall during the middle of July pushed the Kickapoo River at La Farge into flood stage on July 15th. The river stage crested during the late morning on July 15th in minor flood stage at 12.57 ft.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The public reported numerous trees down in the Lake Arrowhead and Lake Sherwood subdivisions.
Flood Flood
Significant rainfall during early July pushed the Grant River at Burton into flood stage on July 4th just after midnight. The river stage crested during the morning on July 4th in moderate flood stage at 20.16 ft.
Hail Hail
Hail of 0.75 inch diameter was reported near Petenwell Lake via MPING.
Drought Drought
Above normal total monthly precipitation near 10 inches inches resulted in reduction of severe (D2) to moderate (D1) drought in Adams County through May.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Volunteer observers reported 3.0 to 6.0 in Adams County with a maximum of 8.5 in Grand Marsh.
Drought Drought
While monthly rainfall totals of 1 to 2 above normal fell in drought affected areas of southern Adams County through April, long standing abnormally dry conditions resulted in severe (D2) drought persisting.
Drought Drought
Near to slightly below normal total monthly precipitation of approximately 1 allowed severe (D2) drought to persist across southern Adams County through March.
Drought Drought
Less than 0.3 of total liquid precipitation fell in Adams County through February, up to 1.0 below normal, resulting in severe (D2) drought persisting in the south.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
An automated weather observation station reported a wind chill of 19 degrees below zero in Grand Marsh.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A volunteer observer reported 13.0 of snowfall in Grand Marsh.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A volunteer observer reported 8.8 of snow near White Creek.
Drought Drought
Severe (D2) slightly retreated in southern Adams County as 1 to 2 monthly total liquid equivalent precipitation was slightly above normal. However, the long-standing abnormally dry conditions, 8 to 10 below normal since June 1st, 2023, resulted in severe (D2) drought persisting a…
Drought Drought
Severe (D2) drought persisted in parts of Adams County through December. While monthly total rainfall of 1 to 2 was only slightly below normal, the long standing deficit of more 8 to 10 resulted in the drought remaining unchanged.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Volunteer observers reported 1.5 inches of snowfall near White Creek and 1.8 inches of snowfall in Friendship.
Drought Drought
Severe (D2) drought persisted across the southern half of Adams County through November. This was a result of monthly precipitation totals near 2 inches below normal and anomalously warm temperatures.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
While volunteer observers reported only 1 inch of snowfall during the early morning hours of October 31st, the combination with 30 mph wind gusts rapidly worsened road conditions. These slippery to hazardous travel conditions resulted in multiple slide offs reported across the co…
Drought Drought
Ongoing abnormally dry conditions, comprised of 14 consecutive weeks of at least severe drought (D2), eased slightly in Adams County through October. Multiple storms provided up to 3 inches above normal rainfall totals, slightly relieving the 6 inch rainfall deficit from initial …
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 0 |
| 2025 | 12 | 0 |
| 2024 | 16 | 0 |
| 2023 | 16 | 0 |
| 2022 | 9 | 0 |
| 2021 | 7 | 0 |
| 2020 | 17 | 0 |
| 2019 | 12 | 0 |
| 2018 | 12 | 0 |
| 2017 | 18 | 0 |
| 2016 | 23 | 0 |
| 2015 | 7 | 0 |
| 2014 | 7 | 0 |
| 2013 | 11 | 0 |
| 2012 | 17 | 0 |
| 2011 | 24 | 2 |
| 2010 | 15 | 0 |
| 2009 | 14 | 0 |
| 2008 | 23 | 1 |
| 2007 | 19 | 0 |
| 2006 | 14 | 0 |
| 2005 | 18 | 1 |
| 2004 | 11 | 1 |
| 2003 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 | 13 | 0 |
| 2000 | 11 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 19 | 0 |
| 1997 | 19 | 0 |
| 1996 | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 | 6 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 4 | 0 |
| 1984 | 5 | 2 |
| 1983 | 6 | 3 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 6 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 | 1 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 2 | 1 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
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