Barron County, Wisconsin
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1957 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
41
Tornado reports
173
Hail reports
10
Floods since 1996
558
All events
6
Deaths
$54.8M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Barron County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 39 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
EF0EF1EF2EF3EF4EF5Unrated
Year by year
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.
The Barron County Sheriff discovered a body near Chetek. The death appeared to be exposure to the cold.
The Chetek Police Department confirmed a storm-related fatality, as a 46-year-old was killed while cutting down storm damage and the debris rolled over the individual. This was an indirect fatality.
The tornado first developed over southeastern Polk County, then tracked mostly east-northeast across southern Barron before moving into Rusk County and eventually Price County. In Barron County, the tornado hit numerous farmsteads, devastating barns and other outbuildings. The ha…
Several sources from local observations indicated that a prolonged period of wind chill values below -35F occurred in the county, with locally -50F or lower during the height of the cold conditions. A 76 year old woman walked away from an assisted living facility in Barron early …
The Barron County Medical Examiner found that a 71 year old woman died from heat in her apartment. The wall thermometer read 105 degrees. The family stated that she refused to have an air conditioner, stating she did not like the cold. In addition, the Barron County Medical Exami…
A National Weather Service Storm Damage Survey determined that downburst winds caused substantial tree damage north of Cumberland, Wisconsin. In addition, a local business roof was blown off just north of Cumberland, and several trailers in Eagle Point Campground were damaged.
A storm survey was conducted and estimated the winds of 80 to 90 mph. Numerous large trees, up to 4 feet in diameter, were uprooted, snapped, or blown down on the west side of Prairie Lake. The damage was concentrated in a one mile swath from near 10th 1/2 Ave and 23rd street, no…
Hundreds of houses damaged from wind driven large hail. Numerous car windows shattered. The local newspaper reported that one auto glass replacement company estimated about 200 different jobs were required.
Hail Hail
Winter Weather Winter Weather
CoCoRaHS Observer in Rice Lake reported about one tenth of an inch of ice accretion from freezing rain.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Visibilities were dramatically reduced, reaching below 3/4 miles at times, as heavy snow fell and sustained winds were 15 to 25 mph with frequent gusts over 30 mph. The 2-day snowfall reports ranged from about 7 to 12 inches throughout the county, with the highest report being 11…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The heaviest snow fell during the evening of the 10th and early morning of the 11th. Interpolated snow amounts ranged from 4 inches in the northern part of the county to 2 inches in the southern part of the county. The highest report was 3.9 inches 6 miles NW of Rice Lake.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
KUBE reported wind gusts as high as 30 mph during the evening as air temperatures dropped from -15F to -25F overnight. The lowest measured wind chill was -43F at 11PM on the 22nd.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The AWOS at KRPD and KUBE both reported several hours of freezing precipitation during the early morning hours of the 6th. A CoCoRaHS observer also reported freezing rain in Rice Lake.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall reports ranged from 7 to 10 inches, and the highest report was 9.6 inches southwest of Haugen. Winds became breezy at times, dropping surface visibilities at KRPD to 1 mile or less at times while snow was falling.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The AWOS at Rice Lake Regional-Carl's Field reported multiple hours of freezing drizzle. CoCoRaHS observers reported freezing drizzle produced a glaze of ice accumulation 7 miles northwest of Rice Lake and 2 miles southeast of Chetek.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Between 5 to 8 inches of snow fell with the highest amounts being in the northeastern region of the county. CoCoRaHS observers measured 7.9 inches of snow in Rice Lake, 6.7 inches 6 miles SW of Haugen, and 5.0 inches 2 miles SE of Chetek. Additionally, the AWOS station located at…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals across the county were estimated around 2 to 5 inches. The highest report was 4.8 inches 7 miles NW of Rice Lake. The snow was generally light and fluffy, and fell over a period longer than 24 hours.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall amounts around 2 to 7 inches were estimated across the county, with the greatest amounts to the north. Winds also increased late Tuesday night, with gusts up to 30 mph measured at Rice Lake Regional Airport into Wednesday morning.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of damage to the siding of a house.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed, blocking 18th Street near 22 1/2 Avenue northwest of Rice Lake.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A storm survey discovered a half dozen tall pine trees snapped near the intersection of 17th Street and 18th Avenue. There was other tree damage on a neighboring property. Wind speeds estimated up to 65 mph.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Several hours of light freezing rain resulted in accumulations around 0.1 to 0.2 inches of flat ice across the county. A narrow band of heavy snow resulted in accumulations around 1 to 3 inches on top of the ice, leading to hazardous travel conditions Sunday.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
An estimated 6 to 10 inches of snowfall was measured across the county.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
The wind chill dropped to -34 at the Cumberland airport KUBE.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
An estimated 3 to 5.5 inches of snowfall was measured across the county. An observer at Chetek measured 3.5 inches.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Multiple bands of snow moved through and produced generally 5 to 8 inches of light fluffy snow. A CoCoRaHS observer measured 7.0 inches of snow accumulation 2 miles SE of Chetek.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
The AWOS located at the Cumberland Municipal Airport recorded several hours of extreme wind chills with a minimum recording of -40 degrees.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
An estimated area of 2 to 4 inches fell across the county. 3.0 inches of snow was measured 2 miles SE of Chetek, WI.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Two to four inches of snowfall was measured across the county. The highest snowfall observation was 3.7 inches in Cumberland, WI.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
County Dispatch reported trees down along 25 3/4 St.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Time estimated from radar. Delayed report of multiple large trees down blocking roads.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Time estimated from radar. Delayed report of multiple large trees down blocking roads.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Time estimated from radar. Delayed report of multiple large trees down blocking roads.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Time estimated from radar. Delayed report of multiple trees and powerlines down in Chetek.
Hail Hail
A storm produced hail southeast of Cumberland. The largest hail size was golf ball.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Multiple bands of snow moved through and produced generally 11 to 13 inches of heavy wet snow and 30 mph wind gusts. A CoCoRaHS observer measured 12.5 inches of snow in Rice Lake, WI.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Six to eight inches of snow fell across the southern half of the county. Eight inches of snowfall was measured 2 miles SE of Chetek, WI.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
CoCoRaHS observers measured three to five inches of snow across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Photo was provided of a tree which had been brought down by strong thunderstorm wind gusts.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
On the north side of Rice Lake there was a report of 40 foot tall trees down.
Hail Hail
Lots of golf ball size hail falling for a few minutes.
Hail Hail
The ground was covered with hail up to 2 inches in diameter.
Hail Hail
Hail up to tennis ball size with hail breaking through a large retailer's roof.
Hail Hail
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 | 15 | 0 |
| 2024 | 11 | 0 |
| 2023 | 15 | 0 |
| 2022 | 12 | 0 |
| 2021 | 9 | 0 |
| 2020 | 9 | 1 |
| 2019 | 14 | 2 |
| 2018 | 11 | 0 |
| 2017 | 15 | 1 |
| 2016 | 10 | 1 |
| 2015 | 6 | 0 |
| 2014 | 28 | 0 |
| 2013 | 16 | 0 |
| 2012 | 15 | 0 |
| 2011 | 19 | 1 |
| 2010 | 23 | 3 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 |
| 2008 | 24 | 0 |
| 2007 | 13 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 | 46 | 3 |
| 2004 | 22 | 1 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 | 16 | 0 |
| 2000 | 11 | 0 |
| 1999 | 27 | 1 |
| 1998 | 6 | 1 |
| 1997 | 11 | 0 |
| 1996 | 15 | 0 |
| 1995 | 12 | 0 |
| 1994 | 8 | 3 |
| 1993 | 2 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 |
| 1990 | 6 | 4 |
| 1989 | 3 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 5 | 1 |
| 1986 | 4 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 | 1 |
| 1984 | 5 | 0 |
| 1983 | 6 | 0 |
| 1982 | 4 | 0 |
| 1981 | 4 | 0 |
| 1980 | 3 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 3 | 2 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 1 |
| 1973 | 2 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 5 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 |
| 1967 | 3 | 1 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 6 | 1 |
| 1964 | 5 | 4 |
| 1962 | 1 | 1 |
| 1958 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
Search your address
See every tornado that passed within 25 miles of a place in Barron County, measured to its path.
We couldn’t get your location. Check that location access is allowed for this site, or type an address.