Barron storm history
Storm events recorded in Barron, Wisconsin between 1950 and 2025.
549
Total events
41
Tornadoes
171
Hail
10
Floods
6
Deaths
$54.8M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
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.
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
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A picture of a funnel cloud was recieved on social media.
Hail Hail
Winter Storm Winter Storm
This is a continuation of the winter storm that began on March 31. A wintry mix with a couple hours of very heavy snow and strong northwest winds produced hazardous driving conditions. Based on surrounding reports, radar, ASOS observations, and WIDOT road conditions, this event v…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A wintry mix with a couple hours of very heavy snow and strong northwest winds produced hazardous driving conditions. Based on surrounding reports, radar, ASOS observations, and WIDOT road conditions, this event verified at 0300 CST on April 01, before the snow ended during the e…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
CoCoRaHS observers reported freezing rain in counties both east and west of Barron County. Accumulations were likely near a tenth of an inch.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Multiple bands of snow moved across the county. Sustained winds increased out of the northeast to 20 mph with gusts near 30 mph. Across the county, Interpolated Snowfall Analysis using the National Gridded Snowfall Analysis (NGSA) map detailed that at least 3-6 inches fell in 24 …
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8 | 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 |