Buffalo County, Wisconsin
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1953 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
21
Tornado reports
138
Hail reports
39
Floods since 1996
511
All events
1
Deaths
$23.3M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Buffalo County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 21 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.
Tornado EF3 Tornado
This intense EF-3 tornado began near Blank Hill Road where it quickly intensified before damaging three homesteads near highway 88 south of Cream. The most significant damage was to one home where much of the exterior walls were collapsed onto the foundation forming the basis for…
The driver of a vehicle was killed when he slid into the path of an oncoming freight train north of Fountain City. The accident occurred on slippery roads created by the heavy, wet snow that was falling.
Runoff from heavy rain pushed numerous streams out of their banks across Buffalo County. In addition, mudslides occurred and some bridges were washed out. Five families in Mondovi and Gilmanton were displaced from their homes because of the flooding. In Gilmanton, flood waters fr…
Various roads were closed across the county including County Road EE, which had buckled. Also, 31 mudslides were reported, while multiple homes in Cream had water in their basements. Therefore, significant damage occurred to some roads, homes and businesses. The areas most affect…
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 95 to 105 degrees across the county during the afternoon and early evening. The highest heat index observed in the county wa…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency management reported trees and power lines down 1 mile southwest of Waumandee.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency management reported a tree down on Highway 37 in Tell.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency management reported a pole barn damaged and a couple trees downed 2 miles east-southeast of Montana.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The public reported several instances of tree and building damage in Bluff Siding.
Hail Hail
The public reported ping pong ball sized hail in Fountain City.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The public reported a 60 mph wind gust in addition to nickel sized hail 1 mile west of Garden Valley.
Hail Hail
Dispatch in Eau Claire County relayed a report of nickel sized hail in Mondovi.
Hail Hail
Local fire and rescue reported ping pong ball sized hail 2 miles northwest of Nelson.
Hail Hail
The public reported ping pong ball sized hail roughly 2 miles west of Tell.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported a 3 inch diameter hailstone near Waumandee. This report was made about 10 minutes after the hail core had left the area.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
This winter storm brought very heavy snowfall totals to Buffalo County with numerous totals between 18 to 27 inches in the county. The highest reported total in the county was 26.6 inches 5 miles northeast of Montana.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
This snow band brought snowfall totals ranging from 1 to 4 inches across Buffalo County. The highest observed total in the county was in Marshland where 4 inches was reported.
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 around 40 to 50 degrees below occurred in Buffalo County with the coldest observed wind chill being 50 degrees below zero in …
Winter Storm Winter Storm
This winter storm brought heavy snow to Buffalo County on December 28th and 29th with storm total accumulations across the county ranging from 5 to 9 inches. The highest snowfall total report in the county was 3 miles south of Mondovi where 8.5 inches of snowfall was observed.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
This winter system brought snow accumulations of around 4 to 6 inches to Buffalo County with the highest snowfall report in the county being 5.1 inches 5 miles northeast of Montana.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
This winter storm brought around 5 and 7 inches of snowfall to Buffalo County over the course of November 29th and 30th. The highest snowfall report in the county was around 5 miles northeast of Montana where 7.4 inches was observed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The public reported a 66 mph wind gust 4 miles southwest of Mondovi.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The public reported a 72 mph wind gust 3 miles southeast of Waumandee.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Local broadcast media reported trees and power lines down in the Buffalo City and Fountain City areas.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The public reported a tree down along with numerous large branches down near Cochrane.
Hail Hail
The local fire department in Nelson reported hail up to quarter size 2 miles northwest of Nelson.
Hail Hail
The local fire department in Nelson reported half dollar sized hail 2 miles north-northwest of Nelson.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail near Nelson.
Hail Hail
The public reported hail up to nickel sized in Buffalo City.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail in Nelson.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This EF-1 tornado formed northeast of Mondovi and tracked northeast causing some damage to trees and a one-story home before moving into Eau Claire County.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
This winter system brought accumulating snow to Buffalo County on March 19th. Snowfall totals ranged from 1 to 3 inches across the county with the highest reported total being 3 inches about 12 miles south-southeast of Mondovi.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
This winter system brought gusty winds and snow to Buffalo County on March 5th. Snowfall totals ranged around 1 to 2 inches across the county with the highest reported total being 2.3 inches in Mondovi.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Minimum wind chills ranged from 25 to 35 degrees below zero across Buffalo County on the morning of February 18th. The coldest wind chill reported in the county was in Montana, WI of 34 degrees below zero.
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 Buffalo County where values dropped between 25 to 40 degrees below zero. The coldest observed wind chill in the county was 38 degrees below zero in Montana, WI.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall amounts ranged from 3 to 7 inches across Buffalo County as a result of this winter system. The highest storm total snow accumulation in the county occurred in the city of Buffalo where 7.0 was measured.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Law enforcement reported power lines were down over State Highway 37 and County Road KK.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Law enforcement reported trees down onto power lines in Mondovi.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Anomalously warm air temperatures and high humidity allowed the maximum heat index to reach between 107 to 115 degrees on August 26th across Buffalo County.
Hail Hail
The public reported quarter sized hail in Gilmanton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The public reported several trees down between Gilmanton and Mondovi.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The public reported a very large tree uprooted and another large tree snapped south of Marshland. Branches damaged a shed and destroyed a car.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado crossed the Mississippi River from Winona County, Minnesota, damaged trees at Merrick State Park and in the bluffs east of Highway 35. Falling trees at the state park heavily damaged a guest restroom that was designated as a storm shelter, crushing in the roof.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A brief tornado developed just south of Cochrane and tracked over the golf course on the east side of town. Multiple farmsteads were hit with damage to outbuildings and trees.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This short lived tornado damaged mainly power lines and trees through the bluffs of western Buffalo County. One garage near the end of the tornado path was destroyed. Wind damage was also observed south of the track, closer to the Mississippi River, in the tree lines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Law enforcement reported several large trees down and barn damage in Waumandee.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Volunteer observers reported 4 to 6 of snowfall in Buffalo County from March 23rd into the early morning hours of March 25th with the highest reports of 6.0 near Mondovi and Montana.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 1 |
| 2025 | 17 | 1 |
| 2024 | 15 | 3 |
| 2023 | 18 | 0 |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 | 13 | 0 |
| 2020 | 8 | 0 |
| 2019 | 16 | 0 |
| 2018 | 17 | 0 |
| 2017 | 22 | 0 |
| 2016 | 20 | 2 |
| 2015 | 6 | 0 |
| 2014 | 8 | 0 |
| 2013 | 24 | 0 |
| 2012 | 11 | 0 |
| 2011 | 7 | 0 |
| 2010 | 31 | 1 |
| 2009 | 12 | 0 |
| 2008 | 15 | 0 |
| 2007 | 20 | 0 |
| 2006 | 12 | 0 |
| 2005 | 12 | 0 |
| 2004 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 16 | 0 |
| 2001 | 29 | 1 |
| 2000 | 12 | 0 |
| 1999 | 14 | 1 |
| 1998 | 23 | 2 |
| 1997 | 19 | 0 |
| 1996 | 18 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 1 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 1 |
| 1983 | 4 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 3 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 |
| 1964 | 2 | 2 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | 1 | 1 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |
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