Chippewa 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.
35
Tornado reports
144
Hail reports
21
Floods since 1996
581
All events
8
Deaths
$45.7M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Chippewa County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 35 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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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.
This is the continuation track of the tornado in Dunn County that crossed 10th Street, south of 560th Avenue. As the tornado tracked northeast, the tornado intensified to an EF3 where considerable damage occurred near County Road X, or Highway 29, and 30th Street, or County Road …
As temperatures fell well below zero, and wind speeds increased slightly, dangerous wind chill values were felt for several hours across the area.
A man died after fishing on Lake Stanley (in Stanley) during warm and humid weather. According to the cooperative observer in Stanley, the maximum temperature on the 20th was 85. The Eau Claire ASOS, 25 miles WSW of Stanley, registered a dewpoint in the low 70s, indicating the he…
Strong thunderstorm winds struck the Chippewa Valley Rock Fest, an outdoor rock festival located about 10 miles northeast of Chippewa Falls. Flying debris injured 10 people. The strong winds knocked over a beer tent and several large speaker towers.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Multiple reports of trees and powerlines down due to icing 2 miles NNE of Chippewa Falls.
Blizzard Blizzard
KEAU measured several hours of at or below 1/4 mile as heavy snow fell and sustained winds were 15 to 25 mph with frequent gusts over 35 mph. The 2-day snowfall reports ranged from 7 inches in the northern portion of the county to 11 inches in the southeastern portion of the coun…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Between 1 to 2 inches of snow fell across the county. CoCoRaHS observers measured 1.9 inches of snow in Chippewa Falls.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
KEAU reported wind gusts as high as 35 mph during the evening as air temperatures dropped from -15F to -24F overnight. The lowest measured wind chill was -45F at 8AM on the 23rd.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The ASOS at KEAU reported several hours of freezing precipitation during the morning of January 6th. A CoCoRaHS observer also reported freezing rain in Chippewa Falls.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The ASOS at KEAU reported two hours of light freezing precipitation during the afternoon. CoCoRaHS observers reported a glaze of ice in Chippewa Falls.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall reports ranged from 7 to 10 inches, and the highest report was 9.5 inches near Tilden. Winds became breezy at times, dropping surface visibilities at KEAU to 1 mile or less at times while snow was falling.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The ASOS at Chippewa Valley Regional Airport reported multiple hours of freezing drizzle. A CoCoRaHS observer reported a thin layer of ice accumulation on their snowboard in one mile east of Chippewa Falls.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Between 5 to 6 inches of snow fell across the county. CoCoRaHS observers measured 5.9 inches of snow in Chippewa Falls. Additionally, the AWOS station located at the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport recorded visibility of three quarters of a mile due to falling snow which caused …
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals across the county were estimated around 2 to 5.5 inches. The highest report was 5.3 inches 1 mile E of Chippewa Falls. The snow was generally light and fluffy, and fell over a period longer than 24 hours.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A combination of snow and strong winds impacted the county Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Snowfall amounts around 1 to 3 inches were estimated across the county, and wind gusts around 35 to 45 mph were measured throughout the event at Chippewa Valley Regional Airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of tree down blocking 75th Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured with home weather station. Several tree branches down.
Hail Hail
Photo confirmed hail up to 1 inch in diameter and damage to siding of a house from hail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Fire Department provided photos of multiple trees snapped from 8th street east to Townline Road along Ripley Street in Cornell from a microburst.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A storm survey found many dozens of trees (possibly several hundred) were downed, mostly along the north side of Pine Lake and on the east side of Holcombe Flowage, northwest of the village of Holcombe. Some trees landed on sheds, houses, and vehicles.
Hail Hail
Two rounds of hail fell near Lake Hallie, with the largest report up to 2 inches in diameter.
Hail Hail
Report of golf ball sized hail in the city of Chippewa Falls.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of downed tree blocking a lane on US-53 in New Auburn. The wind speed measured with a car anemometer was 65-75 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were multiple reports of downed trees west of Cornell, with some partially blocking roads.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
An estimated 2 to 7 inches of snowfall was measured across the county with the greatest amounts across the northwest portion.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
The wind chill dropped to -32 at the Chippewa Valley airport KEAU.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
An estimated 2 to 4 inches of snowfall was measured across the county, based on surrounding reports.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Multiple bands of snow moved through and produced generally 6 to 9 inches of light fluffy snow. A CoCoRaHS observer measured 8.5 inches of snow accumulation near Chippewa Falls.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
The ASOS located at the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport recorded several hours of extreme wind chills with a minimum recording of -40 degrees.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Two to four inches of snowfall was measured across the county. The highest snowfall observation was 4.1 inches in Chippewa Falls, WI.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Shed was uplifted which caused damage to lawn mower.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were down in Cornell.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Hail Hail
Reported via social media.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree branches measuring seven inches in diameter were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and large branches were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large trees and branches were downed.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 0 |
| 2025 | 19 | 0 |
| 2024 | 16 | 0 |
| 2023 | 18 | 0 |
| 2022 | 13 | 0 |
| 2021 | 18 | 3 |
| 2020 | 13 | 2 |
| 2019 | 20 | 1 |
| 2018 | 12 | 0 |
| 2017 | 8 | 0 |
| 2016 | 16 | 1 |
| 2015 | 10 | 0 |
| 2014 | 9 | 0 |
| 2013 | 14 | 1 |
| 2012 | 11 | 0 |
| 2011 | 20 | 0 |
| 2010 | 10 | 0 |
| 2009 | 11 | 0 |
| 2008 | 20 | 0 |
| 2007 | 18 | 0 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 | 25 | 1 |
| 2004 | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 20 | 0 |
| 2001 | 16 | 0 |
| 2000 | 12 | 0 |
| 1999 | 16 | 0 |
| 1998 | 18 | 0 |
| 1997 | 9 | 0 |
| 1996 | 21 | 0 |
| 1995 | 12 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 4 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 5 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 5 | 1 |
| 1984 | 6 | 1 |
| 1983 | 7 | 0 |
| 1982 | 4 | 2 |
| 1981 | 9 | 1 |
| 1980 | 7 | 4 |
| 1979 | 7 | 1 |
| 1977 | 3 | 3 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 |
| 1973 | 5 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 4 | 2 |
| 1970 | 8 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 5 | 0 |
| 1967 | 4 | 1 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 9 | 1 |
| 1964 | 4 | 0 |
| 1963 | 2 | 0 |
| 1962 | 4 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 4 | 2 |
| 1958 | 3 | 3 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
| 1955 | 1 | 0 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |
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