Crawford County, Wisconsin
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1955 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
15
Tornado reports
94
Hail reports
126
Floods since 1996
537
All events
3
Deaths
$60.5M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Crawford County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 15 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.
One person drowned when he unknowingly drove his vehicle into a section of washed out road south of De Soto. Persistent high flows along the Mississippi River caused a portion of State Highway 82 to wash out.
An elderly lady lost her life when the air conditioning failed in her mobile home. Her body was found on the 20th with the date of her death unknown. For an extended period between the 17th and 20th, afternoon heat indices routinely topped out between 110 and 115 with overnight l…
Runoff from heavy rain created historic flooding along the Kickapoo River in Gays Mills. The river established a new crest of record at 22.31 feet, which was over 9 feet above the flood stage. The flooding continued into early September.
A train derailment occurred near Ferryville when flood waters washed out the roadbed. Around 1,000 gallons of diesel fuel leaked out of one locomotive into the water. Runoff from heavy rains also washed out a portion of State Highway 35 south of Lynxville. A mudslide covered a po…
Locally heavy rain produced flash flooding across portions of Crawford County. Water covered roads in the Steuben area. Mudslides occurred that closed U.S. Highway 61 and State Highway 60 in the southeast part of the county. Other mudslides closed State Highway 35 between Lynxvil…
The Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove reached the second highest crest on record of 21.21 feet around 5 a.m. CDT on June 9. The all-time record crest of 21.63 feet was established on July 22, 1951. Flood stage is 13.0 feet. About 50 to 60 homes were flooded. The village park and H…
The Kickapoo River at Gays Mills reached a record crest of 20.44 feet around 10 a.m. CDT on June 9. The previous record crest of 19.80 feet occurred on July 2, 1978. Flood stage is 13.0 feet. About 175 homes and businesses were flooded.
The Kickapoo River at Steuben crested at a record level of 19.15 feet around 2 a.m. CDT on June 10. The previous record crest of 18.0 feet occurred on July 3, 1978. Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
Flooding continued along many creeks, streams and rivers. Law enforcement officials reported numerous roads and bridges were either washed out or still under water. All or portions of highways still closed included Highway 131 from Steuben to Soldiers Grove, Highway 171 at Gays M…
The Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove established the second highest all-time crest of record when it reached 19.35 feet on August 20. Flood stage is 13 feet. River flooding in many towns was extensive. Over 400 people applied for FEMA assistance.
Flash flooding and mudslides were reported over mainly the northern half of the county. Hardest hit areas were in the steep terrain and along Highway 35 from Lynxville to De Soto. Some roads were closed due to flood waters and in one case a large boulder fell on to Highway 35. In…
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 102 to 106 degrees across the county during the afternoon and early evening. The highest heat index observed in the county w…
Tornado EF2 Tornado
This strong and long-tracked tornado crossed the Mississippi River into Wisconsin near US Lock and Dam No. 9 from Allamakee County, Iowa. Initially, substantial tree damage was noted near highway 35. As the tornado continued eastward, it downed several power poles along highway 2…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snowfall begun in Crawford County during the afternoon on March 15th bringing snowfall totals between 5 and 9 inches across the county. The highest snowfall report in the county was 1 mile north-northeast of Gays Mills where 8.5 inches was measured.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
This narrow snow band brought snowfall totals across Crawford County of 3 to 7 inches. The highest reported snowfall total in the county was in Mount Zion where 7 inches was measured where a very narrow corridor of locally higher amounts occurred.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
This snow band brought heavy snow to Crawford County with amounts ranging from 5 to 10 inches. The highest reported total was 1 mile south of De Soto where 10 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 around 35 to 50 degrees below occurred in Crawford County with the coldest observed wind chill being 48 degrees below zero at…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
This winter storm brought between 7 and 9 inches of snowfall to Crawford County over the course of November 29th and 30th. The highest snowfall report in the county was in Eastman where 8.5 inches was observed.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
This EF-0 tornado began in a corn field northwest of Mount Sterling with drone footage capturing the swirling corn pattern. The tornado continued southeast damaging a farm outbuilding and a few buildings in town before dissipating.
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 Crawford County where values dropped to around 30 to 40 degrees below zero. The coldest observed wind chill in the county was 40 degrees below zero in Steuben, WI.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall amounts ranged from 3 to 6 inches across Crawford County as a result of this winter system. The highest storm total snow accumulation in the county occurred 3 miles northeast of Boscobel where 6.0 was measured.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported dime to quarter sized hail in De Soto.
Hail Hail
A CO-OP observer reported golf ball sized hail 1 mile southeast of De Soto.
Hail Hail
Law enforcement reported golf ball sized hail 3 miles north of Ferryville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Law enforcement reported trees and power lines down between Ferryville and Mount Sterling.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Anomalously warm air temperatures and high humidity allowed the maximum heat index to reach between 106 and 109 degrees across Crawford County on August 26th. The heat index reached 109 degrees at the automated weather observation station in Prairie Du Chien.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter measured a 67 mph wind gust north of Prairie Du Chien.
Flood Flood
Significant rainfall throughout June pushed the Mississippi River at Lynxville into flood stage in June and continued into July. The river stage crested during the morning on July 5th in moderate flood stage at 628.06 ft.
Flood Flood
Significant rainfall throughout June pushed the Mississippi River at Lynxville into flood stage on June 27th. By the end of June, the river stage remained in minor flood stage and was still increasing.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The public reported Rush Creek Rd under four feet of water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The public reported Lawrence Hill Road was washed out.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The public reported mudslides along Highway 35 near Lansing Bridge or Highway 82. Other mudslides were reported in the region as well.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Highway 35 was closed due to flooding and mudslides. Trains on the nearby tracks were stopped until the tracks were cleared.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The public reported 3-inch tree limbs down as well as power poles. Report relayed via mPING.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Volunteer observers reported 2 to 5 of snow accumulation in Crawford County with a maximum of 5.0 near Bell Center and Prairie Du Chien.
Drought Drought
Slightly above normal monthly rainfall totals in severe (D2) drought affected areas of southwestern Crawford County resulted in a downgrade to moderate (D1) drought through April.
Drought Drought
While heavy rainfall towards the end of March resulted in improvement from severe (D2) to moderate (D1) drought for most of Crawford County, near to slightly below normal total monthly liquid precipitation of 1 to 2 resulted in severe (D2) drought persisting in southwestern Crawf…
Drought Drought
Less than 0.75 of total liquid precipitation fell in Crawford County through February, up to 1.0 below normal, and resulting in severe (D2) drought persisting across much of the county.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
An automated weather observation station reported a wind chill of 37 degrees below zero in Steuben.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
An automated weather observation station reported a wind chill of 39 degrees below zero in Steuben.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A volunteer observer reported 14.4 of snowfall near Prairie du Chien.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A volunteer observer reported 9.3 of snow in Prairie du Chien.
Drought Drought
Severe (D2) slightly eased in southeastern Crawford County through January as 1.5 to 2.5 monthly total liquid equivalent precipitation was 0.5 to 1.5 above normal. However, the long-standing abnormally dry conditions, 6 to 12 below normal since June 1st, 2023, resulted in severe …
Drought Drought
Severe (D2) drought persisted across Crawford County through December. While monthly total rainfall near or 1 to 2 was slightly below and above normal, the long-standing deficit of 8 to 14 resulted in the drought remaining unchanged.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Volunteer observers reported 1 to 2 inches of snowfall with the highest amounts reported in De Soto and Eastman.
Drought Drought
Severe (D2) drought persisted across all of Crawford 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 from late on October 30th through the morning of October 31st, the combination with 35 mph wind gusts rapidly worsened road conditions. These slippery to hazardous travel conditions resulted in multiple slide offs reporte…
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 | 23 | 0 |
| 2023 | 14 | 0 |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 | 14 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 24 | 0 |
| 2018 | 26 | 0 |
| 2017 | 17 | 0 |
| 2016 | 32 | 0 |
| 2015 | 21 | 2 |
| 2014 | 10 | 0 |
| 2013 | 24 | 0 |
| 2012 | 15 | 0 |
| 2011 | 14 | 0 |
| 2010 | 25 | 1 |
| 2009 | 15 | 1 |
| 2008 | 24 | 0 |
| 2007 | 25 | 0 |
| 2006 | 7 | 0 |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 | 17 | 0 |
| 2003 | 14 | 0 |
| 2002 | 11 | 0 |
| 2001 | 12 | 0 |
| 2000 | 16 | 0 |
| 1999 | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 | 27 | 0 |
| 1997 | 12 | 0 |
| 1996 | 10 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 7 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 5 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 | 1 |
| 1985 | 4 | 0 |
| 1984 | 4 | 0 |
| 1983 | 9 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 2 |
| 1978 | 5 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | 2 | 1 |
| 1968 | 1 | 1 |
| 1967 | 1 | 1 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1964 | 2 | 1 |
| 1955 | 1 | 1 |
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