Dunn County, Wisconsin
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1951 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
23
Tornado reports
132
Hail reports
17
Floods since 1996
503
All events
25
Deaths
$64.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Dunn County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 23 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.
Lightning struck two construction workers. One died and the other was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.
Several observers reported two to four inches of snow, mainly in the far northern part of the county, by the time the storm tapered off early Sunday evening, but a mixture of sleet and freezing rain did occur during the onset early Sunday afternoon. Dunn County authorities say sl…
Local law enforcement officials indicated that a large tree limb broke off and fell on an individual and caused a fatality.
Two people severely injured during house collapse. Two homes destroyed. Several barns and sheds were also demolished. 6 people suffered minor injuries. One mobile home destroyed.
A storm survey indicated that most of the damage was rated EF-0 with winds up to 85 mph. However, the tornado did briefly strengthen to EF-1 on the northeast side of Colfax, at the local high school where a shed was destroyed and two HVAC units where blown off the roof. This is w…
Chemical fertilizer plant northwest of Elk Mound sustained most of the severe damage. One house and a mobile home near Elk Mound were also destroyed. 7 other homes damaged. One man injured by flying glass.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated near 50kts downed trees in Boyceville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gust estimated near 55kts downed several powerlines and trees between Downsville and Menomonie.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Multiple reports of trees down from icing in Colfax and Menomonie. One tree had fallen onto powerlines.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Visibilities were dramatically reduced, reaching below 1 mile 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 reports being acro…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The AWOS station Menomonie Municipal Airport observed approximately an hour of freezing rain. There was less than one tenth of ice accretion but did make the travel conditions incredibly slippery.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Between 1 to 2 inches of snow fell across the county. CoCoRaHS observers measured 2 inches of snowfall in Menomonie and 1.5 inches in Colfax.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
KLUM reported wind gusts as high as 30 mph during the evening as air temperatures dropped from -15F to -21F overnight. The lowest measured wind chill was -42F at 2AM on the 23rd.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
CoCoRaHS observers reported a mix of rain and freezing rain resulting in light ice accumulation near Menomonie.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
CoCoRaHS observers reported freezing rain and light accumulation of ice near Elk Mound, Colfax, and Menomonie.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall reports ranged from 6 to 8 inches, and the highest report was 8.1 inches near Elk Mound. Winds became breezy at times, dropping surface visibilities at KLUM to 1 mile or less at times while snow was falling.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The AWOS at Menomonie Municipal Airport-Score Field reported multiple hours of freezing drizzle. CoCoRaHS observers reported two tenths of an inch of ice accumulation in Menomonie.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A CoCoRaHS Observer in Colfax reported freezing rain and snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Between 5 to 9 inches of snow fell with the highest measured in the central region of the county. CoCoRaHS observers measured 8.3 inches of snow 6.5 miles NW of Menomonie, 6.5 inches in one mile ENE of Menomonie, and 5.7 inches in Cedar Falls.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals across the county were reported around 4 to 6 inches.The highest report was 5.3 inches 1 mile SE of Menomine. 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 30 to 40 mph were measured throughout the event at nearby Menomonie Municipal Airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of power lines and trees down in Menomonie.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple power lines and trees downed near Menomonie. Some minor roof damage was reported as well.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple large oak trees snapped and uprooted southeast of Downsville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds estimated at 75 mph uprooted several trees and broke a flagpole in Eau Galle.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A storm survey determined a downburst produced damage along a 4 mile long path, with a swath that broadened out to two miles wide. Winds were estimated at 75 to 85 mph. Many dozens of trees were toppled or broken. Part of a barn roof was blown off and another barn was shifted off…
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail report via MPING near Elk Mound.
Hail Hail
Winter Storm Winter Storm
An estimated 2 to 10 inches of snowfall was measured across the county with the greatest amounts across the northwest portion and a tight gradient across Eau Galle up through Colfax.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
The wind chill dropped to -31 at the Menomonie airport KLUM.
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 5 to 8 inches of light fluffy snow. A CoCoRaHS observer measured 7.2 inches of snow accumulation 1 mile NE of Elk Mound.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
The AWOS located at the Menomonie Municipal Airport recorded an extreme wind chill of -36 degrees.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Two to three inches of snowfall was measured across the county. The highest snowfall observation was 3.2 inches in Menomonie, WI.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees and power lines were down in the area near US-12 and CR K.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees and large branches were down near 370th St and 950th Ave, southeast of Boyceville. Some were across roads.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 6 inch diameter tree was down, and a larger one was snapped at the base.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Time estimated from radar. Delayed report of numerous tree branches down throughout Dunn County.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Multiple bands of snow moved through and produced generally 10 to 15 inches of heavy wet snow and 30 mph wind gusts. A CoCoRaHS observer measured 15.2 inches of snow 3 miles SE of Menomonie, WI.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
CoCoRaHS observers measured three to five inches of snow across the county.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Two to five inches of snow fell across the county.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A couple bands of snow moved through overnight and produced generally 2 to 5 inches of snow. Temperatures were below freezing, which led to icy roads.
Hail Hail
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 0 |
| 2025 | 18 | 0 |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 |
| 2023 | 16 | 0 |
| 2022 | 10 | 2 |
| 2021 | 13 | 0 |
| 2020 | 13 | 1 |
| 2019 | 15 | 1 |
| 2018 | 20 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 19 | 0 |
| 2015 | 9 | 2 |
| 2014 | 9 | 1 |
| 2013 | 15 | 0 |
| 2012 | 14 | 0 |
| 2011 | 22 | 0 |
| 2010 | 14 | 1 |
| 2009 | 11 | 0 |
| 2008 | 23 | 1 |
| 2007 | 18 | 0 |
| 2006 | 19 | 0 |
| 2005 | 19 | 0 |
| 2004 | 19 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 26 | 0 |
| 2001 | 17 | 0 |
| 2000 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 | 7 | 0 |
| 1998 | 13 | 2 |
| 1997 | 12 | 3 |
| 1996 | 21 | 0 |
| 1995 | 8 | 0 |
| 1994 | 6 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 4 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 4 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 4 | 0 |
| 1982 | 6 | 2 |
| 1981 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 2 | 2 |
| 1970 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 2 | 0 |
| 1958 | 2 | 2 |
| 1951 | 1 | 1 |
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