Eau Claire 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.
24
Tornado reports
130
Hail reports
20
Floods since 1996
450
All events
8
Deaths
$27.3M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Eau Claire County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 24 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.
Motorist drove around police barricades with vehicle and driver subsequently falling into sinkhole. The Eau Claire Leader-Telegram cited 159 reports of residential damage, and 10 reports of damage to businesses in Eau Claire County. Estimated damages within the city of 1.5 millio…
A few observers measured between 4 and 6 inches of snow across the county. Just southwest of Eau Claire, and due to the deteriorated weather conditions, there was a multi vehicle crash at mile marker 85, on I-94 in Eau Claire County. There were 40 vehicles involved including 7 se…
A period of sleet and snow fell on the onset of the precipitation, with some heavy snowfall rates around midnight. Several reports of snowfall were observed by cooperative and supplemental observers across the county. By the time the snow tapered off to flurries, locally 11 inche…
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Quarter to half dollar size hail observed in Fall Creek.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail near the intersection of WI 27 and CTH NL.
Hail Hail
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Multiple reports of a funnel cloud just east of I-94 north of Osseo.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds estimated to 50kts downed a few trees in Seymour. Based on velocity data on radar, the strongest gusts occurred south of the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport ASOS.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Trained spotter reported water flowing over the roadway along Lowes Creek Rd just west of State Highway 93.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Multiple reports of trees and two powerlines down due to icing 2 miles SE of Altoona. Additionally, an official NWS Observation in Eau Claire measured 0.13 inches of ice on both sides of a tree branch.
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 10 inches in the northwestern portion of the county to over 20 inches in the southeastern portion o…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The ASOS station at the Chippewa Valley Regional 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
Light snow and gusty winds produced 1 to 2 inches across the county and periods of reduced visibility below one mile. CoCoRaHS observers measured 2.5 inches of snow 5 miles SW of Eau Claire and 1.9 inches 5 miles NW of Eleva.
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 nearby KEAU reported several hours of freezing precipitation during the morning of January 6th. A CoCoRaHS observer also reported freezing rain southwest of Eau Claire. Warming temperatures and heavier rainfall rates later in the morning allowed the ice to partially m…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The ASOS at KEAU reported two hours of light freezing precipitation during the afternoon. CoCoRaHS observers reported light ice accretion near Eleva and southwest of Eau Claire.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall reports ranged from 7 to 9 inches, and the highest report was 9.0 inches southwest of Eau Claire. 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. CoCoRaHS observers reported that a glaze of ice had created very slippery conditions 5 miles northwest of Eleva and 3 miles south of Eau Claire.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The ASOS station at Chippewa Valley Regional Airport reported a few hours of mixed precipitation. CoCoRaHS observers across the county reported a light glaze of ice.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Between 4 to 6 inches of snow fell with the highest measured in the northern half of the county. CoCoRaHS observers measured 6.1 inches of snow one mile WSW of Altoona, and 5.9 inches in Eau Claire. Additionally, the AWOS station located at the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport re…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals across the county were reported around 3 to 6 inches.The highest report was 5.8 inches 3 miles NE of Eau Claire. 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
About one dozen trees across roads in various parts of Eau Claire. Some power lines also down.
Hail Hail
Two rounds of hail fell near Deerfield Road south of Eau Claire over the course of about 15 minutes. The largest hail report was 2 inches in diameter around the intersection of Deerfield and State Highway 93.
Hail Hail
Two rounds of hail fell on the south side of Eau Claire near Golf Road. The largest report of 2.75 inches came from the WQOW studio around 4:18 PM.
Hail Hail
Several reports of large hail fell near US-35 between Eau Claire and Altoona. The largest report was up to 4 inches in diameter. There was also a report of damage to siding due to the large hail.
Hail Hail
Multiple reports of hail on the northeast side of Eau Claire along North Crossing. The largest report was up to 2.25 inches in diameter.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
This tornado took part of the roof off of a barn. It also damaged a barn door and broke several trees. The maximum estimated wind speed was 80 mph.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A short lived tornado moved mostly along County Road M. It took part of the roof off of an outbuilding at a farm. Some shingles were also torn off the roofs of several houses. Several hundred trees were broken before it dissipated just east of County Road H. The maximum estimated…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The tornado moved along a tree line separating some fields. Large branches were downed and a few dozen trees were broken. The maximum estimated wind speed was 80 mph.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A pole barn was destroyed with parts of the barn in nearby trees and a field. Trees were uprooted and trunks snapped as the tornado moved to the east. The maximum estimated wind speed was 95 mph.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado started just northeast of Mondovi in Buffalo County (see entry by NWS La Crosse). It crossed into Eau Claire County, snapping trees and then large branches, before dissipating. The maximum estimated wind speed was 95 mph.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
The wind chill dropped to -33 at the Mesowest site near Fairchild.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall of 2 to 4 inches was measured across the county.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Two to five inches of snowfall was measured across the county. A CoCoRaHS observer measured 5 inches near Eau Claire, WI.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Two to four inches of snowfall was measured across the county. The highest snowfall observation was 4.5 inches two miles north-northwest of Eleva, WI.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
County Dispatch reported numerous trees and powerlines down in SW Eau Claire.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind broke a window on the west side of a home.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
Hundreds of trees, possibly several thousand, were uprooted or broken by the tornado. Some landed on houses, sheds and vehicles, especially along the southeast edge of Lake Eau Claire, where many homes were located. A farm was hit near the end of the tornado. The ending point was…
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | 0 |
| 2025 | 19 | 5 |
| 2024 | 13 | 1 |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 22 | 1 |
| 2020 | 15 | 0 |
| 2019 | 16 | 0 |
| 2018 | 11 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 13 | 0 |
| 2015 | 8 | 0 |
| 2014 | 14 | 0 |
| 2013 | 19 | 1 |
| 2012 | 9 | 0 |
| 2011 | 17 | 2 |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | 11 | 0 |
| 2008 | 10 | 0 |
| 2007 | 11 | 0 |
| 2006 | 12 | 0 |
| 2005 | 16 | 0 |
| 2004 | 8 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 18 | 0 |
| 2001 | 12 | 0 |
| 2000 | 11 | 0 |
| 1999 | 13 | 0 |
| 1998 | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 | 17 | 0 |
| 1996 | 19 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 6 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 6 | 2 |
| 1982 | 3 | 2 |
| 1981 | 4 | 0 |
| 1980 | 9 | 4 |
| 1979 | 3 | 1 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 4 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 2 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 1 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 1 | 1 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |
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