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Fond Du Lac storm history

Storm events recorded in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin between 1950 and 2025.

846
Total events
56
Tornadoes
97
Hail
26
Floods
15
Deaths
$83.9M
Property damage

Most significant events

Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.

July 18, 1996 · Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Tornado F5 Tornado12 injuries, $39.5M damage
April 21, 1974 · Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Tornado F4 Tornado$2.5M damage
June 23, 2004 · Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Tornado F3 Tornado$6.0M damage
This tornado was a continuation of the tornado that moved through the southern part of the city of Markesan (Green Lake Co.). It entered Fond du Lac County just south of Lake Maria Road, about 4.7 miles SW of Alto. It moved east-southeast on a line toward Waupun at F3 strength (e…
June 23, 2004 · Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Tornado F3 Tornado$1.6M damage
This tornado was a continuation of the tornado that moved east from the Lake Maria area of extreme southeastern Green Lake County. It maintained its F3 strength (175-200 mph) and moved east along Marshview Rd, only to merge with the F3 tornado moving east/southeast out of the Mar…
June 5, 1977 · Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Tornado F3 Tornado2 injuries, $2.5M damage
April 21, 1974 · Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Tornado F3 Tornado1 death, 5 injuries, $2.5M damage
March 9, 2023 · Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Winter Storm Winter Storm1 death
Snow accumulation of 6-8 inches. One fatality occurred when a SUV slammed into a jackknifed semi-truck on slippery roads on I-41 north of Fond du Lac.
July 28, 2021 · Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind1 death
Multiple reports of trees down, snapped power poles, road closures, and power outages in the Ripon area. Sheet metal roofing or siding was strewn in the field on either side of Brandon Street, north of the intersection with Highway KK. Damage was assessed to be due to straight-li…
March 28, 2021 · Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Strong Wind Strong Wind2 deaths
Strong winds and high waves on Lake Winnebago resulted in a canoe capsizing during the evening of March 29th. The canoe was located about one mile north of the city of Fond du Lac and the Fond du Lac river outlet, on Lake Winnebago. Two young male canoeists, neither wearing a per…
February 3, 2018 · Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Winter Weather Winter Weather4 deaths
Six to eight inches of snow accumulation. Four deaths from traffic accidents related to the snow covered roads.
January 1, 2018 · Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill1 death
Wind chill temperatures of 20 below to 34 below zero, and low temperatures below zero occurred at times during this period of prolonged arctic air. Fond du Lac County authorities confirmed one death due to hypothermia. Water main breaks and burst pipes occurred across the area. S…
December 25, 2017 · Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill1 death
Wind chill temperatures of 20 below to 34 below zero, and low temperatures below zero occurred at times during this period of prolonged arctic air. Fond du Lac County authorities confirmed one death due to hypothermia. Water main breaks and burst pipes occurred across the area. S…
April 7, 2016 · Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Winter Weather Winter Weather1 death
One fatality occurred in a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 23 east of Fond du Lac. Snow showers were occurring at the time with a light coating of snow on the road.
July 15, 2012 · Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Heat Heat1 death
July 29, 1999 · Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Heat Heat1 death
July 18, 1996 · Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Tornado F2 Tornado1 death, 1 injury
January 3, 2009 · Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Winter Weather Winter Weather60 injuries
August 28, 2018 · Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind$7.6M damage
A swath of widespread tree and crop damage across the southern portion of the county. Sections of trees and crops completely flattened. Various roads closed due to fallen trees. The widespread wind damage and tornadoes caused structural damage to hundreds of homes, with affected …
June 8, 2008 · Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Flash Flood Flash Flood$4.6M damage
Heavy rains resulted in flash flooding across much of western Fond du Lac County. Water depths on road surfaces reached 3 feet or more and there were gravel washouts. Some farm fields remained flooded into early July. The breakdown for residential home losses were: 4000 minimally…
June 1, 2004 · Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Flood Flood$4.4M damage
May 31, 1998 · Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind1 injury, $2.0M damage
June 2, 1990 · Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Tornado F2 Tornado1 injury, $2.5M damage
December 28, 2025 · Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulation of 1-3 inches. Westerly wind gusts around 45 mph.
December 13, 2025 · Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Wind chill temperatures 20 below to 32 below zero.
December 9, 2025 · Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulation of 4-6 inches. Some blowing and drifting snow.
November 29, 2025 · Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow accumulation of 6-9 inches.
November 26, 2025 · Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Around one half inch or less of snow accumulation and wind gusts of 40-50 mph.
August 16, 2025 · Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Hail Hail
Public report of nickel sized hail measured with a ruler.
August 16, 2025 · Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured wind gust of 58 mph at ASOS station KFLD at Fond Du Lac Airport.
July 16, 2025 · Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down and uprooted. Garbage bins blown 75 yards. Pea size hail.
July 16, 2025 · Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Flood Flood
Street flooding in Fond du Lac.
June 23, 2025 · Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple large branches and trees down.
June 23, 2025 · Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees downed between Lamartine and Oakfield.
June 23, 2025 · Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and branches down, one uprooted.
June 21, 2025 · Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index values of 97-104 degrees Fahrenheit and minimums in the middle to upper 70s.
May 15, 2025 · Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Hail Hail
May 15, 2025 · Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and branches down outside of Campbellsport.
May 15, 2025 · Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree snapped near its base.
March 19, 2025 · Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm-total accumulations generally in the 2 to 4 inch range countywide. Highest total of 2.7 inches observed in Eldorado. Peak wind gusts were around 40 mph during the evening while the snow was falling. A peak gust of 46 mph occurred at the Fond du Lac County Airport at 711 PM …
February 17, 2025 · Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Widespread wind chills between -25 and -35 countywide, with locally colder values. Fond du Lac ASOS measures a minimum wind chill of -36.
February 15, 2025 · Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm-total accumulations generally in the 2-3 inch range countywide. Highest total of 3.0 inches observed in Eldorado.
February 14, 2025 · Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm-total accumulations generally in the 2-4 inch range countywide. Highest total of 4.4 inches observed in Ripon.
February 12, 2025 · Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm-total accumulations generally in the 1-3 inch range countywide. Highest total of 3.0 inches observed in St Peter.
February 5, 2025 · Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Fond du Lac Airport ASOS measures 0.02 inches of ice accumulation from freezing drizzle.
January 20, 2025 · Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Widespread wind chills in the -30 to -35 degree range were observed from 1145 PM January 20 through the mid morning hours of January 21. Coldest wind chill of -34 was observed in the city of Fond du Lac.
December 26, 2024 · Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Freezing drizzle leads to light glaze of ice on untreated roads and surfaces.
December 23, 2024 · Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Accumulations of 2-4 inches across most of the county, with locally higher totals. Greatest accumulation of 4.8 inches observed in Ripon.
December 19, 2024 · Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Long duration snow results in widespread 4-7 inch accumulations countywide. Highest accumulation of 6.8 inches observed in the town of Eldorado.
November 21, 2024 · Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulation of 3-5 inches. West northwest wind gusts of 30-45 mph with visibility as low as 1/4-1/2 mile.
August 26, 2024 · Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat index up to 105 degrees Fahrenheit.

Events by year

YearEventsTornadoes
2025230
2024190
2023160
2022250
2021240
2020160
2019300
20183511
2017291
2016211
2015160
2014170
2013210
2012280
2011302
2010170
2009150
2008460
2007370
2006441
2005281
2004283
2003202
2002233
2001200
2000321
1999260
1998110
1997110
1996236
199560
199450
199240
199120
199031
198991
198880
198740
198611
198521
198441
1983131
198230
198131
198062
197931
197741
197610
197550
197422
197331
197221
197010
196841
196711
196630
196511
196422
196231
196111
196031
195620
195411