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.
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
Six to eight inches of snow accumulation. Four deaths from traffic accidents related to the snow covered roads.
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…
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…
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.
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 …
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…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulation of 1-3 inches. Westerly wind gusts around 45 mph.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Wind chill temperatures 20 below to 32 below zero.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulation of 4-6 inches. Some blowing and drifting snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow accumulation of 6-9 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Around one half inch or less of snow accumulation and wind gusts of 40-50 mph.
Hail Hail
Public report of nickel sized hail measured with a ruler.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured wind gust of 58 mph at ASOS station KFLD at Fond Du Lac Airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down and uprooted. Garbage bins blown 75 yards. Pea size hail.
Flood Flood
Street flooding in Fond du Lac.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple large branches and trees down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees downed between Lamartine and Oakfield.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and branches down, one uprooted.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index values of 97-104 degrees Fahrenheit and minimums in the middle to upper 70s.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and branches down outside of Campbellsport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree snapped near its base.
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 …
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.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm-total accumulations generally in the 2-3 inch range countywide. Highest total of 3.0 inches observed in Eldorado.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm-total accumulations generally in the 2-4 inch range countywide. Highest total of 4.4 inches observed in Ripon.
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.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Fond du Lac Airport ASOS measures 0.02 inches of ice accumulation from freezing drizzle.
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.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Freezing drizzle leads to light glaze of ice on untreated roads and surfaces.
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.
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.
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.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat index up to 105 degrees Fahrenheit.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | 0 |
| 2024 | 19 | 0 |
| 2023 | 16 | 0 |
| 2022 | 25 | 0 |
| 2021 | 24 | 0 |
| 2020 | 16 | 0 |
| 2019 | 30 | 0 |
| 2018 | 35 | 11 |
| 2017 | 29 | 1 |
| 2016 | 21 | 1 |
| 2015 | 16 | 0 |
| 2014 | 17 | 0 |
| 2013 | 21 | 0 |
| 2012 | 28 | 0 |
| 2011 | 30 | 2 |
| 2010 | 17 | 0 |
| 2009 | 15 | 0 |
| 2008 | 46 | 0 |
| 2007 | 37 | 0 |
| 2006 | 44 | 1 |
| 2005 | 28 | 1 |
| 2004 | 28 | 3 |
| 2003 | 20 | 2 |
| 2002 | 23 | 3 |
| 2001 | 20 | 0 |
| 2000 | 32 | 1 |
| 1999 | 26 | 0 |
| 1998 | 11 | 0 |
| 1997 | 11 | 0 |
| 1996 | 23 | 6 |
| 1995 | 6 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 1 |
| 1989 | 9 | 1 |
| 1988 | 8 | 0 |
| 1987 | 4 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 | 1 |
| 1984 | 4 | 1 |
| 1983 | 13 | 1 |
| 1982 | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 | 3 | 1 |
| 1980 | 6 | 2 |
| 1979 | 3 | 1 |
| 1977 | 4 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 5 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 2 |
| 1973 | 3 | 1 |
| 1972 | 2 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 4 | 1 |
| 1967 | 1 | 1 |
| 1966 | 3 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1964 | 2 | 2 |
| 1962 | 3 | 1 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
| 1960 | 3 | 1 |
| 1956 | 2 | 0 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |