Fond Du Lac County, Wisconsin
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1954 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
57
Tornado reports
99
Hail reports
27
Floods since 1996
873
All events
15
Deaths
$84.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Fond Du Lac County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 57 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.
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…
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Peak heat index: 107F-Taycheedah 106F-Fond du Lac.
Heat Heat
Peak Heat Index: 103F-Fond du Lac.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree branch was reported down near the intersection of Elm and West Streets.
Hail Hail
Public report of quarter size hail at Camp Long Lake (Sheboygan-Fond du Lac Co border).
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report from a 911 call center of a downed tree on a house in Ripon. Wind gust estimated from radar data and damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Reports of several trees down in the communities of Fond du Lac and Brandon. Wind gust estimated from radar data and damage.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
Damage to numerous trees, a few uprooted. Barn damaged with roof decking blown across the intersection of County Rd V and F.
Hail Hail
Public report of 1 inch diameter hail in Ripon.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trained spotter reports broken tree branches and limbs.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A barn collapsed while being occupied by 30 to 40 cattle. Some deceased cattle reported.
Blizzard Blizzard
Snowfall totals of 8 to 16 inches and winds of 45 to 60 mph caused frequent white-out conditions across the county. Many rural roads were impassable until the late afternoon due to blowing and drifting snow. All schools were closed. The Fond du Lac Airport ASOS measured a peak wi…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulation of 2 to 3 inches with highest amounts in the northern portion of the county.
High Wind High Wind
Measured wind gust of 59 mph at Fond du Lac Airport. Many branches down throughout the county, and a small number of customers without power.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Widespread wind chills between 35 and 45 below zero observed countywide through the morning of 01/23. Additional widespread wind chills between 30 and 35 below zero observed during the late overnight of 01/23 into the early morning of 01/24. Coldest wind chill of 46 below observe…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Totals near 0.5 inches observed countywide, with locally higher totals. Highest accumulation of 0.6 inches observed in Fond du Lac. Blowing snow and reduced visibilities continue following the end of snowfall, leading to lingering travel impacts.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulation generally an inch or less countywide; numerous reported crashes on roadways.
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.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | 1 |
| 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 | 22 | 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 |
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