Forest storm history
Storm events recorded in Forest, Wisconsin between 1950 and 2025.
354
Total events
7
Tornadoes
61
Hail
4
Floods
0
Deaths
$6.0M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Severe thunderstorms raked west-central and northern Wisconsin with violent damaging winds up to 61 mph, hail up to tennis ball-size, and two tornadoes. A tornado set down just east of Woodville in St Croix County damaging eight farm dwellings and structures along its one-mile pa…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall total in Forest County was 11.9 inches in Argonne.
Drought Drought
During the fall (Sep 1 - Nov 30), Argonne recorded 4.57 inches of rain and melted snow which was only 53% of normal. The weather pattern changed to a cold and snowy one during the 1st half of the month of December. Another stronger storm at the end of the month brought the monthl…
Drought Drought
At Argonne, below normal rainfall was first observed in late summer and continued through the fall. The October precipitation total was only 1.10 inches or 34% of normal. The peak in the dry spell occurred from November 1-23, with only 0.12 inches recorded, which was only 8% of t…
Ice Storm Ice Storm
The highest ice total in Forest County was 0.50 inches in Argonne.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall total in Forest County was 7.6 inches in Argonne.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall total in Forest County was 9.9 inches in Argonne. Winds gusted to 30 to 40 mph at times Wednesday afternoon.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
The combination of cold temperatures and light winds caused wind chill values to fall to -35 to -38 during the morning hours.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
The combination of cold temperatures and gusty winds caused wind chill values to fall to -35 to -45 during the late evening and morning hours.
Drought Drought
Severe Drought (D2) extended across the far western portion of the county on the 1st. Enough precipitation (rain and snow) fell during the past week to bring an end to the Severe Drought (D2) based on the December 5th Drought Monitor.
Drought Drought
The entire county was designated in Severe Drought (D2) at the beginning of the month. Above normal precipitation from October 29th through November 7th brought an end to the Severe Drought (D2) across much of the county. The precipitation total at Argonne was 2.53 inches during …
Drought Drought
Below normal rainfall during the latter half of September resulted in Severe Drought (D2) conditions across the entire county at the beginning of October. Warmer than normal temperatures and well below normal rainfall resulted in Severe Drought (D2) continuing through the 29th. A…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees west of Crandon. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall total in Forest County was 6 inches near Argonne. The storm caused power outages throughout the county, with over 1,600 without power.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall totals across Forest County included 8.5 inches in Crandon and 6.2 inches near Argonne.
Drought Drought
At the beginning of the month, Severe Drought (D2) encompassed all but the far southeast portion of Forest County, where Moderate Drought (D1) continued. Below normal precipitation totals were observed through the 22nd. A winter storm then brought copious amounts of precipitation…
Drought Drought
Drought that developed last summer continued through the winter across Forest County. At the beginning of the month, Severe Drought (D2) encompassed the southwest corner of the county and along the Forest, Florence and Marinette county line. By the 20th, Severe Drought (D2) expan…
Drought Drought
Drought that developed last summer continued into the new year across Forest County. During the month, Severe Drought (D2) was designated across the southwest corner and parts of eastern Forest County near the Florence, Forest and northern Marinette County line. The remainder of …
Drought Drought
Drought that developed during the summer continued into the winter. By late November and through December, Severe Drought (D2) was designated across the southwest corner and parts of eastern Forest County near the Florence, Forest and northern Marinette County line. The precipita…
Drought Drought
Drought that developed during the summer continued through the fall. No relief was noted during the month as the precipitation deficits were large across Forest County. During the month, the southwest corner of the county was designated in Severe Drought (D2) with the remainder o…
Drought Drought
Drought conditions that developed during the summer continued into the fall. During the month, Severe Drought (D2) was confined to the southwest third of the county with Moderate Drought (D1) over much of the rest of the county. Rainfall for the month ended up wetter than normal …
Drought Drought
During the month, Severe Drought (D2) was reported across the southwest third of Forest County. The remainder of the county was classified in Moderate Drought (D1) except across the very far north, where Abnormally Dry (D0) conditions prevailed.
Drought Drought
Moderate Drought (D1) conditions continued across much of the county during the month. Argonne recorded 3.21 inches of rain which was one inch below normal (76% of normal). The far northern portion of the county improved into the Abnormally Dry (D0) category by the end of the mon…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall totals in Forest County included 18.8 inches near Argonne, 18 inches in Armstrong Creek, and 11 inches near Crandon.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall total in Forest County was 8 inches in Alvin along with 0.1 inches of freezing rain near Argonne.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall total in Forest County was 6.1 inches in Argonne. Winds gusted to 20 to 30 mph at times Wednesday night (2/22), causing blowing and drifting snow.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The highest snowfall total across Forest County was 6 inches near Mole Lake.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A long duration winter storm brought around 3 inches of snow to Forest County by Thursday morning (12/22), with a two-day total of around 5 inches by Friday morning (12/23). Winds gusted to 30 to 40 mph at times from Thursday night (12/22) through Saturday (12/24), causing blowin…
Hail Hail
Nickel size hail fell near Mole Lake.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines in Alvin. The time of this event is an estimate based on radar data.
Hail Hail
Penny size hail fell in Laona.
Hail Hail
Golf ball size hail fell near Mole Lake.
Hail Hail
Penny size hail fell in Alvin. The time of this event is an estimate based on radar data.
Hail Hail
Nickel size hail fell north of Crandon.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail fell in Crandon. The time of this event is an estimate based on radar data.
Hail Hail
Ping pong size hail fell in Laona. The time of this event is an estimate based on radar data.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall total across Forest County included 4.0 inches northwest of Argonne. The highest ice totals across Forest County included 0.3 inches in Argonne and 0.2 inches northwest of Argonne.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Low temperatures fell to -15 to -20 degrees during the morning of January 10th. The combination of the bitter cold and gusty northwesterly winds created wind chills of -35 to -38 degrees.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall total across Forest County included 7.9 inches near Argonne.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall totals across Forest County included 8.3 inches near Argonne, 7.7 inches in Armstrong Creek, and 7.0 inches near Mole Lake as well as near Crandon.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The highest snowfall total in Forest County was 6.8 inches in Crandon.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees and power lines in Alvin. The time of this event is an estimate based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees and power lines in Hiles. The time of this event is an estimate based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees in Crandon. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Low temperatures fell to -15 to -30 degrees during the morning of February 7th. The combination of the bitter cold and light winds created wind chills of -35 to -45 degrees.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A wintry mix brought around a tenth of an inch of icing before changing over to heavy snow. Gusty northwest winds also caused some blowing and drifting of the new snow late Thursday evening into Friday morning. The COOP observer near Argonne measured 10.8 inches.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A tornado formed at 9:12 PM CDT in a remote forested area in extreme northeast Forest County, east of the town of Alvin. The tornado moved northeast to about 0.3 miles north of Ransdell Lake, then turned east, reaching maximum width before crossing Huff Creek Road. The tornado pr…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall totals across Forest County included 12.5 inches in Argonne and 10.3 inches northwest of Argonne.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall total across Forest County was 11.3 inches 2 NW of Argonne. Freezing drizzle and sleet with icing amounts around two tenths of an inch or less fell before the snow arrived.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall total in Forest County was 8.7 inches near Argonne.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 0 |
| 2024 | 9 | 0 |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 |
| 2022 | 11 | 0 |
| 2021 | 8 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 | 14 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | 8 | 0 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | 12 | 0 |
| 2011 | 9 | 2 |
| 2010 | 16 | 0 |
| 2009 | 15 | 0 |
| 2008 | 20 | 0 |
| 2007 | 20 | 0 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 | 14 | 0 |
| 2004 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 | 20 | 0 |
| 2001 | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 | 23 | 0 |
| 1999 | 18 | 0 |
| 1998 | 12 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 23 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963 | 1 | 1 |
| 1958 | 1 | 0 |