Green Lake County, Wisconsin
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1950 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
33
Tornado reports
72
Hail reports
14
Floods since 1996
606
All events
9
Deaths
$20.0M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Green Lake County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 33 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.
A strong tornado spun up near the intersection of STH 73 and CTH H, about 2 miles north of the village of Manchester. It increased its strength to F3 (estimated 175-200 mph) as it moved southeast across the southern part of the city of Markesan. Numerous trees were uprooted. At l…
A strong tornado spun up about a mile directly east of Lake Maria in southeastern Green Lake County, or about 4.2 miles SSE of Markesan, moved east along Sunny Drive with F3 strength (estimated 175-200), and exited Green Lake County along Mielke Rd., or about 6.8 miles SE of Mark…
Tornado F3 Tornado
A male hunter drowned on the Fox River near the inlet to Puckaway Lake after the boat capsized due to strong winds from passing rain and snow showers. The other occupant and dog made it safely to shore.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Peak heat index: 109F Berlin.
Heat Heat
Peak Heat Index: 100F-Estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public report of a 70 MPH wind gust as measured by a home weather station.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public report and photos of a large tree trunk snapped. Wind gust estimated from radar data, nearby observations and damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public report of multiple large downed tree branches. Wind gust estimated from radar data and damage.
Hail Hail
Public report of 1 inch diameter hail in Princeton.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A glaze of ice on trees, power lines and some roads from light freezing rain.
Hail Hail
Blizzard Blizzard
Snowfall totals of 14 to 20 inches and winds of 35 to 45 mph caused frequent white-out conditions across the county. All schools were closed. The Government Center closed, which was a rare occasion.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches with highest amounts in the northern portion of the county.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Wind gusts around 50 mph and branches down.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Approximately 2 to 5 inches of snow accumulation.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Widespread wind chills between 35 and 40 below zero observed through the morning of 01/23, with additional wind chills between 30 and 35 below zero observed from the late overnight of 01/23 through the early morning of 01/24. Coldest wind chill of 40 below zero observed on the mo…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Totals near 0.5 inches observed countywide. Highest snow accumulation of 0.5 inches observed in Green Lake. Blowing snow and reduced visibilities continue following the end of snowfall, leading to lingering travel impacts.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulation of 1-3 inches. Westerly wind gusts 35-40 mph.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Wind chill temperatures 20 below to 31 below zero.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulation of 4-6 inches. Some blowing and drifting snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow accumulation of 5-7 inches.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple reports from the Dalton area of tree and power lines down. Some structural damage to a lumberyard and gun club including signs and poles down.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Scattered trees downed throughout the county.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index values of 97-104 degrees Fahrenheit and minimums in the middle to upper 70s.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous tree limbs down near Little Green Lake.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm-total accumulations generally in the 2 to 4 inch range countywide. Highest total of 3.2 inches observed in Princeton. Peak wind gusts were around 40 mph during the evening while the snow was falling.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Widespread wind chills between -25 and -30 observed countywide. Minimum wind chill of -28 observed in Berlin.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm-total accumulations generally in the 2-4 inch range countywide. Highest total of 3.7 inches observed in Princeton.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm-total accumulations generally in the 3-5 inch range countywide. Highest total of 4.9 inches observed in Green Lake.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm-total accumulations generally in the 1-3 inch range countywide. Highest total of 2.3 inches observed in Princeton.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Ice accumulations from freezing drizzle ranging between 0.02 inches and 0.10 inches, resulting in slippery spots on untreated surfaces.
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 Berlin.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Freezing drizzle leads to light glaze of ice on untreated roads and surfaces.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Accumulations of 1-2 inches across most of the county. Highest total of 2.0 inches observed in Markesan.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Long duration snowfall results in widespread 4-7 inch accumulations countywide. Highest total of 6.7 inches observed in Markesan.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulation of 2-4 inches, highest amounts in the far southeastern portion of the county. West northwest wind gusts of 30-40 mph with visibility as low as 1/2-1 mile.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat index up to 106 degrees Fahrenheit.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Funnel clouds reported in northern Green Lake County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree damage across Berlin.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple large tree limbs snapped off, landing onto a road.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 0 |
| 2025 | 18 | 0 |
| 2024 | 15 | 0 |
| 2023 | 12 | 0 |
| 2022 | 18 | 0 |
| 2021 | 13 | 0 |
| 2020 | 10 | 0 |
| 2019 | 30 | 0 |
| 2018 | 19 | 2 |
| 2017 | 16 | 0 |
| 2016 | 19 | 0 |
| 2015 | 9 | 0 |
| 2014 | 14 | 0 |
| 2013 | 16 | 0 |
| 2012 | 23 | 0 |
| 2011 | 29 | 5 |
| 2010 | 18 | 3 |
| 2009 | 14 | 1 |
| 2008 | 41 | 4 |
| 2007 | 26 | 0 |
| 2006 | 22 | 0 |
| 2005 | 16 | 0 |
| 2004 | 24 | 2 |
| 2003 | 17 | 0 |
| 2002 | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 | 26 | 1 |
| 2000 | 17 | 0 |
| 1999 | 12 | 0 |
| 1998 | 11 | 0 |
| 1997 | 17 | 0 |
| 1996 | 14 | 1 |
| 1995 | 6 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 4 |
| 1992 | 3 | 2 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 1 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 1 |
| 1984 | 5 | 1 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968 | 1 | 1 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 1 |
| 1956 | 1 | 1 |
| 1950 | 1 | 1 |
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