Green Lake storm history
Storm events recorded in Green Lake, Wisconsin between 1950 and 2025.
586
Total events
33
Tornadoes
69
Hail
14
Floods
9
Deaths
$20.0M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
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.
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.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Wet, heavy snow accumulation of 6-8 inches. The heavy load of the wet snow and wind gusts of 30-40 mph resulted in fallen branches and some power outages.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulation of 1-2 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulation of 1-3 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Glaze of ice on untreated roads from a brief period of freezing rain, sleet, and snow.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Dangerous wind chill temperatures of 20 below to 28 below zero.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Wet, heavy snow accumulation of 9-13 inches with east northeast wind gusts of 30-40 mph. Some tree limbs down along with power outages.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Wet snow accumulation of 3-7 inches. Gusty winds of 25-35 mph with scattered small tree limbs down.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A glaze of ice on elevated surfaces and sporadically on roadways.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Maximum heat index values from 110-116 degrees Fahrenheit.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index values of 100-105 degrees Fahrenheit.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow accumulation of 4-12 inches with the highest totals in the eastern and southern portion of the county.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulation of 3-5 inches.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow accumulation of 7-9 inches.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow accumulation of 6 to 8 inches.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 11 | 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 |