Jackson 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.
20
Tornado reports
125
Hail reports
76
Floods since 1996
568
All events
4
Deaths
$13.1M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Jackson County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 20 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.
Tornado F3 Tornado
This winter storm brought between 5 and 7 inches of snowfall to Jackson County over the course of November 29th and 30th. The highest snowfall report in the county was around 4 miles west of Melrose where 6.8 inches was observed. Additionally, a vehicle accident on Interstate 94 …
One person was killed in an accident on Interstate 94 near Black River Falls. The driver of a U-Haul rear-ended a semi trailer and was killed in the accident. At least two other accidents occurred in the fog including a car being struck by a train. The automated weather observing…
An elderly lady died from smoke inhalation after a lightning strike started her house on fire in Black River Falls. At least three other nearby homes also suffered some electrical damage.
Icy conditions developed on Interstate 94 after a band of freezing drizzle moved across the area. A 38 vehicle accident occurred near Northfield and some vehicles were destroyed in a fire. No deaths occurred with about 20 minor injuries reported.
Numerous roads were closed throughout the county due to heavy rains and flooding along rivers, streams, and creeks. Most bridges on township roads were over-topped with water. At one time, 56 roads were closed throughout the county. State Highway 95 was closed in several location…
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A period of extreme heat moved into the region during the end of June with widespread heat indices over 100 degrees. On June 29th, heat indices ranged from 103 to 109 degrees across the county during the afternoon and early evening. The highest heat index observed in the county w…
Tornado EFU Tornado
Photo evidence of a very short-lived tornado lofting dust underneath a funnel cloud was correlated with a rotational signature on radar near Merrillan.
Hail Hail
The public reported quarter sized hail 6 miles east-northeast of Millston. The report was relayed via mPING.
Hail Hail
The public reported quarter sized hail 1 mile north-northeast of Vaudreuil.
Hail Hail
Law enforcement reported quarter sized hail in Black River Falls.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado continued from northeast Trempealeau County where it crossed Interstate 94, moving northeast into far northwest Jackson County where it caused roof damage to two residences and damaged a significant number of trees.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado developed near the Black River before moving eastward through areas south of Hatfield. Most of the damage from this tornado was to trees, with limited damage to any infrastructure. The tornado then dissipated just northeast of the intersection of County Road K and Ol…
Hail Hail
The public reported tennis ball sized hail in Millston. The report was relayed via social media.
Flood Flood
Heavy rainfall from multiple rounds of storms during the middle of April resulted in the Black River at Black River Falls entering flood stage just after midnight on April 14th. The river crested in moderate flood stage during the afternoon hours on the 14th before falling below …
Hail Hail
The public reported golf ball sized hail 2 miles east of Price.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported golf ball sized hail roughly 2 miles south-southeast of Price.
Hail Hail
The public reported penny sized hail near Schlerville.
Hail Hail
The public reported nickel sized hail near Black River Falls.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Freezing rain began in Jackson County during the early morning hours on April 2nd before ending by late morning. Ice accumulations of up to 0.25 resulted in sporadic tree damage across the county.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
This winter storm brought heavy snow to Jackson County with snowfall totals ranging from 11 to 17 inches across the county. The highest reported total was in Hatfield where 17 inches was measured. Additionally, the heavy snowfall totals resulted in numerous vehicles becoming stra…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
This snow band brought heavy snow to Jackson County with snowfall amounts ranging from 4 to 6 inches. The highest snowfall total in the county was reported in Melrose where 5.5 inches was measured.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
A period of extreme cold moved into the region beginning on January 22nd and continued into January 23rd. During this period extremely cold wind chills of around 35 to 45 degrees below occurred in Jackson County with the coldest observed wind chill being 41 degrees below zero at …
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Slick roads as a result of ongoing freezing rain contributed to a vehicle accident during the early morning hours on December 22nd. This resulted in the closure of Interstate 94 between WIS 95 an WIS 121, roughly 30 miles of interstate.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
This winter system brought snow accumulations of around 4 to 6 inches to Jackson County with the highest snowfall report in the county being 5.8 inches in Hixton.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
County Dispatch reported water flowing over County Road F between Black River Falls and Alma Center with the roadway washed out in spots.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The public reported trees downed across County Road FF near Osseo.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Dispatch reported trees down around US Highway 12 and Lambert Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
State officials reported trees downed around County Highway H and McNab Road 3 miles west-southwest of Black River Falls.
Hail Hail
The public reported golf ball sized hail 2 miles east-northeast of North Branch. The report was relayed via social media.
Hail Hail
The public reported quarter sized hail 1 mile northeast of Alma Center.
Flood Flood
The Black River at Black River Falls went into minor flood stage on April 21st during the afternoon before cresting at a height of 49.15 feet. The river stage eventually fell below flood stage during the morning hours on April 22nd.
Flood Flood
The combination of recent rainfall and some snowmelt allowed the Black River to reach into minor flood stage just after midnight on March 31st. The river then crested by early morning at a stage of 47.94 ft in minor flood stage before falling below flood stage during the afternoo…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
This winter system brought heavy snow to Jackson County on March 19th. Snowfall totals ranged between 5 to 9 inches across the county with the highest reported total being 9 inches about 4 miles north-northwest of Irving.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
This winter system brought gusty winds and snow to Jackson County on March 5th. Snowfall totals ranged around 1 to 2 inches across the county with the highest reported total being 2 inches in 4 miles of Melrose.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Minimum wind chills between 25 to 35 degrees below zero across Jackson County on the morning of February 18th. The coldest wind chill reported in the county was in Black River Falls, WI of 32 degrees below zero.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Dangerously cold wind chills began on the evening of the 20th and continued through noon on the 21st in Jackson County where values dropped to between 25 to 35 degrees below zero. The coldest observed wind chill in the county was 33 degrees below zero at Black River Falls, WI.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall amounts ranged from 4 to 7 inches across Jackson County as a result of this winter system. The highest storm total snow accumulation in the county occurred in the city of Black River Falls where 6.5 was measured.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Anomalously warm air temperatures and high humidity allowed the heat index to reach between 105 and 110 degrees across Jackson County on August 26th. Heat index values reached 107 degrees at the automated weather observation station at Black River Falls.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Law enforcement reported trees and power lines down in the Hixton area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A National Weather Service employee reported a 12 inch diameter tree uprooted.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The public reported several trees snapped and uprooted.
Flood Flood
Significant rainfall later into June pushed the Black River at Black River Falls into flood stage on June 22nd. The river stage crested during the early on June 23rd in minor flood stage at 50.43 ft.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This shorter-lived tornado damaged mainly trees along its path with the most intense damage occurring along Old Stage Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The public reported tree damage 4 miles south of Alma Center.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The public reported a barn destroyed 2 miles west of Alma Center.
Hail Hail
The public reported 0.75 inch hail approximately 1 mile south of Requa.
Hail Hail
The public reported ping pong ball sized hail in northwestern Jackson county.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17 | 3 |
| 2025 | 15 | 0 |
| 2024 | 18 | 1 |
| 2023 | 27 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 15 | 2 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 19 | 1 |
| 2018 | 17 | 0 |
| 2017 | 30 | 0 |
| 2016 | 20 | 0 |
| 2015 | 12 | 0 |
| 2014 | 29 | 0 |
| 2013 | 19 | 0 |
| 2012 | 15 | 0 |
| 2011 | 22 | 0 |
| 2010 | 28 | 1 |
| 2009 | 20 | 0 |
| 2008 | 16 | 0 |
| 2007 | 17 | 0 |
| 2006 | 28 | 0 |
| 2005 | 20 | 0 |
| 2004 | 13 | 2 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 | 17 | 0 |
| 2000 | 9 | 0 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 | 14 | 0 |
| 1997 | 11 | 0 |
| 1996 | 10 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 1 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 4 | 0 |
| 1983 | 4 | 0 |
| 1982 | 4 | 1 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 7 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 1 |
| 1966 | 1 | 1 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1964 | 4 | 1 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 4 | 1 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 2 | 2 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
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