Juneau County, Wisconsin
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1955 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
27
Tornado reports
141
Hail reports
46
Floods since 1996
553
All events
8
Deaths
$52.9M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Juneau County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 27 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 moved into Juneau County from Vernon County where it intensified quickly and hit a residence at EF-3 intensity, destroying the home's above ground level. As the tornado moved east, it produced significant tree damage before weakening in intensity as it approached Sta…
One person died from heat related causes during the evening of July 9th. The person lived in a house which did not have air conditioning and was taking a medication that did not allow the body to sweat. An average of 3 to 4 people a day were treated for heat related illnesses. He…
A mix of heavy snow and sleet caused hazardous traveling conditions. Two fatalities were reported on Interstate 90-94 in separate automobile accidents, which were indirectly related to the poor weather conditions.
Runoff from heavy rain caused extensive flooding to occur in Elroy from the Baraboo River. Between 25 and 30 homes had to be evacuated. Numerous homes had water several inches to a few feet deep in the basements. Nine homes likely will have to be torn down. Damages in Elroy total…
This tornado entered into Juneau County southwest of Mather and then tracked northeast across the Necedah Wildlife Refuge between Mather and Finley damaging numerous trees. As the tornado approached Finley, it grew in size and was nearly a half mile wide as it crossed County Road…
Evacuations were needed in many areas due to rising water levels. Numerous mudslides were also reported.
High water caused problems in Elroy due to flooding along the Baraboo River and there were several mudslides. Homes along Lincoln, Lake, South Brooklyn, and Franklin streets were evacuated after the river broke its banks early Sundy afternoon, June 8th. About 16 families were dis…
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 100 to 105 degrees across the county during the afternoon and early evening. The highest heat index observed in the county w…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The public reported an 8 to 10 inch downed tree 2 miles east of New Lisbon.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency management reported a tree that fell on a house in Mauston. The tree was roughly 2 and a half feet in diameter.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The ASOS at Volk Field observed a 59 mph wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency management reported a roof blown off a building at Volk Field.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency management reported trees down onto powerlines 2 miles southwest of Hustler.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency management reported trees onto powerlines 2 miles north-northwest of Elroy.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency management reported a barn was destroyed 2 miles east-northeast of Elroy.
Flood Flood
Heavy rainfall from multiple rounds of thunderstorms during the middle of April resulted in the Yellow River at Necedah rising into flood stage during the afternoon hours on April 15th. The river then crested in major flood stage during the late evening hours on April 16th before…
Hail Hail
Emergency management reported quarter sized hail 6 miles east-northeast of Wonewoc.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported 3 inch diameter hail 5 miles southeast of Lyndon Station.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain due to repeated rounds of thunderstorms during the middle of April resulted in the Lemonweir River at New Lisbon reaching flood stage during the evening hours on April 14th. The river crested in major flood stage and near the flood of record during the evening hours on…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
This snowstorm brought 9 to 14 inches of snow across portions of Juneau County with the highest reported snowfall total being 14.4 inches in New Lisbon. Radar and observational datasets would suggest even higher totals than this were possible in the northern half of the county.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
This snow band brought heavy snow to portions of Juneau County with snowfall totals ranging from 3 to 6 inches. The highest reported snowfall total in the county was in Camp Douglas where 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 Juneau County with the coldest observed wind chill being 46 degrees below zero at V…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
This winter system brought snow accumulations of around 2 to 4 inches to Juneau County with the highest snowfall report in the county being 3 inches 1 mile east-southeast of Mauston.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
This winter storm brought between 7 and 9 inches of snowfall to Juneau County over the course of November 29th and 30th. The highest snowfall report in the county was near Union Center where 9 inches was observed.
Hail Hail
The public reported quarter sized hail about 2 miles northeast Lyndon Station on County Highway HH.
Hail Hail
Emergency management reported golf ball sized hail 1 mile west of New Lisbon.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency management reported trees down on power line on CTY H north of Hwy 21 about 5 miles northwest of Cutler. Nearby wind observation in Cutler gusted to 44 mph.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
This brief tornado crossed Interstate 90 and was captured on video. Some corn and small tree branches were damaged.
Flood Flood
Ongoing river flooding on the Lemonwier River at New Lisbon that began in June persisted into July where the river crested at 10.81 feet in minor flood stage during the morning hours on July 1st. The river eventually fell below flood stage on July 3rd during the afternoon.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain throughout the month of June contributed to the Lemonweir River at New Lisbon to rise into minor flood stage on June 28th around noon. The flooding on the river continued into the month of July.
Hail Hail
Law enforcement reported quarter sized hail in Elroy.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail 5 miles southeast of Lyndon Station.
Hail Hail
The public reported golf ball sized hail about 1 mile south of Necedah. The report was relayed via social media.
Hail Hail
The public reported quarter to ping-pong ball sized hail in Camp Douglas.
Hail Hail
The public reported hail ranging from quarter to half dollar sized in Mauston.
Hail Hail
Federal Officials reported quarter sized hail about 1 mile north-northeast of Volk Field.
Flood Flood
The Yellow River at Necedah entered flood stage during the early morning on April 2nd before rising to a crest of 16.45 feet during the evening hours on the 2nd in minor flood stage. The site returned below flood stage during the early morning hours on April 5th.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
This winter system brought heavy snow to Juneau County on March 19th. Snowfall totals ranged between 3 to 7 inches across the county with the highest reported total being 7 inches about 3 miles east-northeast of Sprague.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
This winter system brought gusty winds and snow to Juneau County on March 5th. Snowfall totals ranged around 1 to 3 inches across the county with the highest reported total being 3 inches 1 mile east-southeast of Mauston.
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 Juneau County where values dropped to between 25 to 40 degrees below zero. The coldest observed wind chill in the county was 38 degrees below zero at Volk Field, WI.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall amounts ranged between 3 to 7 inches across Juneau County as a result of this winter system. The highest storm total snow accumulation in the county occurred 3 miles south-southeast of Mauston where 6.7 was measured.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Anomalously warm air temperatures and high humidity allowed the maximum heat index to reach between 106 and 111 degrees across Juneau County on August 26th. The heat index reached 107 degrees at the automated weather observation station at Volk Field.
Flood Flood
Significant rainfall throughout June and early July pushed the Lemonwier River at New Lisbon into flood stage on July 4th. The river stage crested during the late morning on July 6th in minor flood stage at 10.96 ft.
Flood Flood
Significant rainfall later into June pushed the Yellow River at Necedah into flood stage late on June 24th. The river stage crested at 17.47 ft on June 25th during the late afternoon in moderate flood stage.
Flood Flood
Significant rainfall later into June pushed the Lemonweir River at New Lisbon into flood stage late on June 25th. The river stage crested during the morning on June 27th in minor flood stage at 10.28 ft.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | 1 |
| 2025 | 18 | 1 |
| 2024 | 16 | 0 |
| 2023 | 24 | 0 |
| 2022 | 15 | 2 |
| 2021 | 7 | 0 |
| 2020 | 13 | 0 |
| 2019 | 13 | 0 |
| 2018 | 20 | 0 |
| 2017 | 22 | 0 |
| 2016 | 22 | 0 |
| 2015 | 7 | 0 |
| 2014 | 9 | 0 |
| 2013 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 9 | 0 |
| 2011 | 18 | 2 |
| 2010 | 16 | 0 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 |
| 2008 | 38 | 0 |
| 2007 | 21 | 0 |
| 2006 | 20 | 0 |
| 2005 | 20 | 1 |
| 2004 | 14 | 1 |
| 2003 | 6 | 0 |
| 2002 | 8 | 0 |
| 2001 | 14 | 0 |
| 2000 | 20 | 1 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 | 17 | 0 |
| 1997 | 12 | 0 |
| 1996 | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 17 | 0 |
| 1992 | 9 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 2 |
| 1987 | 4 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 6 | 1 |
| 1984 | 5 | 1 |
| 1983 | 8 | 4 |
| 1982 | 2 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 4 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 2 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 1 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 9 | 4 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
| 1955 | 1 | 0 |
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