Kenosha County, Wisconsin
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1959 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
13
Tornado reports
74
Hail reports
68
Floods since 1996
830
All events
20
Deaths
$77.9M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Kenosha County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 13 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 in western Kenosha County was a continuation of the tornado that spun up 2.27 mils NE of Pell Lake in southeastern Walworth County. It crossed into Kenosha County about 0.4 mile north of where CTH U in Walworth County crosses the county line and becomes CTH F in Walw…
A cold front moved through on July 29th 2023 kicking waves up to around 3 feet during the afternoon. Winds relaxed to around 1 foot at the time of the incident, but lingering currents were still present. Witnesses stated the father and son were struggling to fight the currents, w…
A 5-year old boy swimming at Pennoyer Park in Kenosha got caught in a river outlet current from the Pike River and drowned in Lake Michigan. An 8-year old girl was also struggling in the current, but was able to make it back to shore. She was transported to a local hospital with …
A male teenager jumped into Lake Michigan at the north pier in Kenosha Wisconsin during a period when strong winds and high waves were creating dangerous swimming conditions on Lake Michigan. The teenager disappeared under the waves due to structural and rip currents under the wa…
The Kenosha County Medical Examiner's Office reported hypothermia as the underlying cause of death of a homeless man. The man was found outside in a used car lot. Temperatures were in the 30s Fahrenheit.
An 18 year old male drowned after jumping from North Pier into Kenosha Harbor. Structural currents below the surface of Lake Michigan likely contributed to the drowning.
The Kenosha County Medical Examiner reported the cause of death of a woman as hypothermia due to environmental cold exposure. The woman was found by a postal worker at 11:30 am. The low temperature earlier that morning in Kenosha was 4 below zero Fahrenheit.
The Kenosha County Medical Examiner reported the death of an elderly man due to hypothermia. The temperatures were below zero during the early morning hours with high temperatures in the teens Fahrenheit.
One to two inches of powdery snow during the morning rush hour.
A man was killed when a strong wind gust forced him to lose control of his motorcycle.
Law enforcement officials reported numerous trees and power lines down across far eastern Kenosha County from severe thunderstorm winds that gusted up to 75 mph (65 knots) as estimated by a trained spotter. A 31-year-old man riding a motorcycle was killed when a tree blew over on…
Victim was riding a bike in heavy rainfall when struck by lightning.
Nine thousand people were evacuated moments before wet-micorburst winds estimated to 80 mph blew down a stage at the Country Thunder Music Festival. The stage was lifted up and twisted by the winds. Fying debis damaged parked vehicles, and many chairs were scrambled. Interestingl…
Near record high Lake Michigan water levels along with strong winds and resultant high waves peaking at 10 to 15 feet caused considerable erosion and lakeshore flood damage along the Kenosha County lakeshore. Some of the damage in the county included: Kemper Center County Park in…
Three to eight inches of rain fell over Kenosha County from late evening on July 11th through much of the morning of July 12th causing days of areal flooding over portions of the county, including near the Fox River. The Fox River near New Munster had a record crest of 17.47 feet…
Heavy rains resluted in flash flooding in the southeast part of Kenosha County. Numerous streets were flooded with water depths of 2 to 4 feet , and several were impassable. Several vehicles were stranded in the flood waters and rescues were performed. Water depths were up to the…
Heavy rains resulted in flash flooding across much of Kenosha County. Water depths on road surfaces reached 3 feet or more and there were gravel washouts. Some farm fields remained flooded into early July. The breakdown for residential home losses were: 37 minimally affected, 47 …
This tornado was the 2nd of two tornadoes to affect southeastern Wisconsin on January 7th. It spun up near the intersection of CTH L (18th St.) and 47th Ave. and moved east/northeast through the northern reaches of the city of Kenosha, and dissipated just north of Carthage Colleg…
Several lightning strikes to several buildings caused structural fires and power outages. A large apartment building, known as St. Catherine Commons, was struck by lightning. The resultant fire severely damaged the building, displacing about 125 residents.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Peak heat index: 110F Pleasant Prairie 108F Kenosha.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Peak Heat Index: 106F-Estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Storm chaser reports several large downed tree branches on 136th Avenue in the city of Kenosha. Wind gust estimated from radar data and damage.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
Brief tornado began on the south side of 18th Street west of 72nd Ave. Two barn outbuilding structures were heavily damaged with metal roofing lofted and deposited several hundred yards downwind. Several trees were damaged, uprooted or received large limbs damage. Tree limbs with…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Kenosha Airport ASOS measures 60 MPH wind gusts.
Flood Flood
The Fox River near New Munster in northern Kenosha County rose to Major flood stage. Highway 50 was closed at the Fox River crossing near Hwy W. There was water on Hwy W north and south of Hwy 50. Widespread flooding occurred in the Town of Wheatland, Silver Lake and Village of S…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado began northwest of Somers, east of Interstate 94. It went through the north and east side of the city, through the fire department and near Somers Elementary School. Numerous trees were uprooted along the path, some falling into houses.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A total of six trees down across the county and one tree down on a powerline.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A swath of straight-line wind damage was observed. Dozens of trees were uprooted and widespread large limb damage occurred. A partial loss of roof shingles and fascia on several homes, and a partial loss of siding on some homes. A few small sheds were destroyed and several power …
Blizzard Blizzard
Snowfall totals of 3 to 6 inches and winds of 40 to 50 mph caused frequent white-out conditions across the county. All schools were closed.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A light glaze due to light freezing rain and intermittent sleet.
High Wind High Wind
Estimated wind gusts around 58 mph. Many branches down throughout the county, and several thousand customers without power.
Hail Hail
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Widespread wind chills between 35 and 40 below zero countywide, with locally colder readings. Coldest wind chill of 41 below zero observed in Pleasant Prairie.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Between 2 to 4 inches of snow observed countywide, with locally higher totals. Highest accumulation of 4.2 inches observed in Kenosha.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Totals near 0.5 inches observed countywide, with locally higher totals. Greatest accumulation of 0.6 inches observed in Kenosha. Blowing snow and reduced visibilities continue following the end of snowfall, leading to lingering travel impacts.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Generally 1.5 inches or less of snow accumulation countywide. Snow squall conditions confirmed based on visibility readings from the ENW ASOS. Numerous crashes countywide.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulation less than an inch. Westerly wind gusts around 45 mph.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Wind chill temperatures 20 below to 26 below zero.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Freezing rain and a glaze of ice accumulation. Very minor snow accumulation.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17 | 2 |
| 2025 | 21 | 0 |
| 2024 | 16 | 1 |
| 2023 | 14 | 0 |
| 2022 | 22 | 0 |
| 2021 | 15 | 0 |
| 2020 | 21 | 1 |
| 2019 | 29 | 0 |
| 2018 | 32 | 0 |
| 2017 | 20 | 0 |
| 2016 | 18 | 0 |
| 2015 | 22 | 0 |
| 2014 | 23 | 0 |
| 2013 | 27 | 0 |
| 2012 | 35 | 0 |
| 2011 | 23 | 0 |
| 2010 | 31 | 2 |
| 2009 | 36 | 1 |
| 2008 | 44 | 2 |
| 2007 | 46 | 0 |
| 2006 | 38 | 0 |
| 2005 | 24 | 0 |
| 2004 | 29 | 0 |
| 2003 | 17 | 0 |
| 2002 | 21 | 0 |
| 2001 | 33 | 1 |
| 2000 | 27 | 0 |
| 1999 | 20 | 0 |
| 1998 | 16 | 0 |
| 1997 | 12 | 0 |
| 1996 | 23 | 1 |
| 1995 | 10 | 0 |
| 1994 | 6 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 5 | 0 |
| 1983 | 4 | 0 |
| 1980 | 5 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 3 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 4 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 2 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 1 |
| 1960 | 2 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
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