Kenosha storm history
Storm events recorded in Kenosha, Wisconsin between 1950 and 2025.
810
Total events
11
Tornadoes
73
Hail
65
Floods
20
Deaths
$77.6M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
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.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulation less than an inch. Westerly wind gusts around 45 mph.
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Wind chill temperatures 20 below to 26 below zero.
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Freezing rain and a glaze of ice accumulation. Very minor snow accumulation.
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Snow accumulation of 4-6 inches.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow accumulation of 8-13 inches.
Lake-Effect Snow Lake-Effect Snow
Snow accumulation of 7-13 inches with snowfall rates of 2-3 inches per hour at times.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Maximum heat index values of 100-109 degrees Fahrenheit with minimums in the middle to upper 70s.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gust of 59 MPH at Kenosha Regional Airport.
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Two power poles down in Paris.
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Large branches and fencing blown down near a golf course.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chills of -20 to -28 Fahrenheit with the coldest reading reported in Pleasant Prairie.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm-total accumulations generally in the 2-3 inch range countywide. Highest total of 3.0 inches observed in Kenosha.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Storm-total accumulations generally in the 4-7 inch range countywide. Highest total of 6.2 inches observed in Kenosha.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Kenosha Airport ASOS measures 0.10 inches of ice accumulation from freezing drizzle.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 9 | 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 |