Kewaunee 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.
9
Tornado reports
50
Hail reports
20
Floods since 1996
302
All events
1
Deaths
$2.2M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Kewaunee County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 9 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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All storm eventsTornadoes
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.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity caused heat index values to rise as high as 110 degrees during the afternoon on Tuesday.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches in a short period of time caused closed roadways due to flash flooding in Kewaunee and near Luxemburg.
Blizzard Blizzard
Snowfall totals were generally 1 to 2 feet across Kewaunee County. In addition, winds gusting to 40 to 60 mph caused blizzard conditions on Monday March 16.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
The combination of cold temperatures and gusty winds caused wind chill values to fall to -30 to -43 degrees from early Friday morning (1/23) through Saturday morning (1/24).
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The highest snowfall totals across Kewaunee County included 8.5 inches near Luxemburg, 7.4 inches in Casco, and 7 inches in Algoma.
Lightning Lightning
A house was struck by lightning and started on fire. The fire produced around $125,000 worth of damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines in the Algoma area. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees in Kewaunee. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity caused heat index values to rise as high as 107 degrees during the late afternoon on Saturday and 106 degrees Sunday afternoon.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The highest snowfall totals across Kewaunee County included 9.5 inches in Algoma and 7.5 inches in Casco.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
The combination of cold temperatures and gusty winds caused wind chill values to fall to -30 to -38 during the morning hours.
Drought Drought
All but the extreme southwest portion of the county was designated in Severe Drought (D2) at the beginning of the month, with the remainder of the county in Moderate Drought (D1). Above normal precipitation from October 29th through November 7th brought an end to the Severe Droug…
Drought Drought
Below normal rainfall during the latter half of September resulted in Severe Drought (D2) conditions across the entire county except the far southwest where Moderate Drought (D1) conditions were observed at the beginning of October. Warmer than normal temperatures and near normal…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees in Montpelier. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees in Kewaunee. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorms produced a wind gust to 67 mph at a Mesonet site in Kewaunee.
Hail Hail
Penny size hail fell in Kewaunee.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall totals across Kewaunee County included 15 inches near Luxemburg and 7.5 inches in Casco. Winds gusted to 30 to 54 mph at times Friday afternoon (1/12) into Saturday morning (1/13), causing blowing and drifting snow. The highest recorded wind speed in Kewaunee…
Drought Drought
At the beginning of the month, Moderate Drought (D1) conditions prevailed across the county. The first half of October was very dry as Kewaunee recorded less than an inch of rain. The dry weather resulted in the northern half of the county being upgraded into the Severe Drought (…
Drought Drought
Moderate Drought (D1) conditions continued across the entire county through the middle of the month. Thunderstorm activity brought some much needed rain to portions of the county by the end of the month. For the month, Kewaunee only reported 2.44 inches of rain or 68% of normal. …
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The highest snowfall total in Kewaunee County was 10 inches near Dyckesville.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall total in Kewaunee County was 6.5 inches in Casco. Winds gusted to 35 to 45 mph at times Wednesday night (2/22), causing blowing and drifting snow. The highest recorded wind speed in Kewaunee County was 44 mph in Kewaunee.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A long duration winter storm brought around 1 inches of snow to Kewaunee County by Thursday morning (12/22), with a two-day total of 3 to 5 inches by Friday morning (12/23). Winds gusted to 30 to 50 mph at times from Thursday night (12/22) through Saturday (12/24), causing blowin…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees near Ellisville. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Hail Hail
Nickel size hail fell near Pilsen. The time of this event is an estimate based on radar data.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail fell in Kewaunee. The time of this event is an estimate based on radar data.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The highest snowfall totals across Kewaunee County included 10.0 inches in Casco, 9.5 inches in Algoma, and 6.3 inches near Kewaunee.
Hail Hail
Golf ball size hail fell northwest of Two Creeks. The time of this event is an estimate based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees in Algoma. The time of this event is an estimate based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed multiple trees near County roads AB and K. The time of this event is an estimate based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines down in Rosiere, and across the northern half of Kewaunee County. The time of this event is an estimate based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees in Algoma.
Flood Flood
Areas around the Kewaunee Marina were often under water due to high lake levels.
Flood Flood
Areas around the Kewaunee Marina were often under water due to record high lake levels.
Flood Flood
Areas around the Kewaunee Marina were often under water due to record high lake levels.
Flood Flood
Areas around the Kewaunee Marina were often under water due to record high lake levels.
Flood Flood
Areas around the Kewaunee Marina were often under water due to record high lake levels.
Flood Flood
Areas around the Kewaunee Marina were often under water due to record high lake levels.
Flood Flood
Areas around the Kewaunee Marina were often under water due to record high lake levels.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Six to eight inches of snow fell across Kewaunee County. Kewaunee reported 8.0 inches of snow.
Flood Flood
Areas around the Kewaunee Marina were often under water due to record high lake levels.
Lakeshore Flood Lakeshore Flood
Strong southeast winds and record high lake levels on Lake Michigan caused flooding at the Algoma Marina parking lot.
Flood Flood
Areas around the Kewaunee Marina were often under water due to high lake levels.
Flood Flood
Areas around the Kewaunee Marina were often under water due to high lake levels.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall total across Kewaunee County was 3.5 inches in Kewaunee. Sleet and light freezing rain also created a thin coating of ice.
Flood Flood
Areas around the Kewaunee Marina were often under water due to high lake levels.
Lakeshore Flood Lakeshore Flood
Lakeshore flooding resulted in tons of debris washing up on beaches near Algoma. Heavy damage and erosion occurred in several spots in Algoma, including the waves carved out a hollow more than six feet high that comes within about 3 feet of the Algoma Chamber of Commerce building…
Flood Flood
Areas around the Kewaunee Marina were often under water due to high lake levels.
A 30 year old male was struck by lightning in the city of Kewaunee. Kewaunee Police say the man was working for a company that was contracted to do some work in the area and had been holding an uncharged power line in the performance of his job when lightning struck. He was trans…
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 11 | 0 |
| 2019 | 21 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 5 | 1 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 8 | 1 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 14 | 0 |
| 2010 | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | 13 | 0 |
| 2007 | 9 | 0 |
| 2006 | 8 | 0 |
| 2005 | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 | 8 | 0 |
| 2001 | 13 | 0 |
| 2000 | 11 | 0 |
| 1999 | 12 | 0 |
| 1998 | 11 | 0 |
| 1997 | 9 | 0 |
| 1996 | 27 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 2 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970 | 7 | 2 |
| 1969 | 1 | 1 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
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