Lafayette storm history
Storm events recorded in Lafayette, Wisconsin between 1950 and 2025.
749
Total events
34
Tornadoes
78
Hail
48
Floods
2
Deaths
$24.3M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado F3 Tornado
A supercell thunderstorm, after dropping a couple tornadoes in northeast Iowa, eventually moved northeast into Lafayette county, creating another tornado. This tornado touched down just southwest of Benton and hopped/skipped northeast for 20 miles. It caused moderate to severe da…
A narrow path of EF1 tornado damage. Numerous trees and power poles down. A large calf barn was nearly completely destroyed, killing two calves. Several pole barns were completely destroyed. Minor roof damage to a couple homes. A garage blown off the foundation.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A glaze of ice on roads and elevated surfaces from freezing drizzle.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulation of 2-3 inches. 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.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulation of 4-6 inches.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow accumulation of 10-13 inches.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wisconet station reported 62 MPH gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gust was reported from a home weather station. Trees reported down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Widespread tree damage across the county. Corn damage in the Elk Grove area.
Flood Flood
Ingwell Rd. flooded near a creek in northeast Lafayette County. A few roads flooded and closed in the Darlington and Calamine areas. This included Ferndale Rd. and Rollercoaster Rd. near the Pecatonica River.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index values of 97-104 degrees Fahrenheit and minimums in the middle to upper 70s.
Hail Hail
Measured tennis ball sized hail.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gusts in the mid to upper 60 mph range were measured on a home weather station.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Widespread wind chills between -25 and -35 observed countywide. Minimum wind chill of -32 observed at a Mesonet station near Belmont.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm-total accumulations generally in the 1-3 inch range countywide. Highest total of 3.1 inches observed in Argyle.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm-total accumulations generally in the 2-6 inch range countywide. Highest total of 5.9 inches observed in Benton.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Ice accumulations from freezing drizzle ranging between 0.02 inches and 0.10 inches, resulting in slippery spots on untreated surfaces.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Widespread wind chills in the -30 to -40 degree range were observed from 2 AM January 21 through the mid morning hours of January 21. Coldest wind chill of -38 was observed in Belmont.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Long duration snowfall brings widespread trace to 2 inch accumulations countywide. Highest total of 2.3 inches observed in Darlington.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Glazing of ice on many county roads during round of light freezing rain.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat index up to 109 degrees Fahrenheit.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Branches down and a shed blown over.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water flowing over a portion of highway 126 near Belmont. Portions of roads flooded in or near Benton, Shullsburg, Darlington, South Wayne and Gratiot. A culvert washed out near Benton.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
Tornado filmed by multiple storm chasers and mainly went through farmland. One barn was hit and lost sheet metal on the roof. Tree damage was noted as well.
Tornado EF2 Tornado
Strong tornado developed west of Argyle and tracked to the north of it, hitting multiple barns and a church along it's path.
Flood Flood
Flooded creek flowing over County Highway K between Country Club Rd. and Wardsville Rd. A flooded Pecatonica River flowing across Ferndale Rd. between County Highway C and King Rd. Lowland flooding throughout the area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Estimated winds of 90-100 mph which blew the roof of a barn.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Straight-line winds caused damage to a farmstead. There were large tree limbs down and some roofing material to an old farm outbuilding removed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Straight-line winds of approximately 90 mph snapped numerous trees greater than half way up the trees. Also multiple farm outbuildings and sheds were damaged including one calf barn that was completely destroyed. Debris was lying from southwest to northeast.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Scattered tree damage.
Hail Hail
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Wet, heavy snow accumulation of 3-6 inches. The heavy load of the wet snow and wind gusts of 30-40 mph resulted in fallen branches and some power outages.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulation of 2-4 inches with the highest amounts in the northern portion of the county.
Hail Hail
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Glaze of ice on untreated roads from a brief period of freezing rain, sleet, and snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A glaze of ice on untreated roads from freezing rain. Some minor snow accumulation afterward.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Dangerous wind chill temperatures of 33 below to 37 below zero.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Dangerous wind chill temperatures of 20 below to 34 below zero.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Dangerous wind chill temperatures of 20 below to 34 below zero.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | 0 |
| 2024 | 23 | 2 |
| 2023 | 21 | 2 |
| 2022 | 20 | 0 |
| 2021 | 16 | 0 |
| 2020 | 17 | 0 |
| 2019 | 33 | 0 |
| 2018 | 29 | 2 |
| 2017 | 25 | 0 |
| 2016 | 13 | 0 |
| 2015 | 10 | 0 |
| 2014 | 22 | 2 |
| 2013 | 28 | 0 |
| 2012 | 38 | 0 |
| 2011 | 19 | 0 |
| 2010 | 21 | 1 |
| 2009 | 30 | 3 |
| 2008 | 38 | 0 |
| 2007 | 34 | 2 |
| 2006 | 29 | 0 |
| 2005 | 23 | 0 |
| 2004 | 22 | 0 |
| 2003 | 16 | 1 |
| 2002 | 17 | 0 |
| 2001 | 21 | 0 |
| 2000 | 32 | 1 |
| 1999 | 16 | 0 |
| 1998 | 21 | 1 |
| 1997 | 10 | 0 |
| 1996 | 12 | 0 |
| 1995 | 8 | 0 |
| 1994 | 7 | 2 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 2 |
| 1987 | 2 | 1 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 2 |
| 1983 | 13 | 0 |
| 1981 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 2 | 2 |
| 1970 | 2 | 1 |
| 1969 | 2 | 1 |
| 1967 | 2 | 2 |
| 1963 | 2 | 2 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 1 | 1 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
| 1955 | 1 | 0 |