Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1957 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
22
Tornado reports
69
Hail reports
25
Floods since 1996
458
All events
4
Deaths
$64.1M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Manitowoc County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 22 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.
A middle-aged female died at her residence in the city of Manitowoc after a nearly three-day heatwave.
Thunderstorms produced copious amounts of golf ball size to tennis ball size hail in Manitowoc. The hail damaged hundreds of cars and at least 50 homes and businesses.
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds snapped and uprooted over 100 trees, power lines, and power poles in Two Rivers. 3,500 were without power with over $100,000 worth of damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees west of Two Rivers. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches in a short time caused several road closures in northern Manitowoc County due to flash flooding. The river washed out Devils River Campground near Maribel, taking multiple campers downstream. The time of these reports is an estimate based on rada…
Blizzard Blizzard
The highest snowfall totals across Manitowoc County included 20.5 inches in Two Rivers and 16 inches in Mishicot. In addition, winds gusting to 40 to 50 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 -45 degrees from early Friday morning (1/23) through Saturday morning (1/24).
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The highest snowfall totals across Manitowoc County included 8 inches near Two Rivers and 6.3 inches near St. Nazianz.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The highest snowfall totals across Manitowoc County included 10 inches in Kiel, 9 inches in Millhome, 8 inches in Mishicot, and 6.5 inches in Two Rivers.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A tornado touched down north of Branch at 4:21 PM CDT. The tornado tracked southeast and snapped and uprooted some trees and produced siding and roofing damage near the start of the tornado, tracking over farm fields with damage evident on satellite data before dissipating just n…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Rainfall of 4 to 5.5 inches in a short time caused flash flooding in the city of Manitowoc and south of Shoto. Multiple roads were closed with vehicles stranded. 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 105 degrees Sunday afternoon.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds snapped a tree and uprooted another tree in Kiel. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar.
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 -34 during the morning hours.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The highest snowfall totals across Manitowoc County included 8 inches in Manitowoc and 7.5 inches in Two Rivers as well as Mishicot.
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 -37 during the morning hours.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The highest snowfall totals across Manitowoc County included 9.5 inches near Larrabee, 7.8 inches near Two Rivers, 7.5 inches in Manitowoc, and 7.2 inches near Mishicot.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorms produced a wind gust to 58 mph at the Manitowoc airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees across Manitowoc County. The time of this event is an estimate based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines in Manitowoc. The time of this event is an estimate based on radar data.
Hail Hail
Penny size hail fell near School Hill.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Winds from a decaying line of showers caused wind damage in Two Rivers. The winds uprooted some trees, pushed over a fence, and snapped a few power poles.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall totals across Manitowoc County included 15.1 inches in Millhome, 11.7 inches near Two Rivers, and 9.7 inches in Manitowoc. Winds gusted to 30 to 50 mph at times Friday afternoon (1/12) into Saturday morning (1/13), causing blowing and drifting snow. The highe…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall total in Manitowoc County was 6.7 near Millhome.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity caused heat index values to rise as high as 106 degrees during the afternoon.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail fell in Manitowoc.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail fell near Kiel.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees in Manitowoc. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees in Manitowoc. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorms produced a wind gust to 58 mph at the Manitowoc airport.
Drought Drought
Severe Drought (D2) was noted at the beginning of the month across the southern half of the county. Thunderstorms brought much needed rain by the 15th which resulted in conditions improving into the Abnormally Dry (D0) and Moderate Drought (D1) during the latter half of the month…
Drought Drought
Moderate Drought (D1) conditions prevailed across the entire county at the beginning of the month. Thunderstorms brought some much needed rainfall to northern portions of the county during the month. By the end of the month, the far north improved into the Abnormally Dry (D0) cat…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The highest snowfall totals across Manitowoc County included 10.3 inches in Spring Valley and 8 inches in Kiel.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The highest snowfall totals across Manitowoc County included 13 inches near Millhome, 10 inches in Kiel, 8.3 inches near Valders, 8 inches near Two Rivers, and 7 inches near Saint Nazianz.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall total in Manitowoc County was 10 inches in Two Rivers. Winds gusted to 35 to 45 mph at times Wednesday night (2/22), causing blowing and drifting snow. The highest recorded wind speed in Manitowoc County was 45 mph in Two Creeks.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A long duration winter storm brought around 1 inches of snow to Manitowoc 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 40 mph at times from Thursday night (12/22) through Saturday (12/24), causing blowi…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees and power lines in Maribel. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed multiple trees in Larrabee. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees and snapped a power pole near Whitelaw. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees and snapped power poles in Two Creeks. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorms produced a wind gust to 74 mph. Thunderstorm winds also snapped a large pine tree in half and produced damage to machine shed doors. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees in Manitowoc. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 | 9 | 1 |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 |
| 2023 | 11 | 0 |
| 2022 | 13 | 0 |
| 2021 | 9 | 0 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 21 | 0 |
| 2018 | 16 | 1 |
| 2017 | 20 | 0 |
| 2016 | 13 | 0 |
| 2015 | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 13 | 1 |
| 2012 | 16 | 0 |
| 2011 | 25 | 0 |
| 2010 | 8 | 0 |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | 19 | 0 |
| 2007 | 8 | 0 |
| 2006 | 23 | 0 |
| 2005 | 11 | 1 |
| 2004 | 13 | 2 |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | 17 | 0 |
| 2001 | 9 | 0 |
| 2000 | 17 | 1 |
| 1999 | 15 | 0 |
| 1998 | 18 | 0 |
| 1997 | 14 | 0 |
| 1996 | 27 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 2 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 5 | 1 |
| 1988 | 5 | 1 |
| 1987 | 2 | 1 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 4 | 0 |
| 1982 | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 | 5 | 2 |
| 1979 | 1 | 1 |
| 1978 | 2 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 3 | 2 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 2 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
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