Marathon storm history
Storm events recorded in Marathon, Wisconsin between 1950 and 2025.
838
Total events
61
Tornadoes
212
Hail
28
Floods
2
Deaths
$39.4M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado F3 Tornado
Temperatures fell from 13 degrees early on the evening of February 3rd, to 6 degrees during the morning of February 4th.
Snow and freezing rain caused hazardous conditions on roads in central Wisconsin. There were multiple traffic accidents, resulting in 1 fatality (indirect) and at least 2 injuries (indirect).
A lightning strike at 2:29 am CDT on August 23 generated a fire at the Gordon Aluminum Industries in Schofield. The fire destroyed a row of offices and generated enough heat to incapacitate nearby machinery. In addition to the fire damage at the plant, $300 million worth of unfin…
Lightning struck a 321 megawatt power plant in the Wausau area, causing damage severe enough to keep it off-line until late 2007 or early 2008. In addition to the cost of repairs to the plant, the utility company will have to pay at least an addition $30 million to purchase power…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall total in Marathon County was 6.3 inches near Sunset.
High Wind High Wind
Winds as high as 61 mph were measured at the Wausau airport during the afternoon.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The highest snowfall totals across Marathon County included 6.5 inches in Spencer and 6 inches in Stratford.
Drought Drought
During the fall (Sep 1 - Nov 30), Wausau recorded 5.58 inches of rain and melted snow which was only 64% of normal. The weather pattern changed to a cold and snowy one during the 1st half of the month of December. Another stronger storm at the end of the month brought the monthly…
Drought Drought
At Wausau, below normal rainfall was first observed in late summer and continued through the fall. The precipitation total for October was only 1.41 inches or 35% of normal. The peak in the dry spell occurred from November 1-23, with only 0.07 inches recorded, which was only 6% o…
Hail Hail
Nickel size hail fell in Hatley.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees and powerlines in the town of Easton. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Hail Hail
Golf ball size hail fell near Pine River. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail fell near Nutterville.
Hail Hail
Half dollar size hail fell near Hogarty. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed a newly finished barn and damaged multiple trees near Hogarty. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees down in Hewitt. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees near Hogarty. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew over an RV in the town of Harrison. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Hail Hail
Golf ball size hail fell near Weston.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail fell near Evergreen.
Hail Hail
Half dollar size hail fell near Evergreen.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail fell near Wausau.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A tornado developed near Rib Falls at 5:41 pm CDT, then tracked north before lifting at 5:50 pm CDT. Most of the tornado occurred over an area that was void of clear damage indicators. Total path length is estimated to be 2.50 miles long, with a width of 65 yards. Peak wind estim…
Tornado EF2 Tornado
A tornado developed in fields west of Unity in Clark County (NWS La Crosse warning area) at 5:21 pm CDT before tracking northeast toward Colby. The tornado moved through rural areas of northeastern Clark County, damaging multiple farm outbuildings, trees, power poles, and a home …
Hail Hail
Penny size hail fell near Wausau.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail fell near Sunset.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorms produced a wind gust to 67 mph near Mosinee.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
The highest ice total in Marathon County was 0.25 inches in Weston as well as near Knowlton.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall total in Marathon County was 8.2 inches in Wausau.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall totals across Marathon County included 8.7 inches in Hatley, 7.5 inches in Evergreen, and 6.8 inches in Stratford.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The highest snowfall totals across Marathon County included 10.4 inches in Weston, 10.2 inches in Wausau, 10 inches in Athens as well as in Mosinee, and 9 inches in Colby.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
The combination of cold temperatures and light winds caused wind chill values to fall to -35 to -42 during the morning hours.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
The combination of cold temperatures and gusty winds caused wind chill values to fall to -35 to -45 during the late evening and morning hours.
Hail Hail
Penny size hail fell near Knowlton. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees in Spencer. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain caused flash flooding in Schofield and Rothschild in central Marathon County. Many roads were closed due to standing and flowing water.
Hail Hail
Penny size hail fell near Marathon City.
Hail Hail
Nickel size hail fell in Kronenwetter.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Rainfall of 2 to 3 inches of rain in a short time caused flash flooding in Wausau and Weston during the late afternoon. Multiple roads were under water and closed with stalled vehicles in the deeper water.
Hail Hail
Two inch hail fell near Poniatowski. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Hail Hail
Three inch hail fell in Poniatowski. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | 2 |
| 2024 | 21 | 4 |
| 2023 | 24 | 0 |
| 2022 | 13 | 0 |
| 2021 | 32 | 2 |
| 2020 | 9 | 0 |
| 2019 | 27 | 1 |
| 2018 | 20 | 0 |
| 2017 | 21 | 1 |
| 2016 | 19 | 2 |
| 2015 | 13 | 0 |
| 2014 | 10 | 0 |
| 2013 | 10 | 0 |
| 2012 | 30 | 1 |
| 2011 | 23 | 1 |
| 2010 | 30 | 0 |
| 2009 | 21 | 0 |
| 2008 | 24 | 3 |
| 2007 | 28 | 1 |
| 2006 | 27 | 0 |
| 2005 | 23 | 6 |
| 2004 | 16 | 0 |
| 2003 | 10 | 0 |
| 2002 | 51 | 5 |
| 2001 | 18 | 0 |
| 2000 | 24 | 0 |
| 1999 | 34 | 0 |
| 1998 | 44 | 1 |
| 1997 | 20 | 5 |
| 1996 | 36 | 3 |
| 1995 | 10 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 1 |
| 1992 | 9 | 1 |
| 1991 | 6 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 1 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1988 | 5 | 2 |
| 1987 | 11 | 1 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 9 | 2 |
| 1983 | 7 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 3 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 5 | 0 |
| 1977 | 6 | 1 |
| 1976 | 2 | 1 |
| 1975 | 3 | 0 |
| 1974 | 5 | 1 |
| 1973 | 5 | 1 |
| 1972 | 3 | 0 |
| 1971 | 8 | 2 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 1 |
| 1965 | 2 | 0 |
| 1964 | 3 | 1 |
| 1963 | 2 | 0 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 3 | 2 |
| 1959 | 1 | 1 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
| 1950 | 1 | 1 |