Marquette County, Wisconsin
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1955 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
25
Tornado reports
75
Hail reports
12
Floods since 1996
619
All events
2
Deaths
$16.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Marquette County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 25 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.
Wind Chill temperatures ranged from 20 below to 29 below zero during the morning hours. The Marquette County Coroner pronounced a disabled woman dead of hypothermia at 9:30 am. She was found in her driveway, and appeared to have fallen and was not able to stand back up. Her cane …
Maximum daily heat index values ranged from 104 to 110 over the four days of July 17th through July 20th. An 80-year-old Illinois man died from heat-related causes while staying at his second home in Marquette County. The man had underlying medical problems that contributed to hi…
The Montello River flooded portions of Montello as it flowed out of Lake Montello. Major flooding occurred and the Main St. bridge was closed due to the high water of the river impacting the bridge. Approximately, 150 homes and businesses were flooded. Much of the flooding occurr…
Heavy rains resulted in flash flooding from the Endeavor area to the Montello area. Water depths on road surfaces reached 3 feet or more and there were gravel washouts. One hundred homes were affected with at least some flooding. Two hundred homes had minor damage. Eighty-five ho…
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Peak heat index: 105F Estimated.
Heat Heat
Peak Heat Index: 100F-Estimated.
Hail Hail
Public report of 0.88 inch diameter hail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public report of a two foot diameter pine tree trunk snapped. Wind gust estimated from radar data and damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public report of a large downed tree branch on a roof with minor shingle damage. Wind gust estimated from radar data and damage.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Reports of trees and power lines down near Oxford. Also a public report of an estimated wind gust around 60 mph.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado started near Grouse Rd east of Briggsville and then tracked to the northeast. The worst damage was to an onion farm south of County Road O. The tornado crossed Interstate 39 and dissipated near County Road CX. Storm chaser videos and photos along with security camera …
Hail Hail
Public report of 2 inch diameter hail west of Endeavor.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A glaze of ice on trees, power lines and some roads from light freezing rain.
Blizzard Blizzard
Snowfall totals of 12 to 15 inches and winds of 35 to 45 mph caused frequent white-out conditions across the county. All schools were closed.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches with highest amounts in the northern portion of the county.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Wind gusts around 50 mph and branches down.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Approximately 2 to 5 inches of snow accumulation.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Widespread wind chills between 35 and 40 below zero observed countywide on the morning of 01/23, with locally colder readings. Widespread wind chills of 30 and 35 below observed countywide during the late overnight of 01/23 into the early morning of 01/24. Coldest wind chill of 4…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Totals near 0.5 inches observed countywide. Highest accumulation of 0.5 inches observed near Montello. Blowing snow and reduced visibilities continue following the end of snowfall, leading to lingering travel impacts.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulation of 1-2 inches. Westerly wind gusts 35-40 mph.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Wind chill temperatures 20 below to 31 below zero.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulation of 4-6 inches. Some blowing and drifting snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow accumulation of 5-7 inches.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Personal weather station recording 59 mph wind gust.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees down throughout the county.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index values of 97-105 degrees Fahrenheit and minimums in the middle to upper 70s.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wisconet site MTLO recorded a wind gust of 58 mph.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm-total accumulations generally in the 2 to 4 inch range countywide. Highest total of 3.6 inches observed in Westfield. Peak wind gusts were around 40 mph during the evening while the snow was falling.
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 Montello.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm-total accumulations generally in the 1-3 inch range countywide. Highest total of 1.5 inches observed in Montello.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm-total accumulations generally in the 4-6 inch range countywide. Highest total of 5.5 inches observed in Montello.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm-total accumulations generally in the 1-2 inch range countywide. Highest total of 1.6 inches observed in Westfield.
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 -35 degree range were observed from 1145 PM January 20 through the mid morning hours of January 21. Coldest wind chill of -33 was observed in Montello.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Freezing drizzle results in light glaze of ice on untreated roads and surfaces.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Long duration snowfall brings widespread 4-6 inch totals countywide, with locally higher totals over southern portions of the county. Highest accumulation of 7.0 observed in Montello.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulation of 1-2 inches. West northwest wind gusts of 25-35 mph with visibility as low as 1/2-1 mile.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat index up to 106 degrees Fahrenheit.
Hail Hail
Estimated ping pong size hail at a golf course.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
Intermittent damage path with numerous branches downed along with upwards of 40 trees snapped, topped or uprooted. One house sustained substantial roof damage from a fallen tree. Minor garage damage was all noted from falling tree debris.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
Intermittent damage path with numerous branches downed along with 30 to 40 trees snapped, topped or uprooted.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees down in the Township of Oxford.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Wet, heavy snow accumulation of 3-5 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 1-2 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulation of 1-2 inches.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | 1 |
| 2025 | 17 | 0 |
| 2024 | 16 | 2 |
| 2023 | 12 | 0 |
| 2022 | 24 | 0 |
| 2021 | 11 | 0 |
| 2020 | 11 | 0 |
| 2019 | 23 | 0 |
| 2018 | 22 | 2 |
| 2017 | 20 | 0 |
| 2016 | 18 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6 | 0 |
| 2014 | 17 | 0 |
| 2013 | 18 | 1 |
| 2012 | 30 | 0 |
| 2011 | 24 | 0 |
| 2010 | 18 | 3 |
| 2009 | 13 | 1 |
| 2008 | 31 | 1 |
| 2007 | 28 | 0 |
| 2006 | 28 | 0 |
| 2005 | 22 | 1 |
| 2004 | 23 | 1 |
| 2003 | 15 | 0 |
| 2002 | 18 | 0 |
| 2001 | 23 | 0 |
| 2000 | 19 | 0 |
| 1999 | 14 | 0 |
| 1998 | 13 | 0 |
| 1997 | 13 | 0 |
| 1996 | 11 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 3 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 1 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 7 | 3 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 3 | 2 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963 | 2 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 1 |
| 1955 | 2 | 1 |
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