Marquette storm history
Storm events recorded in Marquette, Wisconsin between 1950 and 2025.
597
Total events
24
Tornadoes
72
Hail
12
Floods
2
Deaths
$16.3M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
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…
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.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Glaze of ice on untreated roads from a brief period of freezing rain, sleet, and snow.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Dangerous wind chill temperatures of 20 below to 28 below zero.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Wet, heavy snow accumulation of 9-12 inches with east northeast wind gusts of 30-40 mph. Some tree limbs down along with power outages.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Wet snow accumulation of 4-8 inches. Gusty winds of 25-35 mph with scattered small tree limbs down and some power outages.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A glaze of ice on elevated surfaces and sporadically on roadways.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Maximum heat index values from 110-116 degrees Fahrenheit.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index values of 100-105 degrees Fahrenheit.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulation of 1-6 inches with the highest totals over the southeast portion of the county.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulation of 4-6 inches.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow accumulation of 6-9 inches.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow accumulation of 6 to 7 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulation of 1-3 inches over the southern half of the county.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulation of 1-2 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulation of 2-4 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Glaze of ice on roadways from light freezing rain.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 7 | 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 |