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Milwaukee storm history

Storm events recorded in Milwaukee, Wisconsin between 1950 and 2025.

1,081
Total events
18
Tornadoes
207
Hail
71
Floods
105
Deaths
$269.4M
Property damage

Most significant events

Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.

August 9, 2025 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Flash Flood Flash Flood1 death, $60.0M damage
Widespread and numerous reports of flash flooding in streets, in addition to rivers, creeks, and streams across the southern two thirds of Milwaukee County. 1800 homes were classified as major damage or destroyed due to flash flooding of the Lincoln and Honey Creeks. Many instanc…
January 19, 2025 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill1 death
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office reported a probable hypothermia death. A man was found deceased outside during a period of cold temperatures.
January 8, 2025 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill1 death
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office reported a probable hypothermia death. A man was found deceased outside during a period of cold temperatures.
December 13, 2024 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill2 deaths
The Milwaukee County Examiner's office reported two probable hypothermia deaths. Both persons were homeless and one was found outside, while the other was found in a vacant, boarded up home. An arctic airmass had settled over the area.
December 2, 2024 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill1 death
A homeless man was found deceased outside during a stretch of cold weather. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office determined hypothermia as a factor.
November 27, 2024 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill1 death
A probable hypothermia death was reported by the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office. A man was found deceased in an unheated home.
June 26, 2024 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Rip Current Rip Current1 death, 1 injury
A 17 year old male was found dead last night after drowning in Lake Michigan off of Bender Park in Oak Creek, WI (Milwaukee Co). He was swimming with his family at Bender Park Beach when a rip current (Likely structural given photos near break wall) swept him and two other teenag…
January 12, 2024 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill4 deaths
Four probable hypothermia deaths occurred from January 12-15th according to the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office. Dangerous wind chill temperatures from 20 below to 30 below zero were observed for much of the time from early morning on January 14th until early morning o…
June 14, 2022 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat2 deaths
Heat Index values ranging from 105 to 113 degrees on June 14th and rising into the lower 100's once again on June 15th. Milwaukee County Medical Examiner determined that a 39 year old female and a 89 year old male died from heat related causes. The female was found in her house a…
June 13, 2022 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Flood Flood3 deaths
A 10 year old boy fell into rapidly rising waters of a concrete drainage ditch after a thunderstorm with heavy rainfall. His father and neighbor jumped in to help, but all three were swept away and drowned. The boy was found downstream the next day in the Kinnickinnic River. The …
May 23, 2022 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Rip Current Rip Current1 death
A young lady drowned in Lake Michigan, at McKinley Marina. Winds were around 10 mph during the afternoon, with an onshore component. Lake water temperatures were dangerously cold in the 40s. The young lady was found 30 to 40 feet outside of the breakwater.
August 8, 2020 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Rip Current Rip Current2 deaths
A young swimmer and the man who tried to save him died due to drowning at McKinley Beach at the Milwaukee lakeshore. Breezy south winds resulted in moderate waves and dangerous underwater currents along the shore, and near piers and breakwalls. Wave heights were estimated to be 2…
July 18, 2020 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Rip Current Rip Current1 death
Man drowns in water off McKinley Beach after rescuing two family members from deep water, waves and currents.
February 17, 2020 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill1 death
A 72 year-old man was found conscious and crawling on his driveway in the morning. He was taken to the hospital where he died. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner determined the probable cause of death as hypothermia. He had a core body temperature of 79 degrees Fahrenheit.
February 14, 2020 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill1 death
A 73 year-old woman was found dead in her unheated home. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner determined the probable cause of death as hypothermia.
February 11, 2020 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill1 death
A 65 year-old man was found dead in the morning on his snow covered driveway in Glendale. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner determined the cause of death as hypothermia. He was last seen the prior afternoon. Temperatures were mainly in the 20 degree Fahrenheit range during th…
November 10, 2019 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill1 death
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner confirmed the death of a man as hypothermia. He was found deceased in a backyard. Temperatures were primarily in the 30 degree Fahrenheit range.
November 6, 2019 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill1 death
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner confirmed the death of a homeless man as hypothermia. He was found deceased in a parking lot. Temperatures were primarily in the 30 degree Fahrenheit range.
March 5, 2019 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill1 death
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office reported the death of a man due to hypothermia. The 79-year-old man was found dead on a porch and was not dressed for the weather. He suffered from Alzheimer's and had wandered away from his home. Temperatures were in the single digi…
March 3, 2019 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill1 death
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office reported the death of a homeless man due to hypothermia. The 57-year-old man was found frozen in an abandoned vehicle and was missing for a month.
February 3, 2019 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill1 death
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office reported the death of a man due to hypothermia. The 56-year-old man was found in his vehicle which was parked on the street.
February 1, 2019 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill1 death
A man was found frozen in the snow on the side deck of his home. The man was a heavy drinker and often would pass out, outside his home. Temperatures were below zero Fahrenheit on January 31st into the early morning hours of February 1st. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's O…
January 29, 2019 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill2 deaths
Wind chill temperatures of 35 below to 55 below zero. A man was found frozen in a detached garage in Milwaukee on January 29th. He likely collapsed and died after shoveling snow. A man was found frozen in the snow on January 31st. He was not dressed appropriately and died from hy…
January 22, 2019 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Winter Storm Winter Storm1 death
Around six inches of snow accumulation and areas of freezing drizzle. A man collapsed and died while shoveling.
January 18, 2019 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Winter Storm Winter Storm2 deaths
Four to seven inches of snow accumulation with the highest amounts near Lake MI. Numerous vehicle slide-offs and accidents occurred. Two men died in their homes shortly after shoveling on January 20th.
December 28, 2018 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill1 death
A deceased homeless man was found partially submerged in a lagoon near Froedtert Hospital. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiners Office determined the primary cause of death as hypothermia. He was also intoxicated and likely fell into the lagoon.
November 29, 2018 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill1 death
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office determined a man died due to hypothermia after leaving his group home and wandering into the woods. He was not dressed appropriately for the weather.
January 1, 2018 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill1 death
Wind chill temperatures of 20 below to 30 below zero, and low temperatures below zero occurred at times during this period of prolonged arctic air. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner confirmed three deaths due to hypothermia. Water main breaks and burst pipes occurred across t…
December 25, 2017 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill2 deaths
Wind chill temperatures of 20 below to 30 below zero, and low temperatures below zero occurred at times during this period of prolonged arctic air. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner confirmed three deaths due to hypothermia. Water main breaks and burst pipes occurred across t…
March 12, 2017 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Lake-Effect Snow Lake-Effect Snow4 deaths
Eight to thirteen inches of snow accumulation. Numerous slide-offs and chain-reaction accidents. Overall, there were 59 crash calls and 68 disabled vehicles during the daylight hours. Four older men collapsed and died while shoveling or snow blowing.
January 5, 2017 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill1 death
A woman was found dead in her unheated home. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office reported the cause of death as Hypothermia.
January 4, 2017 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill1 death
A man died of hypothermia according to the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office. The man's frozen body was found outside at a trailer park around 10:00 AM. Low temperatures were in the teens.
December 19, 2016 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Winter Weather Winter Weather1 death
Areas of ice and snow on roadways resulted in approximately 40 crashes on the freeway system. A pickup truck slid off the Hoan Bridge and landed on its roof after falling 40-50 feet. The one occupant was killed.
December 18, 2016 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill1 death
Wind chill temperatures dropped to 20 to 29 below zero with the coldest readings the morning of December 19th. A woman died of hypothermia according to the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office. She was found outside on the back stairs of her apartment.
December 16, 2016 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Winter Storm Winter Storm2 deaths
Snow accumulation of 6-9 inches. Two men died after shoveling snow according to the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner.
December 10, 2016 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Winter Storm Winter Storm1 death
Snow accumulation of 8-9 inches. A man died after shoveling snow according to the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner.
December 10, 2016 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill1 death
A woman died of hypothermia according to the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office. She was found outside in a yard. The low temperatures of the day was in the upper teens with a high temperature in the middle 20s.
July 27, 2016 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Heat Heat1 death
One heat-related death occurred. Heat index values reached the lower 90s.
January 17, 2016 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill1 death
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office diagnosed the death of a woman as hypothermia. Temperatures were below zero Fahrenheit with wind chill temperatures 20 below zero at the time. Video from a business recorded her collapsing in front of a home around 4:25 a.m. She was …
January 8, 2016 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill1 death
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office diagnosed hypothermia as the cause of death of a missing man who was found dead inside his neighbor's carport that had a zippered cover. The man was only wearing a shirt, sweat pants, and socks. Temperatures were in the 20s and 30s F…
December 28, 2015 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Winter Storm Winter Storm2 deaths
Wet snow and sleet accumulation of 5 to 10 inches. East to northeast wind gusts up to 45 mph. Visibility reduced to 1/4 to 1/2 mile at times.
February 1, 2015 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Winter Storm Winter Storm3 deaths
Ten to twelve inches of snow accumulation. Whiteout and blizzard conditions near Lake MI, reaching as far inland as Mitchell Field, with frequent northeast wind gusts of 35-40 mph. Slightly better conditions inland from Lake MI, but still heavy snow and blowing snow with wind gus…
January 1, 2015 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill1 death
A homeless man was found deceased in an alcove near a liquor store. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's office determined hypothermia as the cause of death. Intoxication was another significant condition in his death. Temperatures ranged from 15-30 degrees throughout the cale…
December 5, 2014 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill1 death
The Milwaukee County Examiner's office reported the death of an elderly man from hypothermia. The man fell outside his home suffering a cervical fracture, and then died from hypothermia. The temperatures were in the 30s.
December 3, 2014 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill1 death
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's office reported a death of a homeless woman due to hypothermia. She had been living in her vehicle. Temperatures earlier in the morning were in the 20s with temperatures in the lower 30s when she was found.
March 16, 2014 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill1 death
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner reported the death of a woman from hypothermia during the morning. She was found in the driveway of her home. The Medical Examiner also determined she was intoxicated. Temperatures throughout Sunday morning were in the upper teens Fahrenheit …
February 5, 2014 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill1 death
An elderly woman suffering from Dementia fell in her apartment with the heat turned off on February 5th. She was found that same day and taken to the hospital. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's office reported she died in the hospital of complications from hypothermia on Fe…
January 27, 2014 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill1 death
Wind chill temperatures ranged from 20 below to 34 below zero. One cold weather death was reported by the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office. An elderly woman was found dead in her backyard around 3:30 pm on January 28th. She appeared to be returning from a trip to a stor…
January 3, 2014 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill1 death
Wind chill temperatures of 10 below to 19 below zero prevailed during the morning. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's office reported a probable cold weather death of a man who was found outside his home in his wheelchair in the city of Milwaukee. He was only partially cloth…
December 8, 2013 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Winter Weather Winter Weather1 death
Three to six inches of powdery snow causing numerous slide-offs and accidents, including a 41 vehicle pile-up on I-894 at Greenfield Ave. in West Allis.

Events by year

YearEventsTornadoes
2025360
2024390
2023340
2022451
2021200
2020280
2019360
2018370
2017210
2016320
2015240
2014420
2013260
2012350
2011260
2010300
2009230
2008410
2007520
2006620
2005300
2004240
2003180
2002290
2001280
2000432
1999250
1998180
1997120
1996130
1995100
199460
199310
199230
199170
199030
198961
198840
1987110
198660
198521
198470
198330
198220
198131
1980101
197920
197820
197772
197630
197562
197430
197320
197220
197110
196941
196840
196710
196530
196482
196370
196252
196110
196030
195911
195821
195610