Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1956 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
19
Tornado reports
212
Hail reports
76
Floods since 1996
1,113
All events
107
Deaths
$348.6M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Milwaukee County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 19 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.
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…
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office reported a probable hypothermia death. A man was found deceased outside during a period of cold temperatures.
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office reported a probable hypothermia death. A man was found deceased outside during a period of cold temperatures.
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.
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.
A probable hypothermia death was reported by the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office. A man was found deceased in an unheated home.
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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.
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…
Man drowns in water off McKinley Beach after rescuing two family members from deep water, waves and currents.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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…
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…
Around six inches of snow accumulation and areas of freezing drizzle. A man collapsed and died while shoveling.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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…
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.
A woman was found dead in her unheated home. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office reported the cause of death as Hypothermia.
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.
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.
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.
Snow accumulation of 6-9 inches. Two men died after shoveling snow according to the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner.
Snow accumulation of 8-9 inches. A man died after shoveling snow according to the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner.
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.
One heat-related death occurred. Heat index values reached the lower 90s.
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 …
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…
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.
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…
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…
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.
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.
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 26 | 1 |
| 2025 | 36 | 0 |
| 2024 | 39 | 0 |
| 2023 | 34 | 0 |
| 2022 | 45 | 1 |
| 2021 | 20 | 0 |
| 2020 | 28 | 0 |
| 2019 | 36 | 0 |
| 2018 | 37 | 0 |
| 2017 | 21 | 0 |
| 2016 | 32 | 0 |
| 2015 | 24 | 0 |
| 2014 | 42 | 0 |
| 2013 | 26 | 0 |
| 2012 | 35 | 0 |
| 2011 | 26 | 0 |
| 2010 | 30 | 0 |
| 2009 | 23 | 0 |
| 2008 | 41 | 0 |
| 2007 | 52 | 0 |
| 2006 | 62 | 0 |
| 2005 | 30 | 0 |
| 2004 | 24 | 0 |
| 2003 | 18 | 0 |
| 2002 | 29 | 0 |
| 2001 | 28 | 0 |
| 2000 | 43 | 2 |
| 1999 | 25 | 0 |
| 1998 | 18 | 0 |
| 1997 | 18 | 0 |
| 1996 | 13 | 0 |
| 1995 | 10 | 0 |
| 1994 | 6 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 7 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 6 | 1 |
| 1988 | 4 | 0 |
| 1987 | 11 | 0 |
| 1986 | 6 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 1 |
| 1984 | 7 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 | 3 | 1 |
| 1980 | 10 | 1 |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 7 | 2 |
| 1976 | 3 | 0 |
| 1975 | 6 | 2 |
| 1974 | 3 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 |
| 1972 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 4 | 1 |
| 1968 | 4 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 3 | 0 |
| 1964 | 8 | 2 |
| 1963 | 7 | 0 |
| 1962 | 5 | 2 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 3 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 1 |
| 1958 | 2 | 1 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
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