Oneida County, Wisconsin
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1950 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
22
Tornado reports
142
Hail reports
12
Floods since 1996
590
All events
6
Deaths
$55.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Oneida County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 22 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.
A 66-year-old man was struck by lightning outside his residence on Tanglewood Court in Minocqua. He was first taken to Howard Young Medical Center, then transported to St. Claire's Hospital in Weston. From there, he was taken to a burn center in Madison where he died from his inj…
Hail Hail
Half dollar size hail fell in Hazelhurst. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest sleet total in Oneida County was 1 inch in Rhinelander. 0.20 inches of ice was also measured near Rhinelander.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest sleet total in Oneida County was 0.8 inches near Rhinelander.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall totals across Oneida County included 18.6 inches in Minocqua and 11.7 inches near Rhinelander. In addition, winds gusting to 35 to 45 mph caused near-blizzard conditions at times on Sunday March 15 and Monday March 16.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall total in Oneida County was 8.8 inches in Minocqua as well as Rhinelander.
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 -39 degrees Monday morning (1/26).
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 -55 degrees from Thursday evening (1/22) through Saturday morning (1/24).
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 -40 during the morning hours.
Drought Drought
Precipitation totals at Rhinelander for the fall (Sep-Nov) were only 57% of normal. In January, above normal precipitation was reported for a second consecutive month (177% of normal). The above normal precipitation brought an end to the Severe Drought (D2) across the southeast q…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfalls across Oneida County included 12 inches in Minocqua as well as near Goodnow and 10.9 inches in Rhinelander.
Drought Drought
During the fall (Sep 1 - Nov 30), Rhinelander recorded 4.70 inches of rain and melted snow which was only 57% 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 mo…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall total in Oneida County was 7.2 inches in Minocqua. Over 2,000 were reported without power in Oneida County.
Drought Drought
At Rhinelander, below normal precipitation was recorded from September through November. The October precipitation total was 1.18 inches or 30% of normal. The peak in the dry spell occurred from November 1-23, with only 0.15 inches recorded, which was only 12% of the monthly tota…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees near Harshaw. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
The highest ice total in Oneida County was 0.25 inches in Three Lakes.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall totals across Oneida County included 7.2 inches in Rhinelander, 6.5 inches in Pelican Lake, and 6 inches near Goodnow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall totals across Oneida County included 10.5 inches in Pelican Lake, 10.1 inches near Rhinelander and near Mc Naughton, and 10 inches near Goodnow. Winds gusted to 30 to 40 mph at times Wednesday afternoon.
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 -36 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 -47 during the late evening and morning hours.
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 -43 during the late evening and morning hours.
Drought Drought
Severe Drought (D2) extended across much of the northeast half of the county on the 1st. Enough precipitation (rain and snow) fell during the past week to bring an end to the Severe Drought (D2) based on the December 5th Drought Monitor.
Drought Drought
At the beginning of the month, the western half of the county was designated in Severe Drought (D2) with the eastern half in Moderate Drought (D1). Above normal precipitation from October 29th through November 7th brought some much needed precipitation to the area. The precipitat…
Hail Hail
Nickel size hail fell near Lake Tomahawk. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Drought Drought
Below normal rainfall during the latter half of September resulted in Severe Drought (D2) conditions across the eastern third of the county, with the remainder of the county in Moderate Drought (D1) at the beginning of October. Warmer than normal temperatures and below normal rai…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed multiple trees in Rhinelander. The time of this event is an estimate based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees in Monico. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorms produced a wind gust to 58 mph at the Rhinelander airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees in Monico. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Hail Hail
Penny size hail fell in Minocqua.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall total in Oneida County was 8 inches near Rhinelander as well as near McNaughton. Winds gusted to 30 to 40 mph at times Tuesday afternoon (4/2) and evening. The winds caused tree damage and power outages throughout the county, with over 1,200 without power.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall totals across Oneida County included 9 inches near Rhinelander and Goodnow, 8.1 inches in Willow, 8 inches in Rhinelander, and 7.8 inches in Hazelhurst.
Drought Drought
At the beginning of the month, Severe Drought (D2) encompassed all of Oneida County. Well below normal precipitation totals were observed through the 22nd. A winter storm then brought copious amounts of precipitation (rain/snow) from the 24th through the 26th, with amounts of 1.0…
Drought Drought
Drought that developed last summer continued through the winter across Oneida County. At the beginning of the month, Severe Drought (D2) encompassed all but the northeast corner of the county, with Moderate Drought (D1) designated over the remainder of the county. By the 20th, Se…
Drought Drought
Drought that developed last summer continued into the new year across Oneida County. During the month, all but the far northeast portion of the county was designated in Severe Drought (D2). The far northeast portion of the county was designated in Moderate Drought (D1). For much …
Drought Drought
Drought developed during the summer and continued into the winter. Precipitation totals continued to run below normal again across Oneida County. During the month, all but the far northeast portion of the county was designated in Severe Drought (D2). The far northeast portion of …
Drought Drought
Drought that developed during the summer continued through the fall. No relief was noted during the month as the precipitation deficits were large across Oneida County. During the month, all but the far northeast portion of the county was designated in Severe Drought (D2). The fa…
Drought Drought
Drought conditions that developed during the summer continued into the fall. From October 1st through the 23rd, there was not much change in the drought conditions as rainfall amounts continued to run below normal, generally from an inch to an inch and a half. During this time fr…
Drought Drought
Extreme Drought (D3) across southern portions of the county expanded northward to cover the southern two-thirds of the county during the latter half of the month. The remainder of the county was classified in the Severe Drought (D2) category throughout the month. Rhinelander rece…
Drought Drought
Severe Drought (D2) conditions developed across the western half of Vilas County at the beginning of the month, then expanded across much of the rest of the county during the latter half of the month.
Drought Drought
Moderate Drought (D1) conditions continued across the county during July. The rainfall total at Rhinelander was 2.92 inches which was 1.23 inches below normal (70% of normal).
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The highest snowfall totals in Oneida County included 7 inches in Minocqua as well as Sugar Camp and 6.5 inches near Goodnow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall totals in Oneida County included 10.1 inches in Hazelhurst, 9 inches in Lake Tomahawk as well as near Goodnow, and 7 inches in Willow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall totals in Oneida County included 16.3 inches in Hazelhurst, 15 inches in Lake Tomahawk, 13.8 inches in Rhinelander and 13.5 inches near Goodnow.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The highest snowfall totals across Oneida County included 11.5 inches northwest of Rhinelander, 10.5 inches in Rhinelander as well as Minocqua, and 10 inches in Lake Tomahawk as well as Hazelhurst.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall totals in Oneida County included 7.3 inches near Minocqua and 6 inches near Hazelhurst.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The highest snowfall totals across Oneida County included 10.5 inches in Lake Tomahawk, 10.3 inches near Hazelhurst, and 8.5 inches in Rhinelander.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 0 |
| 2025 | 11 | 0 |
| 2024 | 14 | 0 |
| 2023 | 12 | 0 |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 |
| 2021 | 20 | 0 |
| 2020 | 10 | 0 |
| 2019 | 22 | 1 |
| 2018 | 10 | 0 |
| 2017 | 26 | 1 |
| 2016 | 9 | 0 |
| 2015 | 7 | 0 |
| 2014 | 24 | 0 |
| 2013 | 15 | 0 |
| 2012 | 16 | 0 |
| 2011 | 11 | 0 |
| 2010 | 18 | 0 |
| 2009 | 19 | 0 |
| 2008 | 22 | 0 |
| 2007 | 21 | 0 |
| 2006 | 10 | 0 |
| 2005 | 11 | 0 |
| 2004 | 8 | 2 |
| 2003 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 | 31 | 2 |
| 2001 | 18 | 2 |
| 2000 | 31 | 1 |
| 1999 | 30 | 0 |
| 1998 | 17 | 0 |
| 1997 | 19 | 0 |
| 1996 | 31 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 9 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 5 | 1 |
| 1990 | 4 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 1 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 1 |
| 1985 | 8 | 1 |
| 1984 | 4 | 1 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 | 6 | 3 |
| 1980 | 4 | 2 |
| 1977 | 3 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1955 | 1 | 0 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |
| 1950 | 1 | 1 |
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