Pepin County, Wisconsin
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1951 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
7
Tornado reports
44
Hail reports
15
Floods since 1996
260
All events
0
Deaths
$18.6M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Pepin County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 7 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.
Tornado touched down in northern Buffalo County, and continued on ground for 9 miles into eastern Pepin County. Two homes were destroyed in Pepin County. House collapse injured 6 family members. Trailer home also damaged. Tornado rated F3 for a brief time east of Durand, however …
Tornado F3 Tornado
Hail Hail
Winter Storm Winter Storm
CoCoRaHS Observer 3 miles NNE of Stockholm measured two tenths of an inch of ice accretion.
Blizzard Blizzard
Visibilities were dramatically reduced, reaching below 1/4 mile at times, as heavy snow fell and sustained winds were 15 to 25 mph with frequent gusts over 35 mph. The 2-day snowfall reports ranged from about 15 to 20 inches throughout the county, with the highest report being 19…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Neighboring AWOS stations located at the Red Wing Regional Airport and Menomonie Municipal Airport observed approximately an hour of freezing rain. There was less than one tenth of ice accretion but did make the travel conditions incredibly slippery.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light snow and gusty winds produced 1 to 2 inches across the county and periods of reduced visibility down to one mile. CoCoRaHS observers measured 1.5 inches in 3 miles NE of Stockholm.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Nearby KRGK reported wind gusts as high as 25 mph during the evening as air temperatures dropped from -15F to -20F overnight. The lowest measured wind chill was -41F at 1AM on the 23rd.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
There were no reports within Pepin county of freezing precipitation, but given the proximity to nearby CoCoRaHS and AWOS reports it is likely that light icing occurred during the afternoon due to freezing rain or sleet.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall reports ranged from 5 to 7 inches, and the highest report was 7.0 inches near Lund. Winds became breezy at times, dropping surface visibilities at nearby KRGK to 1 mile or less at times while snow was falling.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A nearby CoCoRaHS observer just over the southern border of the county in Mondovi reported a layer of ice which made roads and sidewalks slippery.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Between 3 to 4 inches of snow fell across the county. A CoCoRaHS observers measured 4 inches of snow 3 miles NE of Stockholm.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals across the county were reported around 4 to 6 inches.The highest report was 5.3 inches 3 miles NE of Stockholm. The snow was generally light and fluffy, and fell over a period longer than 24 hours.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A combination of snow and strong winds impacted the county Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Snowfall amounts around 1 to 2 inches were estimated across the county, and wind gusts around 30 to 40 mph were measured throughout the event at nearby Red Wing Regional Airport.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Pepin County Sheriff's Office reported that a portion of County Highway N was closed due to heavy rain and flooding just north of Ella.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Cocorahs station WI-PP-8 Durand 2W- 72 hour total of 6.68 inches.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Cocorahs station WI-PP-12 Durand 1.5 SW - 72 hour total of 6.20 inches.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Cocorahs station WI-PP-13 Durand 0.7 E 72 hour total of 5.03 inches.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 65 mph downed multiple trees in Durand.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees down across roads in Stockholm and Pepin.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down across road 2 miles northwest of Durand or 1.5 miles north of the intersection of Co Rd D and WI-25.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down across State Road 85, 3.5 mile east-northeast of Durand.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of a downed tree west of Durand.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of several downed trees near the town of Pepin.
Hail Hail
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
The wind chill dropped to -32 at the RAWS site near Ganoe Hill.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
An estimated 2 to 4 inches of snowfall was measured across the county, based on surrounding reports.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Two to four inches of snowfall was measured across the county. A CoCoRaHS observer measured 2.7 inches of snow accumulation near Stockholm, WI.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Interpolated snowfall analysis from CoCoRaHS observations showed three to seven inches of snow was measured across the county. The highest snowfall amount was 6.4 inches two miles northeast of Stockholm, WI.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed in Pepin.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Three inches diameter branches were downed along a 150 foot tree line.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Multiple bands of snow moved through and produced generally 9 to 13 inches of heavy wet snow and 30 mph wind gusts in the northern region of the county.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
CoCoRaHS observers measured three to five inches of snow across the county.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Two to three inches of snow fell across the county.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Warm environmental temperatures in the mid 90s combined with high dewpoint values in the mid and upper 70s caused high heat indices exceeding 105F for over three hours. The AWOS station located in Hager City, WI (in adjacent Pierce County) first recorded its highest apparent temp…
Hail Hail
Social media showed a picture of hail near baseball size.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A funnel cloud was reported near Porcupine in Pepin County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A Facebook photo showed an uprooted tree near Durand.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell on a building and caused minor damage.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
This is a continuation of the winter storm that began on March 31. A wintry mix with a couple hours of very heavy snow and strong northwest winds produced hazardous driving conditions. Based on surrounding reports, radar, ASOS observations, and WIDOT road conditions, this event v…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A wintry mix with a couple hours of very heavy snow and strong northwest winds produced hazardous driving conditions. Based on surrounding reports, radar, ASOS observations, and WIDOT road conditions, this event verified at 0300 CST on April 01, before the snow ended during the e…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Measured 4.5 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Multiple bands of snow moved across the county. Sustained winds increased out of the northeast to 20 mph with gusts near 30 mph. Across the county, Interpolated Snowfall Analysis using the National Gridded Snowfall Analysis (NGSA) map detailed that at least 4-8 inches fell in 24 …
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A band of heavy snow lifted up from the south and produced 5 to 6 inches across the county, with a few locations picking up close to 7 inches in the southern part of the county. Most of the snow fell between midnight and 6 AM on the 19th.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
There were several reports of 3 to 6 inches across the county during an 24 hour period from January 03 to January 04.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Whiteout conditions were expected from a deep fresh snow pack and forecast winds of 40 to 50 mph. However, wind gusts ended up being less than forecast, so this event did not verify the Blizzard Warning. Roads were ice-covered, and very cold wind chills of -25 to -35 were observe…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
There were multiple reports of 5-6 inches across the county within a 12-hour period. The highest observation was 8 mi northwest of Pepin, WI 5.5 inches of snowfall. with This verifies the winter storm warning.
Hail Hail
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 0 |
| 2025 | 19 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 11 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 1 |
| 2021 | 7 | 0 |
| 2020 | 10 | 0 |
| 2019 | 10 | 0 |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 9 | 1 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 |
| 2008 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 | 10 | 0 |
| 2006 | 7 | 0 |
| 2005 | 8 | 0 |
| 2004 | 12 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 14 | 0 |
| 2001 | 17 | 0 |
| 2000 | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 | 6 | 1 |
| 1997 | 11 | 0 |
| 1996 | 18 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 1 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 | 5 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1951 | 1 | 1 |
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