Pepin storm history
Storm events recorded in Pepin, Wisconsin between 1950 and 2025.
249
Total events
7
Tornadoes
42
Hail
14
Floods
0
Deaths
$18.6M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
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
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
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The starting point was estimated based on video evidence as it began over the Mississippi River (Lake Pepin). Once onshore, the tornado knocked down or broke about one dozen trees as it moved up the river bluffs and dissipated. Maximum winds were estimated at 70 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Pepin County primarily had minor damages ' trees down throughout the county, a couple of houses had minor roof damage, and one farm losing an agricultural structure that was only a year old.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Light snow developed early Friday afternoon. Several bands of light to occasional moderate snowfall occurred in the afternoon, and through the late evening. The snowfall tapered off Saturday morning. Total snowfall amounts across the county averaged between 9 to 11 inches.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a measured wind gust of 60 mph east of Porcupine from a private weather sensor.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were numerous trees and power lines blown down between Arkansaw and west of Durand. Some of the debris landed on houses and vehicles, plus some of the trees were blocking Highways 10 and 25. The worst damage was west of the Chippewa River. Power outages were also reported i…
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 7 | 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 |