Portage storm history
Storm events recorded in Portage, Wisconsin between 1950 and 2025.
499
Total events
25
Tornadoes
106
Hail
16
Floods
2
Deaths
$11.3M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado F4 Tornado
The tornado entered Portage County from Wood County at 6:20 pm CDT (1720 CST) mainly over farmland. The twister continued to snap trees (DI 28, DOD 4) and overturn agricultural irrigation systems. About six miles south of Plover, a nearly half-mile long row of power poles were be…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall total in Portage County was 6.3 inches in Rudolph.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The highest snowfall totals across Portage County included 7.5 inches near Blaine, 6.8 near Rudolph, and 6.7 inches in Plover.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The highest snowfall totals across Portage County included 6.4 inches in Amherst, 6.1 inches near Rudolph, and 6 inches near Blaine as well as near Sheridan.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees and powerlines in Rosholt. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Hail Hail
Half dollar size hail fell near Biron. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed and uprooted multiple trees near Stevens Point. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees near Jordan. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees near Ellis. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees near Ellis. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees near Ellis. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees near Rosholt. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed multiple trees, power poles, and power lines in Amherst. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity caused heat index values to rise as high as 105 degrees during the afternoon on Saturday and again on Sunday.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail fell in Wisconsin Rapids. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Hail Hail
Ping pong size hail fell near Bancroft.
Hail Hail
Ping pong size hail fell near Amherst Junction.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A tornado developed near Bancroft at 5:52 pm CDT, then tracked north before lifting at 6:03 pm CDT. The start of the tornado was noted by trees across a road near the start of the path, with the rest of the tornado occurring over open area that was void of clear damage indicators…
Ice Storm Ice Storm
The highest ice total in Portage County was 0.50 inches in Plover.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail fell near Plover.
Hail Hail
Penny size hail fell in Plover.
Hail Hail
Half dollar size hail fell in Plover.
Hail Hail
Nickel size hail fell near Blaine.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall totals across Portage County included 10 inches in Stevens Point, 8.5 inches near Polonia, and 6.4 inches near Amherst.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall totals across Portage County included 7.7 inches in Stevens Point and 7 inches in Junction City, Custer, and Plover.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The highest snowfall totals across Portage County included 9.1 inches in Rosholt, 7 inches in Junction City, and 6.2 inches in Amherst.
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 -43 during the morning hours.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail fell in Dancy. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed several trees near Kellner. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees east of Stevens Point and blocked Highway 18. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail fell near Almond. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall total in Portage County was 6.7 inches in Almond. Winds gusted to 30 to 35 mph at times Tuesday afternoon (4/2) and evening. The winds caused tree damage and power outages throughout the county, with over 2,000 without power.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall totals across Portage County was 8 inches in Rosholt, 7.7 inches in Rudolph, and 7.3 inches near Amherst.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall total in Portage County was 8 inches near Amherst. Winds gusted to 25 to 35 mph at times Friday afternoon (1/12) into Saturday morning (1/13), causing blowing and drifting snow. The highest recorded wind speed in Portage County was 33 mph at the Stevens Point…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall total in Portage County was 6 inches near Almond.
Drought Drought
Severe Drought (D2) was confined to the far southern portion of the county along the Waushara County line with the remainder of the county in Moderate Drought (D0) through the middle of the month. Showers and thunderstorms brought heavy rain to the region on the 12th and 13th, wi…
Drought Drought
At the beginning of the month, Extreme Drought (D3) was confined along the Waushara County line while the remainder of the southern two-thirds of the county was reported in Severe Drought (D2). Corn and soybean crops suffered damage after a 2nd heat wave in as many weeks on the 2…
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity caused heat index values to rise as high as 110 degrees from the early afternoon through the early evening.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorms produced a wind gust to 59 mph in Plover.
Drought Drought
Severe Drought (D2) was noted across the southern third of the county at the beginning of the month. The worst conditions were noted around the 8th, as Extreme Drought was noted across the far southeast portions of the county. Scattered thunderstorms brought much needed rain to t…
Hail Hail
Penny size hail fell in Amherst.
Drought Drought
Moderate Drought (D0) conditions prevailed at the beginning of the month. Thunderstorms brought some much needed relief to the northern portion of the county. However, the southern third of the county was not so lucky in receiving rain. By the end of the month, the northern two-t…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The highest snowfall totals across Portage County included 11.5 inches in Rosholt, 10.6 inches near Blaine, 10.1 inches near Polonia, 9.7 inches near Rudolph, and 9.3 inches in Stevens Point.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The highest snowfall totals across Portage County included 6.9 inches near Blaine and 6 inches in Rosholt.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall total in Portage County was 7.2 inches in Amherst. Winds gusted to 30 to 40 mph at times Wednesday night (2/22), causing blowing and drifting snow. The highest recorded wind speed in Portage County was 37 mph in Plover.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Low temperatures fell to -10 to -15 degrees during the morning of December 23rd. The combination of the bitter cold and gusty westerly winds created wind chills of -35 to -42 degrees.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A long duration winter storm brought 2 to 4 inches of snow to Portage County by Thursday morning (12/22), with a two-day total of 3 to 5 inches by Friday morning (12/23). Winds gusted to 30 to 40 mph at times from Thursday night (12/22) through Saturday (12/24), causing blowing a…
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | 1 |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 |
| 2023 | 10 | 0 |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 |
| 2021 | 15 | 0 |
| 2020 | 8 | 0 |
| 2019 | 21 | 0 |
| 2018 | 7 | 0 |
| 2017 | 20 | 1 |
| 2016 | 10 | 0 |
| 2015 | 12 | 0 |
| 2014 | 13 | 0 |
| 2013 | 6 | 1 |
| 2012 | 14 | 0 |
| 2011 | 28 | 1 |
| 2010 | 17 | 0 |
| 2009 | 12 | 0 |
| 2008 | 21 | 0 |
| 2007 | 15 | 0 |
| 2006 | 14 | 0 |
| 2005 | 16 | 0 |
| 2004 | 17 | 3 |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | 16 | 0 |
| 2001 | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 | 15 | 0 |
| 1999 | 18 | 0 |
| 1998 | 23 | 0 |
| 1997 | 9 | 0 |
| 1996 | 27 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 | 0 |
| 1992 | 6 | 3 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 5 | 1 |
| 1987 | 4 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 4 | 1 |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 1 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | 6 | 4 |
| 1974 | 2 | 1 |
| 1970 | 2 | 2 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 2 | 1 |
| 1962 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
| 1956 | 1 | 1 |
| 1951 | 1 | 1 |