Racine County, Wisconsin
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1957 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
27
Tornado reports
122
Hail reports
55
Floods since 1996
917
All events
15
Deaths
$52.0M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Racine County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 27 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.
The Racine Sheriff's Office said the 15-year-old went under while swimming at Carre-Hogle Park (2 S Racine in Racine County) and did not resurface. She was later pulled from the water approximately 20 feet from shore. Reported conditions were very poor, with 20'25 mph sustained w…
Man succumbs to drowning in rough and choppy waters after rescuing two children. Incident took place along North Pier, just south of North Beach along Lake Michigan in Racine. Incoming waves were estimated to be 4 to 5 feet from nearby buoy off Milwaukee County. Winds were north …
Young woman pulled from Lake Michigan waters at North Beach in Racine WI later succumbed to her drowning injuries.
Young woman succumbed to drowning injuries which occurred at Zoo Beach along the Racine lakefront, shortly after being pulled from the water. Onshore winds and waves may have caused longshore and structural currents along the beach and North Pier which may have contributed to the…
A young teenage swimmer at North Beach along the Racine lakefront was found unconscious about 200 yards from shore. The swimmer was flown to a local hospital but succumbed to injuries sustained from drowning two days later. Onshore winds and waves may have caused long shore and s…
Snow accumulation of 3-5 inches. A two-vehicle head on crash related to snow covered roads resulted in one death and nine injuries.
A large tree limb fell on a vehicle, killing a woman and seriously injuring her husband. The incident occurred near Nicholson road around 9:30 AM CST. Shortly after, a 51 mph wind gust was recorded at the Racine Batten airport.
The Racine County Medical Examiner's Office reported hypothermia as the underlying cause of death of a man who fell from a bluff into Lake Michigan. The man was found along the shoreline partially encased in ice. Temperatures ranged from the single digits late Sunday evening to b…
High winds blew over a 51-foot grain auger early in the afternoon, killing a farmer. The farm was located on highway C, northeast of Union Grove and southwest of the Ives Grove area of Yorkville. Also, large tree branches fell in two separate areas of the city of Racine landing i…
Three to five inches of powdery snow causing numerous slide-offs and accidents, including a pile-up on Interstate 94. Sixty accidents were reported between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. One death was reported and a state senator was injured.
Heavy rains resulted in flash flooding of a construction zone on the west frontage road of I-94 between STH 20 and CTH C. A 76-year-old Dousman man died when his car stalled in the flood waters after driving into a flooded ditch in the construction zone. The preliminary cause of …
An elderly man trimming tress in his yard was struck and killed by lightning.
Lakeshore erosion at Carre Hogel Park (200' shoreline), Pershing Drive (900' shoreline), North of Zoo Beach (260' embankment/bluff and shoreline erosion), and Shoop Park (50' erosion).
The Fox River crested in Burlington at a record level of 16.15 feet on July 13th after 4-8 inches of rain in the Fox River Basin. The city of Burlington is divided in half at this river stage from east to west. Bridges and streets in downtown Burlington are blocked off and closed…
This tornado is a continuation of a segment that started in Kenosha County. It quickly intensified to an EF-1 rating after moving into Racine County. It moved into southern Racine County about 2.3 miles southwest of Union Grove, around 1,700 feet to the east of the intersection o…
Heavy rains resulted in flash flooding across much of Racine County, especially in the city of Racine. Water depths on road surfaces reached 3 feet or more and there were gravel washouts. Some farm fields remained flooded into early July. The breakdown for residential home losses…
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Peak heat index: 110F Wind Lake 108F Burlington 106F Racine.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Peak Heat Index: 106F-West Bend.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Tornado EF0 Tornado
Tornado started in a mainly open field to the west of Highway 83. A few branches were downed. Along the intermittent path, multiple trees were downed in different directions. A port-a-potty was displaced and pushed over. The tornado continued to the northeast into an inaccessible…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
Tornado started near Raynor Ave and tracked to the northeast while crossing 5 Mile and 6 Mile Rd before ending near 7 Mile Rd. Most damage was minor but some sheet metal was lofted from a barn. Tornado tracked just to the east of the Milwaukee Airport Terminal Doppler Radar.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
Tornado started near 6 Mile Rd west of Raynor Ave and tracked to the northeast, ending in southern Milwaukee county. Possible that this tornado merged with the other one directly to the south.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Total destruction of a greenhouse and damage to other outbuildings. Multiple trees uprooted and leaning to the north northeast.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding of streets from the 1600 to 1700 block of 2 Mile Rd. Flash flooding at the 1000 block of 61st Dr. Flooding at 67th Dr. and Mill Ave. Flash flooding at Sharp Rd. and Rowntree Rd.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado developed northwest of Honey Creek Road and then hit a barn along the road, shifting it off of its foundation. The tornado then continued southeast toward Waterford, removing sheet metal from a shed along Buena Park Rd. The tornado then continued through the north sid…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
Sporadic damage path along Plank Road with mainly tree damage. Some barn/outbuildings had damage to their roofs with sheet metal panels missing/lofted in 2 locations.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trained spotter reports uprooted trees and shingle damage from thunderstorm winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Some siding damage.
High Wind High Wind
Batten Airport in Racine recorded a wind gust of 67 mph. Outdoor equipment and trailers were moved across a parking lot of a large retailer, including substantial damage to its sheds. Some snapped and uprooted trees also occurred in the Racine area.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A light glaze due to light freezing rain and intermittent sleet.
Blizzard Blizzard
Snowfall totals of 3 to 7 inches and winds of 40 to 60 mph caused frequent white-out conditions across the county. Highest snowfall totals were in the northwest portions of the county. The Racine Airport ASOS measured a peak wind gust of 63 mph toward the beginning of the storm. …
High Wind High Wind
Measured wind gust of 61 mph from the Racine-Batten Airport. Many branches down, and several thousand customers without power.
Hail Hail
Flood Flood
Video provided of a stranded vehicle in floodwaters in Burlington.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Five vehicles reported stranded in floodwaters in Racine from the Racine Police Department. 30 service calls taken by the Racine PD related to the flooding, including flooded roadways, underpasses, and uncovered manholes. Many yards and basements flooded. Flooding impacts also af…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulation of 1-2 inches in the northern portion of the county.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Widespread wind chills between 35 and 40 below observed countywide, with locally colder readings. Coldest wind chill of 42 below observed at the Racine ASOS.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Between 1 to 3 inches of snow observed countywide, with locally higher totals. Greatest accumulation of 3.1 inches observed in Burlington.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Generally 1 to 2 inches of snow accumulation observed countywide. Highest total of 1.8 inches observed in Browns Lake.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Totals near 0.5 inches observed countywide, with locally higher totals. Greatest accumulation of 1 inch observed in Rochester. Blowing snow and reduced visibilities continue following the end of snowfall, leading to lingering travel impacts.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Generally 1.5 inches or less of snow accumulation countywide. Snow squall conditions confirmed based on visibility readings from the RAC ASOS. Numerous crashes countywide.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulation of 1-2 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulation of an inch or less. Westerly wind gusts around 45 mph.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 28 | 5 |
| 2025 | 25 | 0 |
| 2024 | 14 | 0 |
| 2023 | 19 | 0 |
| 2022 | 24 | 1 |
| 2021 | 18 | 0 |
| 2020 | 25 | 0 |
| 2019 | 21 | 0 |
| 2018 | 26 | 0 |
| 2017 | 20 | 0 |
| 2016 | 19 | 0 |
| 2015 | 21 | 1 |
| 2014 | 29 | 0 |
| 2013 | 25 | 0 |
| 2012 | 35 | 0 |
| 2011 | 24 | 0 |
| 2010 | 30 | 3 |
| 2009 | 36 | 0 |
| 2008 | 56 | 1 |
| 2007 | 49 | 1 |
| 2006 | 45 | 0 |
| 2005 | 22 | 0 |
| 2004 | 35 | 0 |
| 2003 | 19 | 0 |
| 2002 | 29 | 0 |
| 2001 | 33 | 1 |
| 2000 | 29 | 1 |
| 1999 | 23 | 0 |
| 1998 | 15 | 0 |
| 1997 | 18 | 0 |
| 1996 | 18 | 0 |
| 1995 | 10 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 | 2 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 1 |
| 1984 | 9 | 0 |
| 1983 | 5 | 1 |
| 1982 | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 5 | 1 |
| 1979 | 2 | 1 |
| 1978 | 3 | 1 |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | 3 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 4 | 2 |
| 1965 | 2 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 2 | 2 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
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