Shawano storm history
Storm events recorded in Shawano, Wisconsin between 1950 and 2025.
445
Total events
28
Tornadoes
67
Hail
9
Floods
0
Deaths
$6.8M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Dense fog contributed to a head-on collision on Highway 29 in Wittenberg.
Drought Drought
During the fall (Sep 1 - Nov 30), Shawano recorded 3.91 inches of rain and melted snow which was only 45% 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 monthl…
Drought Drought
At Shawano, below normal rainfall was first observed in late summer and continued through the fall. The precipitation total for October was only 0.91 inches or 30% of normal. The peak in of the dry spell occurred from November 1-23, with only 0.11 inches recorded, which was only …
Hail Hail
Golf ball size hail fell near Birnamwood. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed several trees in Aniwa. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Hail Hail
Nickel size hail fell near Navarino. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches in a short time caused caused a section of County Road F southeast of Bonduel to close due to flash flooding on the roadway. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds uprooted multiple trees in Tigerton. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail fell in Shawano.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail fell near Shawano. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees and power poles near Matoon. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds snapped and uprooted trees near Eland. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A tornado developed near Birnamwood at 10:00 pm CDT, then tracked northeast before lifting at 10:02 pm CDT. The tornado produced damage to an outbuilding and uprooted trees. Total path length is estimated to be 1.88 miles long, with a width of 55 yards. Peak wind estimated to be …
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A tornado developed near Matoon at 10:02 pm CDT, then tracked northeast through Matoon and entering Menominee County at 10:09 pm CDT. The tornado produced damage to some buildings and uprooted trees. Total path length is estimated to be 6.25 miles long, with a width of 65 yards. …
Ice Storm Ice Storm
The highest ice total in Marathon County was 0.40 inches in Tigerton.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall totals across Shawano County included 9.2 inches near Birnamwood and 7.9 inches in Split Rock.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall totals across Shawano County included 7.2 inches near Birnamwood and 7 inches near Tilleda as well as in Pulcifer.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The highest snowfall totals across Shawano County included 11 inches in Pella, 9.5 inches in Wittenberg, and 9 inches in Tigerton as well as near Shawano Lake.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
The combination of cold temperatures and gusty winds caused wind chill values to fall to -30 to -38 during the morning hours.
Drought Drought
The far northwest tip of the county was designated in Severe Drought (D2) at the beginning of the month, with the remainder of the county in Moderate Drought (D1). Above normal precipitation from October 29th through November 7th brought an end to the Severe Drought (D2) across t…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees in the town of Hutchins. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees near Birnamwood. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees in Shawano. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees and damaged a building in Tigerton. The time of this event is an estimate based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds uprooted multiple trees near Big Lake. The time of this event is an estimate based on radar data.
Hail Hail
Penny size hail fell in Wittenberg. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall totals across Shawano County included 9.5 inches in Pulcifer and 6.3 inches in Split Rock. Winds gusted to 30 to 40 mph at times Tuesday afternoon (4/2) into Wednesday morning (4/3). The winds caused tree damage and power outages throughout the county, with o…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall totals across Shawano County included 13.3 inches near Aniwa, 12.4 inches near Birnamwood, 12 inches in Tigerton, and 9.2 inches in Split Rock.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall totals across Shawano County included 8 inches near Tigerton and 7.5 inches in Shawano. 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 Shawano C…
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail fell in Shawano.
Hail Hail
Hail slightly larger than quarter size (1.1 inches) fell in Cecil.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail fell in Green Valley. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Hail Hail
Half dollar size hail fell near Shawano.
Hail Hail
Nickel size hail fell in Shawano.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity caused heat index values to rise as high as 108 degrees during the afternoon.
Drought Drought
At the beginning of the month, Abnormally Dry (D0) conditions prevailed across the eastern half of the county while Moderate Drought (D1) prevailed over the remainder of the county. Thunderstorms brought much needed rain to the county. Shawano reported 4.18 inches of rain or 107 …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees on the north side of Shawano Lake.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The highest snowfall totals across Shawano County included 12.3 inches in Wittenberg, 9 inches near Split Rock, and 8.8 inches in Birnamwood.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The highest snowfall total in Shawano County was 7.5 inches in Tigerton.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall totals in Shawano County included 8.8 inches in Cecil and 8 inches near Shawano.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall total in Shawano County was 8.5 inches in Tigerton. Winds gusted to 30 to 40 mph at times Wednesday night (2/22), causing blowing and drifting snow.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The highest snowfall totals across Shawano County included 6.9 inches in Split Rock and Tigerton and 6 inches in Stockbridge.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A long duration winter storm brought 2 to 4 inches of snow to Shawano County by Thursday morning (12/22), with a two-day total of 3 to 4 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…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall total in Shawano County was 7 inches in Bowler.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail fell in Shawano. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A tornado formed at 5:34 pm CDT near Wittenberg in western Shawano County and continued northeast before dissipating at 5:46 pm CDT near Bowler. Total path length is estimated to be 9.5 miles long, with a width of 125 yards. Peak wind estimated to be around 110 mph.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A brief tornado formed at 5:46 pm CDT within the Stockbridge-Munsee Community in western Shawano County and continued northeast before dissipating at 5:47 pm CDT. Total path length is estimated to be 0.5836 miles long, with a width of 50 yards. Peak wind estimated to be around 95…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado that formed at 6:09 pm CDT near Leeman in north-central Outagamie crossed the county line at 6:11 pm CDT. The tornado continued northeast and dissipated near Navarino in eastern Shawano County at 6:18 pm CDT. Total path length is estimated to be 8.2362 miles long, wit…
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | 2 |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 |
| 2023 | 13 | 0 |
| 2022 | 17 | 3 |
| 2021 | 7 | 1 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 15 | 0 |
| 2018 | 7 | 1 |
| 2017 | 15 | 5 |
| 2016 | 11 | 1 |
| 2015 | 6 | 2 |
| 2014 | 9 | 0 |
| 2013 | 18 | 0 |
| 2012 | 12 | 0 |
| 2011 | 11 | 1 |
| 2010 | 17 | 0 |
| 2009 | 13 | 0 |
| 2008 | 13 | 0 |
| 2007 | 23 | 2 |
| 2006 | 8 | 0 |
| 2005 | 14 | 0 |
| 2004 | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 | 10 | 0 |
| 2002 | 13 | 0 |
| 2001 | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 | 11 | 0 |
| 1999 | 21 | 0 |
| 1998 | 22 | 0 |
| 1997 | 10 | 0 |
| 1996 | 21 | 0 |
| 1995 | 7 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 1 |
| 1992 | 6 | 0 |
| 1991 | 6 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 7 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 8 | 2 |
| 1983 | 8 | 1 |
| 1980 | 2 | 2 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 1 |
| 1966 | 2 | 0 |
| 1964 | 2 | 1 |