Shawano County, Wisconsin
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1964 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
28
Tornado reports
68
Hail reports
11
Floods since 1996
462
All events
0
Deaths
$6.8M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Shawano County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 28 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.
Dense fog contributed to a head-on collision on Highway 29 in Wittenberg.
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 Monday and 107 degrees Tuesday afternoon.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines in Bowler. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines near Adams Beach. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Highway 156 closed due to high water after 1 inch of rain fell in a short time in Navarino. Water level is high enough to hit and deflect off the support beams on the underside of the bridge.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Rainfall amounts of 3 to 5 inches in a short time caused several streets to close in southern and eastern Shawano County due to flash flooding. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
The highest ice totals across Shawano County included 0.30 inches in Wittenberg and 0.25 inches in Shawano.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail fell in Thornton. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall totals across Shawano County included 33 inches in Shawano, 30 inches in Pella, and 25 inches in Leopolis. In addition, winds gusting to 30 to 40 mph caused near-blizzard conditions at times on Sunday March 15 and Monday March 16.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall total in Shawano County was 7.3 inches in Split Rock.
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 -45 degrees from late Thursday evening (1/22) through Saturday morning (1/24).
Drought Drought
Precipitation totals for the fall (Sep-Nov) at Shawano were 45% of normal. In January, a significant storm brought 1 to 2.25 inches of rain and a little snow to the county on the 8th into the 9th. The heavy precipitation brought an end to the Severe Drought (D2) on the January 20…
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.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 0 |
| 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 | 16 | 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 |
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