Sheboygan 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.
10
Tornado reports
69
Hail reports
36
Floods since 1996
734
All events
18
Deaths
$51.5M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Sheboygan County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 10 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 was a contributing factor in a deadly two vehicle accident at the intersection of highway 23 & TT just south of the Sheboygan County Memorial Airport. An eastbound mini-van struck a northbound tractor trailer. The two women in the mini-van were killed.
Two to five inches of snow accumulation with highest amounts near Lake MI. Two people were killed and two injured in a single vehicle accident in the village of Kohler.
Five to seven inches of wet snow with the highest totals in the northern half of the county. One fatality occurred when a motorist slid and crossed the centerline striking another vehicle on highway 32 in the Town of Lima. Heavy snow was occurring at the time.
Areas of icy roads from light freezing drizzle and fog. A pickup truck slid off the road and hit some trees. One fatality occurred.
A swath of widespread tree and crop damage across the southern portion of the county. Sections of trees and crops completely flattened, and some structural damage from fallen trees or due to the strong downburst winds. Various roads closed due to fallen trees. Two semi-trucks wer…
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Peak heat index: 110F Plymouth 106F Sheboygan 105F Random Lake.
Heat Heat
Peak Heat Index: 103F-Estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
ASOS at Sheboygan County Airport measures a 59 MPH wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency manager relays reports of many downed trees and power lines across the northern half of Sheboygan County. Wind gust estimated from nearby observations, radar data, and damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Four power poles down.
Hail Hail
Picture of one inch hail provided.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Pictured provided of one inch hail.
Blizzard Blizzard
Snowfall totals of 7 to 12 inches and winds of 45 to 60 mph caused frequent white-out conditions across the county. The Sheboygan Airport ASOS measured a peak wind gust of 59 mph toward the end of the storm. All schools were closed.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches with highest amounts in the northern portion of the county.
High Wind High Wind
Measured wind gusts of 59 mph and 63 mph in the Sheboygan area. Many branches down throughout the county, and a small number of customers without power.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Widespread wind chills between 35 and 45 below zero observed countywide on the morning of 01/23, with widespread wind chills between 30 and 35 below zero observed countywide during the late overnight of 01/23 through the early morning of 01/24. Coldest wind chill of 45 below zero…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Totals near 0.5 inches observed countywide, with locally higher totals. Greatest accumulation of 0.7 inches observed in Sheboygan. Blowing snow and reduced visibilities continue following the end of snowfall, leading to lingering travel impacts.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulation generally an inch or less countywide; numerous reported crashes on roadways.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulation of 1-2 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulation of 1-2 inches. Westerly wind gusts around 40 mph.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Wind chill temperatures 20 below to 30 below zero.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow accumulation of 5-7 inches. Some blowing and drifting snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow accumulation of 4-11 inches with the lowest amounts near the lake.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulation less than 2 inches and wind gusts of 40-50 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple reports of trees and large branches down as well as a power pole on fire.
Flood Flood
Numerous street flooding in Plymouth.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees down between Plymouth and Random Lake, and across western portions of Sheboygan County.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index values of 100-104 degrees Fahrenheit. Minimum heat index values in the middle to upper 70s away from Lake Michigan.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The garage door to an outbuilding buckled and another garage door to a different building was blown-in. A portion of the roof to one of the buildings peeled off and was blown to the southeast. Damage to multiple trees in the area, one uprooted.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Southwest wind sustained at 46 mph gusting to 63 mph at Sheboygan airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Grain bins damaged and a semi-trailer rolled over.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees down in the Cascade area.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm-total accumulations generally in the 3 to 5 inch range countywide. Highest total of 3.7 inches observed in Random Lake. Wind gusts were around 40 mph during the evening while the snow was falling. A peak gust of 49 mph occurred at the Sheboygan County Memorial Airport at 22…
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Widespread wind chills between -25 and -35 observed countywide. Minimum wind chill of -32 observed in Howards Grove.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm-total accumulations generally in the 2-4 inch range countywide. Highest total of 4.0 inches observed in Sheboygan.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm-total accumulations generally in the 2-4 inch range countywide. Highest total of 4.3 inches observed in Sheboygan.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Sheboygan Airport measures 0.03 inches of ice accumulation from freezing drizzle.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Widespread wind chills in the -30 to -35 degree range were observed from 1230 AM January 21 through the mid morning hours of January 21. Coldest wind chill of -35 was observed in Plymouth.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Freezing drizzle results in a light glaze of ice on untreated roads and surfaces.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Long duration snowfall brings widespread 6-9 inch accumulations countywide, with locally higher totals over far southern portions of the county. Highest accumulation of 10.0 inches observed in Cedar Grove.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulation of 3-5 inches. West northwest wind gusts of 30-45 mph with visibility as low as 1/4-1/2 mile.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Street flooding on the south side of Sheboygan, including removed manhole covers from flooding sewers. Pictures of streets and yards flooded on the south side.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Sheboygan Airport wind measurement.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Scattered tree limbs down in Sheboygan including on a large van. A few photos provided.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Uprooted tree fell onto a fence. Photo provided.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 0 |
| 2025 | 20 | 0 |
| 2024 | 16 | 0 |
| 2023 | 11 | 0 |
| 2022 | 21 | 0 |
| 2021 | 18 | 0 |
| 2020 | 21 | 0 |
| 2019 | 29 | 0 |
| 2018 | 22 | 2 |
| 2017 | 30 | 0 |
| 2016 | 14 | 0 |
| 2015 | 13 | 0 |
| 2014 | 20 | 0 |
| 2013 | 24 | 0 |
| 2012 | 32 | 0 |
| 2011 | 20 | 0 |
| 2010 | 27 | 1 |
| 2009 | 18 | 0 |
| 2008 | 43 | 1 |
| 2007 | 39 | 0 |
| 2006 | 36 | 0 |
| 2005 | 19 | 0 |
| 2004 | 27 | 0 |
| 2003 | 11 | 0 |
| 2002 | 19 | 0 |
| 2001 | 28 | 0 |
| 2000 | 18 | 0 |
| 1999 | 18 | 0 |
| 1998 | 17 | 0 |
| 1997 | 15 | 0 |
| 1996 | 19 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 6 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 1 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 | 3 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 |
| 1967 | 2 | 0 |
| 1966 | 3 | 1 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 2 | 0 |
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