Sheboygan storm history
Storm events recorded in Sheboygan, Wisconsin between 1950 and 2025.
714
Total events
10
Tornadoes
66
Hail
36
Floods
18
Deaths
$51.4M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
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…
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.
Flood Flood
A portion of County Road LL closed due to flooding.
Flood Flood
The intersection of highway 67 and County Road U was closed due to flooding.
Hail Hail
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Wet snow accumulation of 1-5 inches with the highest totals in the northwest portion of the county.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulation of 3-4 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulation of 2-5 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Glaze of ice on untreated roads from a brief period of freezing rain, sleet, and snow.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Dangerous wind chill temperatures of 20 below to 32 below zero.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Wet, heavy snow accumulation of 12-16 inches. East northeast wind gusts of 35-45 mph. Some tree limbs and pine trees down along with some power outages.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Wet snow accumulation of 3-7 inches. Gusty winds of 25-35 mph with scattered small tree limbs down. Lesser amounts of snow near the lake.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulation of 2-3 inches.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Maximum heat index values from 107-112 degrees Fahrenheit.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree snapped off and landing on power lines.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulation of 3-7 inches with the highest totals over the northwest portion of the county.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 10 | 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 |