Southern Oconto storm history
Storm events recorded in Southern Oconto, Wisconsin between 1950 and 2025.
93
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
10
Floods
0
Deaths
$191K
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Drought Drought
During the fall (Sep 1 - Nov 30), Suring recorded 4.66 inches of rain and melted snow which was only 56% 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 monthly…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The highest snowfall total in southern Oconto County was 6.5 inches near Chase.
Drought Drought
At Suring, below normal rainfall was first observed in late summer and continued through the fall. The precipitation total for October was 1.08 inches or 38% of normal. The peak in the dry spell occurred from November 1-23 with 0.11 inches recorded, which was only 11% of the mont…
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 late afternoon on Saturday.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
The highest ice total in southern Oconto County was 0.30 inches in Lena as well as near Sampson.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The highest snowfall totals across southern Oconto County included 8 inches in Sobieski, 6.8 inches in Pulaski, and 6 inches in Oconto.
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 -40 during the morning hours.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The highest snowfall total in southern Oconto County was 6.4 inches in Sobieski.
Drought Drought
Below normal rainfall during the latter half of September into early October resulted in Severe Drought (D2) conditions developing across southern Oconto County by the 8th. Warmer than normal temperatures and well below normal rainfall resulted in the drought categories changing …
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall totals across southern Oconto County included 7 inches in Oconto and 6.1 inches in Pulaski. 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 …
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall total in southern Oconto County was 10.7 inches near Oconto Falls. 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 southern Oconto County was 33 …
Drought Drought
Much of southern Oconto County remained in the Abnormally Dry (D0) category as enough rainfall fell during the month due to thunderstorms. At Oconto, the rainfall total for the month was 5.82 inches or 142 percent of normal.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall totals in southern Oconto County included 9 inches in Oconto Falls, 8.5 inches in Pulaski, and 8 inches in Suring.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall totals in southern Oconto County included 9.6 inches in Oconto Falls and 7.5 inches in Pulaski. Winds gusted to 20 to 30 mph at times Wednesday night (2/22), causing blowing and drifting snow. The highest recorded wind speed in southern Oconto County was 30 m…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A long duration winter storm brought 2 to 3 inches of snow to southern Oconto County by Thursday morning (12/22), with a two-day total of 3 to 5 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 b…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall totals across southern Oconto County included 10.1 inches near Stiles, 8.0 inches in Pulaski, and 6.3 inches near Underhill.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall totals across southern Oconto County included 8.0 inches in Oconto Falls and 6.5 inches near Gillette.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A wintry mix brought up to a tenth of an inch of ice before changing over to heavy snow. Gusty northwest winds also caused some blowing and drifting of the new snow late Thursday evening into Friday morning. The highest snowfall totals across southern Oconto County included 7.1 i…
Lakeshore Flood Lakeshore Flood
The combination of record high lake levels on the Bay of Green Bay, 3 to 5 inches of rainfall, and strong northeast winds caused flooding along the shoreline in Oconto County. The high water damaged Bayshore Road in the city of Oconto.
Lakeshore Flood Lakeshore Flood
The combination of record high lake levels on the Bay of Green Bay and strong northeast winds caused flooding along the shoreline in Oconto County. The high water ranged from several inches to a few feet deep that approached or surrounded several residences and buildings along Ha…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Six to nine inches of snow fell across southern Oconto County. The highest snowfall totals included: Stiles 9.0 inches, Oconto 8.5 inches, Lena 8.0 inches and Mountain 7.5 inches.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall totals across southern Oconto County included 13.5 inches 1 E of Mountain, 10.6 inches 1 SW of Mountain, 10.2 inches in Suring and 8.0 inches 4 W of Oconto. Freezing drizzle and sleet with icing amounts less than a tenth of an inch fell before the snow arrive…
Lakeshore Flood Lakeshore Flood
The combination of high bay water levels and strong northeast winds caused flooding of several homes along the Bay of Green Bay. Several roads were closed due to flooding including: Harbor Road, Splinter Causeway and Bayshore Road in Oconto. The high bay waters levels seeped into…
Lakeshore Flood Lakeshore Flood
High bay water levels and strong easterly winds caused flooding along the Bay of Green Bay. Water inundated portions of Highway Y from Oconto to the Town of Little River, resulting in the road closure of sections of Highway Y and several city streets in Oconto.
Lakeshore Flood Lakeshore Flood
Lakeshore flooding impacted several properties near North Bayshore Road in Oconto and on County Road S near Little Suamico. Roadways were once again impassible due to high water with debris pushed onto some roads.
Seiche Seiche
Flooding on Green Bay impacted southern Oconto County. At least one business flooded in Little Suamico and water spilled over the breakwall in Oconto.
Lakeshore Flood Lakeshore Flood
Lakeshore flooding impacted several properties in southeast Oconto County, near Little Suamico. At least one house had water in its basement.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The highest recorded snowfall total in southern Oconto County was 13.0 inches near Oconto.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
The low temperature in Suring was -30 degrees on the morning of January 31st.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A total of 8 inches of snow fell in Stiles.
Blizzard Blizzard
The combination of heavy snow and blowing snow caused whiteout conditions at times during the late morning and early afternoon hours on April 15th.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest reported snowfall totals in southern Oconto County were 30.5 inches near Stiles, 29.0 inches near Oconto, and 28.0 near Pulaski.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A storm total of 11.0 inches of snow fell 4 miles west of Oconto. Lesser totals included 8.6 inches in Abrams and 8.5 inches near Lena.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest storm total snowfall in southern Oconto County was 7.5 inches at Suring.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Storm total snowfall near Pulaski was 11.4 inches, and winds gusted to 37 mph at the airport in Oconto.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
A gust to 47 mph was measured at the airport in Oconto during the early morning hours of December 24.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A total of 7.0 inches of snow was measured at Oconto Falls.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
The coldest temperature recorded in Southern Oconto County was 18 degrees below zero at Oconto. Wind chills were as low as 36 below zero.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A total of 11.0 inches of snow fell at radio station WOCO in Oconto.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
The coldest recorded temperature in Southern Oconto County was 21 degrees below zero at Oconto. Wind chills were as low as 39 below zero.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Winter Storm Winter Storm
More than 10 inches of snow (10.5 inches) fell in Oconto.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 11 | 0 |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 9 | 0 |
| 2008 | 10 | 0 |
| 2007 | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |