Taylor County, Wisconsin
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1960 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
11
Tornado reports
109
Hail reports
13
Floods since 1996
446
All events
3
Deaths
$6.3M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Taylor County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 11 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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All storm eventsTornadoes
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.
One person died after a snow plowing accident involving two vehicles near Lublin. The person killed was using a pickup to push snow across a road and pulled out in front of the second vehicle. COOP and volunteer snow observers reported that 7 to 8 inches of snow fell across Taylo…
An indirect fatality occurred when a man died of injuries sustained plowing snow at his home near the town of Goodrich. Secondary roads were blown shut and there was drifting snow on the main highways. Snowfall totals of 20.5 inches were measured in Medford.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A period of extreme heat moved into the region during the end of June with widespread heat indices over 100 degrees. On June 29th, heat indices ranged from 100 to 110 degrees across the county during the afternoon and early evening. The highest heat index observed in the county w…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Broadcast media reported an oak tree snapped 3 miles southeast of Maplehurst.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail 8 miles northwest of Thorp.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
This weak EF-0 tornado touched down approximately 3 miles northwest of Gilman and traveled northeast through mainly rural areas. Minor damage occurred to outbuildings and trees over the course of its path.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Freezing rain began during the early morning hours on April 2nd across Taylor County resulting in ice accumulations of around 0.25. This resulted in tree damage across the county with the highest reported ice accumulation being 0.3 2 miles north of Dorchester.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
This winter storm brought heavy snowfall to Taylor County with snowfall totals ranging from 8 to 15 inches across the county. The highest reported snowfall total in the county was 2 miles north of Dorchester where 14.8 inches was measured.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals across Taylor County ranged from 6 to 8 inches as snow moved through the region during the evening on March 12th and into the early morning on March 13th. The highest reported snowfall total in the county was in Westboro where 7.7 inches was measured.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
A period of extreme cold moved into the region beginning on January 22nd and continued into January 23rd. During this period extremely cold wind chills of around 40 to 55 degrees below occurred in Taylor County with the coldest observed wind chill being 52 degrees below zero at M…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
This winter storm brought heavy snow to Taylor County on December 28th and 29th with storm total accumulations across the county ranging from 6 to 8 inches. The highest snowfall total report in the county was in Westboro where 8 inches of snowfall was observed.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
This winter system brought snow accumulations of around 2 to 4 inches to Taylor County with the highest snowfall report in the county being 4.2 inches 2 miles north of Dorchester.
Hail Hail
Local fire and rescue reported quarter sized hail 1 mile southeast of Gilman.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Local fire and rescue reported wind gusts of 60 to 65 mph near Gilman.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Local officials reported downed trees 1 mile northeast of Gilman.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
On March 29th and 30th, a significant icing event occurred in Taylor County as a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain resulted in substantial ice accumulations across the county. Law enforcement reported numerous instances of trees downed onto roads across Taylor County during mo…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
This winter system brought accumulating snow to Taylor County on March 19th. Snowfall totals ranged between a trace to 5 inches across the county with the highest reported total being 4.5 inches in Westboro.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
This winter system brought gusty winds and heavy snow to Taylor County on March 5th. Snowfall totals ranged around 3 to 5 inches across the county with the highest reported total being 4.5 inches near Westboro. Locally higher amounts near 6 inches were likely in northern portions…
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Minimum wind chills between 30 to 40 degrees below zero across Taylor County on the morning of February 18th. The coldest wind chill reported in the county was 3 miles northeast of Lublin of 36 degrees below zero.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Storm total snowfall accumulations ranged from 6 to 13 inches across Taylor County from this winter system. The highest total in the county of 13 inches was reported 2 miles east of Medford.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Dangerously cold wind chills began on the evening of the 20th and continued through noon on the 21st in Taylor County where values dropped to between 35 to 50 degrees below zero. The coldest observed wind chill in the county was 47 degrees below zero in Stetsonville, WI.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranging from 1 to 5 inches fell across Taylor County with this winter system. The highest storm total snow accumulation in the county of 5.0 was in Medford.
Hail Hail
The public reported quarter sized hail.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported penny sized hail.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
This weak EF-0 started northwest of Medford, mainly producing tree damage along a 1 mile long path before lifting 2 minutes later. The damage path was identified with video footage of the tornado and drone footage provided by Taylor County Emergency Management.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Broadcast media reported several uprooted and snapped trees in the city of Medford.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Law enforcement reported several instances of trees and power lines down across central and southern portions of Taylor County.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A brief EF-1 tornado moved from Clark County into southern Taylor County where an outbuilding on a farmstead was heavily damaged north of County Line Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency management reported a barn blown over near Lublin. Time estimated from radar.
Hail Hail
The public reported 2 inch diameter hail in the town of Chelsea. The report was relayed via Facebook.
Hail Hail
The public reported 0.75 inch hail in Westboro. Reported via mPING.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail in Rib Lake.
Hail Hail
Half dollar sized hail was reported by the public 1 mile south of Rib Lake.
Hail Hail
The public reported quarter sized hail approximately 3 miles south of Goodrich.
Hail Hail
The public reported nickel sized hail 4 miles southeast of Stetsonville.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Volunteer observers reported a maximum snow accumulation of 6.7 in Medford.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Volunteer observers reported approximately 9 of snowfall in Taylor County from March 24th into the early morning hours of March 25th with the highest report of 9.5 in Medford.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
An automated weather observation station reported a wind chill of 24 degrees below zero in Stetsonville.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Broadcast media reported 2.25 inches of rainfall near Dorchester.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A volunteer observer reported 2.68 inches of rainfall near Gad.
Drought Drought
Ongoing abnormally dry conditions, consisting of 12 consecutive weeks of at least severe drought (D2), relinquished in Taylor County by the end of October. Multiple storms provided as much as 4 inches above normal monthly rainfall totals, relieving the up to 4 inch rainfall defic…
Drought Drought
Ongoing drier than normal conditions persisted through the middle of September and resulted in at least severe drought (D2) across most of Taylor County. Through the first half of September, top soil moisture was 70% below normal. Rainfall totals during this time neared 1 inch be…
Hail Hail
Public reported penny sized hail north of Bellinger.
Hail Hail
Broadcast media reported tennis ball sized hail near Medford.
Hail Hail
Public reported hen egg sized hail near Medford.
Hail Hail
Emergency manager reported golf ball sized hail at the fairgrounds in Medford.
Hail Hail
Public reported quarter sized hail west of Whittlesey.
Hail Hail
Gilman fire department reported quarter sized hail near Gilman.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 1 |
| 2025 | 11 | 0 |
| 2024 | 17 | 2 |
| 2023 | 18 | 0 |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 |
| 2021 | 12 | 0 |
| 2020 | 7 | 0 |
| 2019 | 13 | 0 |
| 2018 | 10 | 0 |
| 2017 | 10 | 0 |
| 2016 | 11 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 20 | 0 |
| 2013 | 10 | 0 |
| 2012 | 19 | 0 |
| 2011 | 17 | 0 |
| 2010 | 27 | 0 |
| 2009 | 15 | 0 |
| 2008 | 14 | 0 |
| 2007 | 28 | 0 |
| 2006 | 7 | 0 |
| 2005 | 18 | 2 |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 22 | 2 |
| 2001 | 17 | 0 |
| 2000 | 12 | 0 |
| 1999 | 12 | 0 |
| 1998 | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 | 14 | 0 |
| 1995 | 10 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 5 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 3 | 1 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 1 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |
| 1960 | 1 | 1 |
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