Vernon 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.
25
Tornado reports
151
Hail reports
155
Floods since 1996
758
All events
13
Deaths
$140.2M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Vernon County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 25 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.
Tornado EF3 Tornado
This tornado began in rural far eastern Vernon County where it caused minor damage to a residence and damaged some trees before moving into Juneau County.
Vernon County Sherriff's Office reported a fatal automobile accident late on December 3rd on Wisconsin State Highway 56 near Viola, WI. Nearby weather observations reported mixed precipitation early on December 3rd with surface temperatures near or below freezing throughout the d…
A Town of Genoa man was discovered dead in his residence by authorities on February 10th. The man's house did not have any heat and it is estimated that he passed away sometime on February 7th when temperatures were in the teens below zero and wind chills were 20 to 30 below zero…
One person was killed in a single vehicle accident east of Liberty. The accident occurred during a thunderstorm with heavy rain. The driver was believed to have lost control in the heavy rain with the vehicle leaving the road, rolling and ejecting the driver.
An elderly woman drowned in Mississippi River flood waters in the vicinity of Blackhawk Park. Sometime during the night of March 29th into the early morning hours of March 30th, the woman wandered away from her home and was swept away by flood waters.
One person was killed in a two vehicle accident north of Westby. Roads were snow-covered and slippery from light snow that had been falling most of the afternoon. The driver of one of the vehicles lost control in the slippery conditions, crossed the center line and collided head …
Heavy rain caused flash flooding to occur across much of Vernon County. One person was killed near Victory when a mudslide caused a home to slide down a hillside very early in the morning of the 22nd. Numerous other houses were damaged by rocks, debris and floodwaters in Victory …
One man drowned in southern Vernon County when he attempted to drive his pickup across a flooded road. The pickup and cattle trailer he was pulling got stuck in the flood waters with the water eventually filling the passenger compartment of the truck.
One person was killed in a one care accident when the driver lost control on a snow and ice covered road and the vehicle flipped over in a ditch and then hit a tree. Volunteer and cooperative observers reported 1 and 3 inches of snow across the county.
A 93 year old lady passed away due to hypothermia from exposure to the cold after wandering away from a Viroqua care facility. The automated weather observing equipment at the Viroqua airport reported temperatures in the teens with an overnight low on the 7th of 12 degrees.
One person died from heat related causes but additional details were not available from county officials. The Viroqua automated weather observing system recorded maximum apparent temperatures of 100 to 103 each day but conditions may have been warmer in surrounding areas.
One person was killed in an accident on State Highway 27 in the southern part of the county when a car slid off an icy road. Rain fell across the region during the evening and in some locations the temperature dipped below freezing to create the icy conditions. A total of three a…
Destructive hail up to baseball sized and strong winds in Westby right before 5pm on April 14th resulted in widespread damage across the entire town and surrounding areas. Roughly 1100 residences in this area sustained roof, window and siding damage with many vehicles having sign…
Runoff from heavy rain created historic flooding along the Kickapoo River in La Farge. The river established a new crest of record that was estimated to be 19.42 feet, which was over 7 feet above the flood stage.
Runoff from heavy rain created historic flooding along the Kickapoo River in Viola. The river established a new crest of record at 23.72 feet, which was over 9 feet above the flood stage.
Runoff from heavy rain created historic flooding along the Kickapoo River in Readstown. The river established a new crest of record at 23.17 feet, which was over 12 feet above the flood stage. The flooding continued into early September.
Heavy rain across the northern portion of Vernon County produced significant flash flooding. Over 200 people were evacuated in Coon Valley because of severe flooding along Coon Creek where U.S. Highway 14 and State Highway 162 were closed. All access into Coon Valley was cut off …
The lower third of the town of La Farge was evacuated and Highway 82 west of town was impassable.
The Vernon County sheriff department received numerous calls about water over roads and backed up drainage areas. In fact, law enforcement officials indicated flooding was worse than the flood of August 18-19 2007. Numerous earthen dams in the county had to be monitored for failu…
Car washed away at County Road P and Spring Coulee Road, but people escaped.
Flooding continued along many creeks, streams and rivers. Law enforcement officials reported numerous roads and bridges were either washed out or still under water. All or portions of highways still closed included Highway 35 from Stoddard northward, as well as Highway 131 from V…
Flash floods and mudslides were reported across the county, with numerous county roads closed and impassable. Areas significantly impacted were from around Stoddard to Viroqua. At least 79 people were evacuated below local dams. Mudslides were especially dangerous along Highway 3…
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 105 to 113 degrees across the county during the afternoon and early evening. The highest heat index observed in the county w…
Hail Hail
Emergency management reported nickel sized hail 3 miles east-southeast of Stoddard.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
State officials reported a tree down at Lake Rd and Sidie Hollow Rd, one mile southeast of Bud.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported quarter sized 3 miles north of Romance.
Hail Hail
The public reported golf ball sized hail near Esofea.
Hail Hail
The public reported baseball sized hail near Newry.
Hail Hail
Local fire and rescue reported quarter sized hail 2 miles east-northeast of Dilly.
Hail Hail
The public reported golf ball sized hail in Hillsboro.
Hail Hail
The public reported half dollar sized hail in Coon Valley.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
This winter storm brought heavy snow to Vernon County with snowfall totals ranging from 4 to 11 inches across the county. The highest snowfall total reported was in De Soto where 11.3 inches was measured.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
This snow band brought snowfall totals of 3 to 7 inches across Vernon County. The highest reported snowfall total was 1 mile south of Viroqua where 6.3 inches was measured where a narrow corridor of locally higher amounts occurred.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
This snow band brought heavy snow to Vernon County with snowfall totals ranging from 6 to 12 inches across the county. The highest reported total in the county was 1 mile southeast of Genoa where 12 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 35 to 50 degrees below occurred in Vernon County with the coldest observed wind chill being 48 degrees below zero at V…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
This winter storm brought snow and gusty winds to Vernon County on December 28th and 29th with storm total accumulations across the county ranging from 3 to 5 inches. The highest snowfall total report in the county was 2 miles north of Victory where 5 inches of snowfall was obser…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
This winter storm brought between 6 and 8 inches of snowfall to Vernon County over the course of November 29th and 30th. The highest snowfall report in the county 1 mile east of Viroqua where 7.1 inches was observed.
Hail Hail
Emergency management reported penny sized hail 1 mile northeast of Victory.
Hail Hail
Law enforcement reported quarter sized hail in De Soto.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Law enforcement reported several trees and power lines down at the intersection of CTH WW and Oak Lane 3 miles east of Trippville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Law enforcement reported trees down near Westby.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A National Weather Service employee reported a large portion of mature maple tree downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The public reported a downed tree limb near Westby.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
This brief tornado damaged trees along the West Fork of the Kickapoo River in Jersey Valley County Park.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency management reported a tree fallen onto a vehicle near Hillsboro.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported penny sized hail 1 mile southeast of Liberty.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 1 |
| 2025 | 17 | 1 |
| 2024 | 27 | 0 |
| 2023 | 20 | 0 |
| 2022 | 15 | 1 |
| 2021 | 26 | 0 |
| 2020 | 9 | 0 |
| 2019 | 38 | 2 |
| 2018 | 34 | 0 |
| 2017 | 37 | 0 |
| 2016 | 32 | 1 |
| 2015 | 13 | 0 |
| 2014 | 30 | 0 |
| 2013 | 28 | 0 |
| 2012 | 16 | 0 |
| 2011 | 21 | 0 |
| 2010 | 44 | 0 |
| 2009 | 11 | 0 |
| 2008 | 44 | 1 |
| 2007 | 29 | 0 |
| 2006 | 21 | 0 |
| 2005 | 22 | 2 |
| 2004 | 13 | 0 |
| 2003 | 10 | 0 |
| 2002 | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 | 15 | 0 |
| 2000 | 16 | 1 |
| 1999 | 11 | 0 |
| 1998 | 31 | 1 |
| 1997 | 19 | 0 |
| 1996 | 13 | 0 |
| 1995 | 7 | 0 |
| 1994 | 6 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 5 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 5 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 7 | 2 |
| 1979 | 2 | 1 |
| 1978 | 3 | 3 |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 5 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 2 | 2 |
| 1967 | 2 | 2 |
| 1966 | 1 | 1 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963 | 2 | 0 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
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