Walworth County, Wisconsin
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1955 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
45
Tornado reports
135
Hail reports
35
Floods since 1996
1,038
All events
4
Deaths
$30.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Walworth County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 45 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.
A motorist lost control on icy highway 14 and crossed the centerline striking another vehicle. One motorist was killed.
Various road closures over the eastern half of Walworth County due to the flash flooding of creeks or the pooling of water in low spots after 3.50-8.00 inches of rain. Walworth County declared an emergency. Road closures near Springfield, Abells Corners, south and east of East Tr…
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Peak heat index: 110F Genoa City 105F East Troy.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Peak Heat Index: 105F-Burlington.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Local official reports a large downed tree branch on Hill Street in the community of Walworth. Wind gust estimated from radar data.
Flood Flood
Sporadic reports of relatively minor amounts of water on roads across the county.
High Wind High Wind
A few areas of fallen and split trees in Lake Geneva.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
Multivortex tornado documented southwest of Richmond. Multiple sheds with sheet metal damage along County Highway M before entering Walworth County.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado appeared to start north of School Section Rd and west of Old 89 Rd with mainly tree damage going to the east-northeast. The tornado then tracked along State Road 11 going east toward Delavan. About 4 farmsteads had damage to them, including one empty silo that was blo…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
Tornado appeared to begin along Turtle Creek west of Klug Rd and south of County Road M. The tornado destroyed an open facing barn shed along Klug Rd. It then tracked to the northeast and caused damage to 3 barns, a garage and a house along County Road P. It then continued to the…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The tornado began along Spring Prairie Rd and moved to the southeast. The tornado had an intermittent path with a few trees uprooted, some shingles peeled from the south side of a roof, another roof peeled back on the southeast corner, and siding damage to a garage. The track con…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An uprooted tree.
Hail Hail
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado began west of Quinney Road and tracked to the southeast, hitting 4 barns as it tracked across farmland west of Elkhorn.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Public report of a funnel cloud southwest of Elkhorn.
Hail Hail
Emergency manager reports 1 inch diameter hail.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Loveland Road is completely washed out just west of Bowers Road due to the flash flooding of Ore Creek.
Flood Flood
Loveland Road closed after a washout from the flooding of Ore Creek. In the southern portion of the county, brief portions of Peters Rd, Hillside Rd. near Mohawk Rd., and Fellows Rd. just north of County Highway B were briefly closed due to flooding, but no road damage.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado started northwest of County Road ES, west of Interstate 43, south of East Troy where it heavily damaged two barns. Corn stubble was noted to be deposited from the corn field to the west all along a path through a cemetery up to Interstate 43. Some tree damage was note…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large tree downs. Another tree down on County Highway L just to the south.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple trees down on the north side of Whitewater.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and powerlines down near Whitewater.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees down in the Sugar Creek Township.
Blizzard Blizzard
Snowfall totals of 6 to 8 inches and winds of 35 to 45 mph caused frequent white-out conditions across the county. All schools were closed.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Measured and estimated wind gusts of 45-50 mph across the county. Many branches down and a small number of power outages.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulation of 1-2 inches in the northern portion of the county.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Widespread wind chills between 35 and 40 below zero observed countywide, with locally colder readings. Coldest wind chill of 42 below zero observed at the East Troy Airport.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Between 2 to 4 inches of snow accumulation observed countywide. Greatest accumulation of 4 inches observed near Elkhorn.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Generally 1 to 2 inches of snow accumulation observed countywide. Highest total of 2 inches observed in Elkhorn.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Totals between 0.5 and 0.75 inches observed countywide, with locally higher totals. Greatest accumulation of 1 inch observed in Fontana. 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 26 below zero.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Freezing rain and a glaze of ice accumulation. Very minor snow accumulation.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulation of 3-5 inches.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow accumulation of 9-13 inches.
Flood Flood
A couple reports of flooding on State Line Road. One report of 6 inches of standing water on the road with another report of several inches of flowing water over the road. Also a report of basement flooding in and near Sharon.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Some minor tree damage.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index values of 100-104 degrees Fahrenheit and minimums in the middle to upper 70s.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous streets flooded in and around Delavan. A creek flooded in Delavan. Videos and pictures provided.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 32 | 6 |
| 2025 | 25 | 0 |
| 2024 | 28 | 4 |
| 2023 | 25 | 7 |
| 2022 | 27 | 1 |
| 2021 | 24 | 0 |
| 2020 | 24 | 1 |
| 2019 | 27 | 0 |
| 2018 | 30 | 1 |
| 2017 | 29 | 0 |
| 2016 | 16 | 0 |
| 2015 | 23 | 2 |
| 2014 | 26 | 0 |
| 2013 | 34 | 0 |
| 2012 | 35 | 0 |
| 2011 | 30 | 0 |
| 2010 | 29 | 1 |
| 2009 | 33 | 0 |
| 2008 | 55 | 1 |
| 2007 | 37 | 0 |
| 2006 | 37 | 0 |
| 2005 | 40 | 0 |
| 2004 | 24 | 1 |
| 2003 | 17 | 0 |
| 2002 | 28 | 0 |
| 2001 | 34 | 0 |
| 2000 | 37 | 0 |
| 1999 | 30 | 0 |
| 1998 | 31 | 0 |
| 1997 | 33 | 1 |
| 1996 | 22 | 0 |
| 1995 | 21 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 1 |
| 1991 | 6 | 1 |
| 1990 | 4 | 1 |
| 1989 | 7 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 1 |
| 1987 | 6 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 9 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 13 | 1 |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 2 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 2 | 2 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 1 |
| 1969 | 3 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 1 |
| 1967 | 2 | 1 |
| 1966 | 3 | 1 |
| 1965 | 2 | 2 |
| 1963 | 2 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
| 1955 | 2 | 1 |
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