Walworth storm history
Storm events recorded in Walworth, Wisconsin between 1950 and 2025.
989
Total events
39
Tornadoes
131
Hail
32
Floods
4
Deaths
$28.9M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
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…
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and limbs down in southwest Walworth County including in Delavan and Darien.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
The large hail shredded the leaves off the trees.
Hail Hail
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm-total accumulation of 3 to 6 inches over the central and eastern portions of the county and much lower amounts elsewhere. Highest total of 4.0 inches observed in Lake Geneva.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of wind damage to a farm: shingles off roof, horse shed blown over and pushed into field, fencing damage, and multiple trees down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet station WIWLH 2 miles west of Walworth.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet measured a 63 MPH wind gust 2 miles west of Walworth.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Widespread wind chills between -25 and -35 observed countywide. Minimum wind chill of -32 observed in Richfield.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm-total accumulations generally in the 2-4 inch range countywide. Highest total of 4.0 inches observed in Elkhorn.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm-total accumulations generally in the 3-6 inch range countywide. Highest total of 6.0 inches observed in Troy Center.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Ice accumulations from freezing drizzle ranging between 0.02 inches and 0.10 inches, resulting in slippery spots on untreated surfaces.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Widespread wind chills in the -30 to -35 degree range were observed from 6 AM January 21 through the mid morning hours of January 21. Locally colder wind chills were observed in spots. Coldest wind chill of -36 was observed in Elkhorn.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Long duration snowfall brings widespread 1-3 inch accumulations countywide, with locally higher totals. Highest accumulation of 4.0 inches observed in Fontana.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulation of 1-3 inches. West northwest wind gusts of 25-35 mph with visibility as low as 1/4-1 mile.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat index of 102-107 degrees Fahrenheit.
Heat Heat
Heat index values up to 101 degrees Fahrenheit.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Many tree limbs snapped off a large tree and landed on a home. A combination of fallen tree limbs and straight line winds tore at least a 100 square foot section of siding from the home. Other damage to siding, fascia, gutters, and a broken window.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Scattered trees down in Whitewater, Richmond, and the Sugar Creek area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A barn destroyed and trees down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A swath of scattered tree damage along and near Swoboda Rd. from Townline Rd. to state highway 120. Pictures of snapped tree limbs were provided.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power poles snapped, power lines and trees down in a 2 mile radius around the North Lake area.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
Tornado appeared to begin on the north end of Delavan Lake with some of the worst damage occurring in a subdivision northwest of Williams Bay where a number of houses lost portions or most of their roofs. Damage continued southeast through Lions Park and the Williams Bay Lakefron…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
Tornado believed to have started east of the Abbey Springs Golf Course via eye witness accounts and tree damage in the area. Tornado went out over Geneva Lake and hit on the north side of the lake near Elgin Club Dr before going northeast and likely ending over Lake Como. Mainly …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A gustnado knocked down tree limbs at the Whitewater Country Club. Video was provided of the gustnado.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Fascia torn off a home in Elkhorn.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
Tornado originated in northern Illinois and came across the border into Walworth county before ending south of Geneva Lake. Damage occurred to a couple of farm outbuildings.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
Brief tornado went through mainly rural lands, but did hit a horse barn where farmers were actively feeding their horses. No injuries occurred, but a door blew in and nearly hit one of the farm workers.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 16 | 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 |