Wood storm history
Storm events recorded in Wood, Wisconsin between 1950 and 2025.
523
Total events
19
Tornadoes
134
Hail
23
Floods
1
Deaths
$76.3M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
A Marshfield man, 37, died of cardiac arrest due to hypothermia after leaving his stranded van and attempting to walk home. His body was found in deep snow just one-third of a mile from his house.
The tornado moved out of Juneau County at 6:03 pm CDT (1703 CST) and moved east-northeast across southern Wood County. The storm hit a campground on the east shore of the Wisconsin River about three miles south of Nekoosa. Over 100 pine trees were snapped and uprooted on the camp…
Heavy rain fell across Wood County, causing rivers and streams to overflow their banks, washing out roads and damaging homes and businesses. Much of the county received at least 4 inches of rain. The heaviest recorded total was 5.95 inches at Pittsville. Sandbagging was necessary…
A supercell thunderstorm produced baseball and softball size hail in Port Edwards and Wisconsin Rapids. A 5.5 inch diameter hailstone that fell at Port Edwards was the second largest hailstone ever measured in Wisconsin. (The record largest hailstone in Wisconsin is 5.7 inches in…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall totals across Wood County included 8.2 inches in Marshfield, 7 inches in Hewitt, and 6.5 inches near Port Edwards.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The highest snowfall totals across Wood County included 7.1 inches in Marshfield and 6 inches in Wisconsin Rapids.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The highest snowfall totals across Wood County included 6.6 inches near Marshfield and 6 inches in Pittsville as well as in Vesper.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail fell near Wisconsin Rapids.
Hail Hail
Half dollar size hail fell near Biron.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines in Nekoosa. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees in Grand Rapids. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorms produced a wind gust to 59 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorms produced a wind gust to 69 mph at the Wisconsin Rapids Airport.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity caused heat index values to rise as high as 106 degrees during the late afternoon on Saturday.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
The highest ice total in Wood County was 0.30 inches in Wisconsin Rapids.
Hail Hail
Penny size hail fell near Marshfield.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall total in Wood County was 7.5 inches in Hewitt.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall totals across Wood County included 8.8 inches in Marshfield, 7 inches in Hewitt, and 6.5 inches in Port Edwards.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
The combination of cold temperatures and gusty winds caused wind chill values to fall to -35 during the morning hours.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The highest snowfall total in Wood County was 6.5 inches in Marshfield.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
The combination of cold temperatures and gusty winds caused wind chill values to fall to -35 to -46 during the morning hours.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees in Marshfield. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain caused flash flooding along Highway 13 and County V in northwestern Wood County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds produced damage to an outbuilding and garage near Vesper. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees in Marshfield and partially blocked roads.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees just west of Marshfield.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorms produced a wind gust to 70 mph at the Marshfield airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorms produced a wind gust to 63 mph at the Wisconsin Rapids airport.
Hail Hail
Nickel size hail fell in Nekoosa.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail fell near Port Edwards.
Hail Hail
Golf ball size hail fell near Wisconsin Rapids. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail fell near Wisconsin Rapids.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail fell in Wisconsin Rapids.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall total in Wood County was 6 inches in Wisconsin Rapids. Winds gusted to 30 to 40 mph at times Friday afternoon (1/12) into Saturday morning (1/13), causing blowing and drifting snow. The highest recorded wind speed in Wood County was 37 mph at the Wisconsin Ra…
Hail Hail
Large apple size hail fell in Nasonville. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail fell in Marshfield.
Hail Hail
Hail slightly larger than lime size (2.25 inches) fell in Marshfield.
Hail Hail
Lime size hail fell in Hewitt.
Hail Hail
Ping pong size hail fell near Hewitt.
Hail Hail
Ping pong size hail fell in Marshfield.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail fell near Hewitt.
Drought Drought
Severe Drought (D2) was ongoing across the southern two thirds of the county with Moderate Drought (D1) over the remainder of the county through the 25th. Thunderstorms brought much needed rain after the 22nd which improved the drought conditions. On the 26th, Moderate Drought Co…
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity caused heat index values to rise as high as 111 degrees from midday through the early evening.
Drought Drought
Severe Drought (D2) developed across the southeast half of the county at the beginning of the month, then expanded northward across much of the county by the end of the month.
Drought Drought
For the northwest two-thirds of the county, Moderate Drought (D0) conditions prevailed during the month. For the southeast third of the county, the Moderate Drought (D0) conditions worsened into the Severe Drought (D2) category by the middle of the month which continued into Augu…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall totals in Wood County included 6.8 inches in Marshfield and 6.5 inches in Babcock.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest icing totals across Wood County included 0.35 inches in Marshfield and 0.28 inches in Wisconsin Rapids.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The highest snowfall total in Wood County was 8 inches near Marshfield. Winds gusted to 30 to 40 mph at times Wednesday night (2/22), causing blowing and drifting snow. The highest recorded wind speed in Wood County was 38 mph at the Wisconsin Rapids airport.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | 0 |
| 2024 | 13 | 0 |
| 2023 | 15 | 0 |
| 2022 | 11 | 0 |
| 2021 | 17 | 0 |
| 2020 | 13 | 0 |
| 2019 | 16 | 0 |
| 2018 | 7 | 0 |
| 2017 | 15 | 0 |
| 2016 | 19 | 0 |
| 2015 | 12 | 0 |
| 2014 | 13 | 0 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 16 | 0 |
| 2011 | 21 | 2 |
| 2010 | 16 | 1 |
| 2009 | 11 | 0 |
| 2008 | 24 | 1 |
| 2007 | 16 | 1 |
| 2006 | 11 | 0 |
| 2005 | 17 | 0 |
| 2004 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 | 15 | 0 |
| 2000 | 10 | 0 |
| 1999 | 27 | 1 |
| 1998 | 29 | 0 |
| 1997 | 17 | 0 |
| 1996 | 24 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 6 | 1 |
| 1991 | 8 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 4 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 1 |
| 1984 | 7 | 1 |
| 1983 | 4 | 1 |
| 1982 | 3 | 1 |
| 1981 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 | 3 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 2 | 1 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 2 | 1 |
| 1970 | 3 | 2 |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 |
| 1967 | 2 | 2 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |