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Bellevue, WI Tornado History — 71 Tornadoes Since 1950

Wisconsin · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Bellevue, WI had?

Bellevue has had 71 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 3 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Bellevue?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Bellevue was an EF0 on July 19, 2025.

When is tornado season in Bellevue?

August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Bellevue, with 18 on record. April through June account for 37 of the 71 tornadoes on record near Bellevue.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
71
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
3
4.2% of total
Peak Month
August
18 on record
Per Year Avg
0.9
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Bellevue

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 21 total, averaging 1.1 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 1
2024 1
2023 0
2022 1
2021 2
2020 0
2019 2
2018 0
2017 4
2016 1
2015 1
2014 0
2013 4
2012 0
2011 3
2010 1
2009 0
2008 0
2007 0

What storm spotters reported near Bellevue

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Bellevue and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on July 19, 2025 and the most recent on July 19, 2025. It is already counted in the Bellevue totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.

July 19, 2025
2 NE Branch, Manitowoc County, WI
Time estimated by radar. (GRB)

Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 6
1960s 10
1970s 16
1980s 5
1990s 6
2000s 7
2010s 16
2020s 5

Tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita Rating

F0–F5 ratings (pre-2007) are grouped with their EF equivalents. The Enhanced Fujita scale replaced the original Fujita scale in February 2007.

EF0 27
EF1 31
EF2 10
EF3 1
EF4 2

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 0
Apr 8
May 14
Jun 15
Jul 15
Aug 18
Sep 1
Oct 0
Nov 0
Dec 0

Casualties on Record Near Bellevue

1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Bellevue since 1950, across 1 event. 36 injuries have been reported across all events. 1984 was the deadliest year on record near Bellevue.

The deadliest single event was an F4 on April 27, 1984, which caused 1 fatality along a 27.5-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Bellevue

Deadliest Tornado
F4 on April 27, 1984 — 1 fatality, 27.5 mi path, 60 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF1 on August 6, 2013 — $10.2M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
F2 on April 22, 1970 — 800 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF1 on August 6, 2013 — 33.1 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on July 19, 2025.

What the record shows near Bellevue

The 1970s were the busiest decade near Bellevue, with 16 of the 71 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 5 so far. The Bellevue record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Bellevue, 58 reached EF0 or EF1 and 13 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Bellevue is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Bellevue has averaged 1.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 21 in total. 2013 was the busiest of them with 4, and 9 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Bellevue, WI had?
Since 1950, 71 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Bellevue. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Bellevue?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Bellevue was an F4 on April 27, 1984, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Bellevue?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Bellevue, with 18 tornadoes on record. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring months (April–June) generally see the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
Has Bellevue been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Bellevue, there have been 0 EF5 and 2 EF4 tornadoes recorded since 1950. EF4 and EF5 tornadoes are the most destructive ratings on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with winds above 166 mph.
When was the most recent tornado near Bellevue?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Bellevue was an EF0 on July 19, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Bellevue?
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