How many tornadoes has Howard, WI had?
Howard has had 73 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Howard?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Howard was an EF1 on May 21, 2024.
When is tornado season in Howard?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Howard, with 20 on record. April through June account for 43 of the 73 tornadoes on record near Howard.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
73
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
4
5.5% of total
Peak Month
June
20 on record
Per Year Avg
1.0
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Howard
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
27 total, averaging 1.4 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
1
2023
0
2022
2
2021
3
2020
0
2019
4
2018
0
2017
7
2016
1
2015
1
2014
0
2013
4
2012
0
2011
3
2010
1
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
7
1960s
8
1970s
15
1980s
4
1990s
7
2000s
5
2010s
21
2020s
6
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
29
EF1
29
EF2
11
EF3
2
EF4
2
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
9
May
14
Jun
20
Jul
11
Aug
16
Sep
2
Oct
0
Nov
0
Dec
1
Casualties on Record Near Howard
1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Howard since 1950, across 1 event. 36 injuries have been reported across all events. 1984 was the deadliest year on record near Howard.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on April 27, 1984, which caused 1 fatality along a 27.5-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Howard
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
EF1 on May 21, 2024.
What the record shows near Howard
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Howard, with 21 of the 73 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 6 so far. The Howard record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Howard, 58 reached EF0 or EF1 and 15 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Howard is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Howard has averaged 1.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 27 in total. 2017 was the busiest of them with 7, and 10 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Howard, WI had?
Since 1950, 73 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Howard. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Howard?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Howard was an F4 on April 27, 1984, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Howard?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Howard, with 20 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 Howard been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Howard, 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 Howard?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Howard was an EF1 on May 21, 2024.
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