Menomonie, WI Tornado History — 68 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Menomonie, WI had?
Menomonie has had 68 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 8 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Menomonie?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Menomonie was an EF1 on April 28, 2025.
When is tornado season in Menomonie?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Menomonie, with 23 on record. April through June account for 30 of the 68 tornadoes on record near Menomonie.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Menomonie
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 18 total, averaging 0.9 per year over this window.
What storm spotters reported near Menomonie
One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Menomonie and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on April 28, 2025 and the most recent on April 28, 2025. It is already counted in the Menomonie totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.
A confirmed tornado touched down northeast of Mondovi in Buffalo County then lifted after briefly crossing into southern Eau Claire County. Some structure and tree dama (MPX)
Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
Tornadoes by Decade
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.
Tornadoes by Month
Casualties on Record Near Menomonie
28 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Menomonie since 1950, across 6 events. 212 injuries have been reported across all events. 1958 was the deadliest year on record near Menomonie.
The deadliest single event was an F5 on June 4, 1958, which caused 21 fatalities along a 33.7-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Menomonie
What the record shows near Menomonie
The 1980s were the busiest decade near Menomonie, with 18 of the 68 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 6 so far. The Menomonie record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Menomonie, 44 reached EF0 or EF1 and 24 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Menomonie is rated EF5, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Menomonie has averaged 0.9 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 18 in total. 2010 was the busiest of them with 3, and 8 of those years passed with none at all.