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Menomonie, WI Tornado History — 68 Tornadoes Since 1950

Wisconsin · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

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

Tornadoes Since 1950
68
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
8
11.8% of total
Peak Month
July
23 on record
Per Year Avg
0.9
Across 76 years

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.

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

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.

April 29, 2025
16 SSW Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, WI
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

1950s 7
1960s 4
1970s 8
1980s 18
1990s 11
2000s 4
2010s 10
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 20
EF1 24
EF2 16
EF3 5
EF4 2
EF5 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 1
Apr 3
May 12
Jun 15
Jul 23
Aug 4
Sep 9
Oct 1
Nov 0
Dec 0

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

Deadliest Tornado
F5 on June 4, 1958 — 21 fatalities, 33.7 mi path, 880 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F4 on July 30, 1977 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F1 on April 26, 1994 — 1,200 yards wide.
Longest Path
F3 on May 24, 1958 — 59.4 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on April 28, 2025.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Menomonie, WI had?
Since 1950, 68 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Menomonie. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Menomonie?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Menomonie was an F5 on June 4, 1958, which caused 21 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Menomonie?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Menomonie, with 23 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 Menomonie been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Menomonie, there have been 1 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 Menomonie?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Menomonie was an EF1 on April 28, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Menomonie?
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