How many tornadoes has Sheboygan, WI had?
Sheboygan has had 27 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Sheboygan?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Sheboygan was an EF1 on August 28, 2018.
When is tornado season in Sheboygan?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Sheboygan, with 11 on record. April through June account for 6 of the 27 tornadoes on record near Sheboygan.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
27
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
3.7% of total
Peak Month
July
11 on record
Per Year Avg
0.4
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Sheboygan
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
7 total, averaging 0.3 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
0
2022
0
2021
0
2020
0
2019
0
2018
5
2017
0
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
0
2012
0
2011
0
2010
1
2009
0
2008
1
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1960s
5
1970s
3
1980s
5
1990s
4
2000s
4
2010s
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
6
EF1
15
EF2
5
EF3
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
3
May
1
Jun
2
Jul
11
Aug
9
Sep
1
Oct
0
Nov
0
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Sheboygan
3 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Sheboygan since 1950, across 2 events. 27 injuries have been reported across all events. 1974 was the deadliest year on record near Sheboygan.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on April 21, 1974, which caused 2 fatalities along a 58.6-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Sheboygan
Deadliest Tornado
F3 on April 21, 1974 — 2 fatalities, 58.6 mi path, 200 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F3 on April 21, 1974 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F1 on July 13, 2004 — 500 yards wide.
Longest Path
F3 on April 21, 1974 — 58.6 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on August 28, 2018.
What the record shows near Sheboygan
The 2010s are the busiest decade on record so far near Sheboygan, with 6 of the 27 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Sheboygan record runs from the 1960s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Sheboygan, 21 reached EF0 or EF1 and 6 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Sheboygan is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Sheboygan has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 7 in total. 2018 was the busiest of them with 5, and 17 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Sheboygan, WI had?
Since 1950, 27 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Sheboygan. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Sheboygan?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Sheboygan was an F3 on April 21, 1974, which caused 2 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Sheboygan?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Sheboygan, with 11 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.
When was the most recent tornado near Sheboygan?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Sheboygan was an EF1 on August 28, 2018.
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