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Stevens Point, WI Tornado History — 59 Tornadoes Since 1950

Wisconsin · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Stevens Point, WI had?

Stevens Point has had 59 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 2 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Stevens Point?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Stevens Point was an EF0 on July 23, 2025.

When is tornado season in Stevens Point?

June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Stevens Point, with 15 on record. April through June account for 35 of the 59 tornadoes on record near Stevens Point.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
59
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
2
3.4% of total
Peak Month
June
15 on record
Per Year Avg
0.8
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Stevens Point

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 12 total, averaging 0.6 per year over this window.

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

Striped bars mark preliminary reports not yet confirmed by NWS survey — excluded from the confirmed counts.

Preliminary tornado reports near Stevens Point since December 29, 2025

This is a preliminary report, not confirmed tornadoes. It has not yet been through an NWS damage survey, and is not counted in the confirmed totals above.

Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete. Ratings are omitted until a survey assigns one.

Confirmed records above are complete through December 29, 2025. NOAA publishes the confirmed archive annually, so tornadoes after that date appear here first and move into the totals above once finalized.

Preliminary April 17, 2026
3 WSW Ringle, Marathon County, WI
Corrects previous tornado report from 3 WSW Ringle. Ringle Tornado. The tornado developed about 3 miles west-southwest of Ringle... near County Road J and Weston Avenue (GRB)

Within 25 miles of Stevens Point. Quoted text is the report narrative exactly as filed. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm reports, updated daily.

What storm spotters reported near Stevens Point

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Stevens Point and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on May 15, 2025 and the most recent on May 15, 2025. It is already counted in the Stevens Point totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.

May 15, 2025
2 N Keene, Portage County, WI
turning north onto County Hwy J... from Hwy 54... I noticed a large funnel cloud with a small column reaching towards the ground. (GRB)

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 5
1960s 4
1970s 13
1980s 9
1990s 9
2000s 10
2010s 6
2020s 3

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 21
EF1 19
EF2 17
EF3 1
EF4 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 1
Apr 8
May 12
Jun 15
Jul 12
Aug 5
Sep 2
Oct 1
Nov 0
Dec 3

Casualties on Record Near Stevens Point

10 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Stevens Point since 1950, across 3 events. 62 injuries have been reported across all events. 1951 was the deadliest year on record near Stevens Point.

The deadliest single event was an F4 on September 26, 1951, which caused 6 fatalities along a 26.4-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Stevens Point

Deadliest Tornado
F4 on September 26, 1951 — 6 fatalities, 26.4 mi path, 100 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F2 on August 12, 1985 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F2 on August 12, 1985 — 880 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF2 on May 22, 2011 — 64.5 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on July 23, 2025.

What the record shows near Stevens Point

The 1970s were the busiest decade near Stevens Point, with 13 of the 59 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 3 so far. The Stevens Point record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Stevens Point, 40 reached EF0 or EF1 and 19 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Stevens Point is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Stevens Point has averaged 0.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 12 in total. 2007 was the busiest of them with 2, and 12 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Stevens Point, WI had?
Since 1950, 59 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Stevens Point. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Stevens Point?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Stevens Point was an F4 on September 26, 1951, which caused 6 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Stevens Point?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Stevens Point, with 15 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 Stevens Point been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Stevens Point, there has been 0 EF5 and 1 EF4 tornado 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 Stevens Point?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Stevens Point was an EF0 on July 23, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Stevens Point?
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