How many tornadoes has Superior, WI had?
Superior has had 14 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Superior?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Superior was an EF0 on May 18, 2022.
When is tornado season in Superior?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Superior, with 4 on record. April through June account for 5 of the 14 tornadoes on record near Superior.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
14
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
7.1% of total
Peak Month
August
4 on record
Per Year Avg
0.2
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Superior
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
4 total, averaging 0.2 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
0
2022
1
2021
0
2020
1
2019
0
2018
0
2017
0
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
0
2012
2
2011
0
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
1
1960s
2
1970s
4
1980s
2
1990s
1
2010s
2
2020s
2
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
7
EF1
5
EF2
1
EF3
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
2
Jun
3
Jul
2
Aug
4
Sep
3
Oct
0
Nov
0
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Superior
2 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Superior since 1950, across 1 event. 3 injuries have been reported across all events. 1969 was the deadliest year on record near Superior.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on August 6, 1969, which caused 2 fatalities along a 17.2-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Superior
Deadliest Tornado
F3 on August 6, 1969 — 2 fatalities, 17.2 mi path, 117 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F3 on August 6, 1969 — est. ~$275K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F1 on June 12, 1976 — 200 yards wide.
Longest Path
F0 on June 19, 1967 — 19.4 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on May 18, 2022.
What the record shows near Superior
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Superior, with 4 of the 14 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The Superior record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Superior, 12 reached EF0 or EF1 and 2 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Superior is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Superior has averaged 0.2 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 4 in total. 2012 was the busiest of them with 2, and 17 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Superior, WI had?
Since 1950, 14 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Superior. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Superior?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Superior was an F3 on August 6, 1969, which caused 2 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Superior?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Superior, with 4 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 Superior?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Superior was an EF0 on May 18, 2022.
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