Wauwatosa, WI Tornado History — 73 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Wauwatosa, WI had?
Wauwatosa has had 73 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 3 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Wauwatosa?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Wauwatosa was an EF0 on October 12, 2022.
When is tornado season in Wauwatosa?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Wauwatosa, with 17 on record. April through June account for 28 of the 73 tornadoes on record near Wauwatosa.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Wauwatosa
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 21 total, averaging 1.1 per year over this window.
Preliminary tornado reports near Wauwatosa since December 29, 2025
These are 4 preliminary reports, not confirmed tornadoes. They have not yet been through an NWS damage survey, and are 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Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete.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.
NWS storm survey finds a brief EF0 tornado damage track beginning near the intersection of Elmwood Rd & Timber Stone Way. Max wind speed 80 MPH. Additional details to f (MKX)
NWS Damage Survey reported EF-1 Tornado... estimated peak winds of 100 mph. Began on west side of US-45 in northern Racine Co and tracked northeast to County Line Rd on (MKX)
Corrects previous tornado report from 2 SE Rochester. EF0 tornado developed near the intersection of Plank Rd. and County Highway J and traveled 3.9 miles ending near P (MKX)
Radar confirmed tornadic debris signature at this location. Multiple roofs ripped off a commercial facility reported by law enforcement. Siding damage to nearby church. (MKX)
Within 25 miles of Wauwatosa. Quoted text is the report narrative exactly as filed. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm reports, updated daily.
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 Wauwatosa
1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Wauwatosa since 1950, across 1 event. 259 injuries have been reported across all events. 1984 was the deadliest year on record near Wauwatosa.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on April 27, 1984, which caused 1 fatality along a 6.5-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Wauwatosa
What the record shows near Wauwatosa
The 1980s were the busiest decade near Wauwatosa, with 16 of the 73 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 5 so far. The Wauwatosa record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Wauwatosa, 56 reached EF0 or EF1 and 17 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Wauwatosa is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Wauwatosa has averaged 1.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 21 in total. 2010 was the busiest of them with 6, and 11 of those years passed with none at all.