Wisconsin Rapids, WI Tornado History — 52 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Wisconsin Rapids, WI had?
Wisconsin Rapids has had 52 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 2 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Wisconsin Rapids?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Wisconsin Rapids was an EF0 on May 15, 2025.
When is tornado season in Wisconsin Rapids?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Wisconsin Rapids, with 11 on record. April through June account for 29 of the 52 tornadoes on record near Wisconsin Rapids.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Wisconsin Rapids
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 11 total, averaging 0.6 per year over this window.
What storm spotters reported near Wisconsin Rapids
One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Wisconsin Rapids 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 Wisconsin Rapids totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.
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
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 Wisconsin Rapids
5 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Wisconsin Rapids since 1950, across 3 events. 70 injuries have been reported across all events. 1994 was the deadliest year on record near Wisconsin Rapids.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on August 27, 1994, which caused 2 fatalities along a 10.5-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Wisconsin Rapids
What the record shows near Wisconsin Rapids
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Wisconsin Rapids, with 11 of the 52 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Wisconsin Rapids record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Wisconsin Rapids, 35 reached EF0 or EF1 and 17 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Wisconsin Rapids is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Wisconsin Rapids has averaged 0.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 11 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 4, and 12 of those years passed with none at all.