Tornadoes in Columbia County
The Storm Prediction Center records 46 tornadoes whose paths touched Columbia County, Wisconsin between 1951 and 2025. They killed 10 people and injured 257. The busiest month is June, with 14 tornadoes. The strongest was an F5 on 7 June 1984. The most recent was on 15 May 2025.
- 46tornadoes
- 10deaths
- 257injuries
- 601per 10,000 sq mi of land
A tornado that crossed several counties counts in each one, so county counts add up to more than the state's.
How strong were the tornadoes in Columbia County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 12 | 26% |
| F1 / EF1 | 19 | 41% |
| F2 / EF2 | 8 | 17% |
| F3 / EF3 | 4 | 9% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 2% |
| F5 / EF5 | 1 | 2% |
| Unknown rating | 1 | 2% |
Columbia County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2025, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 4 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 3 |
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 3 |
| 2020s | 3 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 0 |
| Apr | 4 |
| May | 10 |
| Jun | 14 |
| Jul | 8 |
| Aug | 8 |
| Sep | 2 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Columbia County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Ridgeway, Wisconsin tornado7 June 1984, F5, 9 deaths, 200 injuries, 36 miles long
- Longest path: Wisconsin tornado2 September 1963, F1, 70.7 miles long
- Most recent: Wisconsin tornado15 May 2025, Unknown rating, 1.2 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Columbia County
- Ridgeway, Wisconsin tornado7 June 1984, F5, 9 deaths, 200 injuries, 36 miles long
- Rio, Wisconsin tornado26 September 1951, F4, 1 death, 9 injuries, 9 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.