Tornadoes in Douglas County
The Storm Prediction Center records 13 tornadoes whose paths touched Douglas County, Wisconsin between 1953 and 2020. They killed 4 people and injured 29. The busiest month is July, with 4 tornadoes. The strongest was an F2 on 10 May 1953. The most recent was on 18 July 2020.
- 13tornadoes
- 4deaths
- 29injuries
- 100per 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 Douglas County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 3 | 23% |
| F1 / EF1 | 6 | 46% |
| F2 / EF2 | 4 | 31% |
| F3 / EF3 | 0 | 0% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Douglas County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2020, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 1 |
| 1960s | 1 |
| 1970s | 3 |
| 1980s | 1 |
| 1990s | 3 |
| 2010s | 3 |
| 2020s | 1 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 0 |
| Apr | 0 |
| May | 1 |
| Jun | 3 |
| Jul | 4 |
| Aug | 2 |
| Sep | 3 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Douglas County
- Deadliest and Strongest and Longest path: River Falls, Wisconsin tornado10 May 1953, F2, 4 deaths, 27 injuries, 105.7 miles long
- Most recent: Wisconsin tornado18 July 2020, EF1, 0.4 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Douglas County
- River Falls, Wisconsin tornado10 May 1953, F2, 4 deaths, 27 injuries, 105.7 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.