Tornadoes in Marathon County
The Storm Prediction Center records 64 tornadoes whose paths touched Marathon County, Wisconsin between 1950 and 2025. They killed 5 people and injured 30. The busiest month is July, with 17 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 4 June 1958. The most recent was on 15 May 2025.
- 64tornadoes
- 5deaths
- 30injuries
- 414per 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 Marathon County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 22 | 34% |
| F1 / EF1 | 22 | 34% |
| F2 / EF2 | 15 | 23% |
| F3 / EF3 | 3 | 5% |
| F4 / EF4 | 2 | 3% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Marathon 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 | 6 |
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 15 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 8 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 0 |
| Apr | 5 |
| May | 11 |
| Jun | 16 |
| Jul | 17 |
| Aug | 6 |
| Sep | 8 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Marathon County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Fall Creek, Wisconsin tornado4 June 1958, F4, 4 deaths, 3 injuries, 59.2 miles long
- Longest path: Wisconsin tornado28 September 1971, F3, 78.4 miles long
- Most recent: Wisconsin tornado15 May 2025, EF0, 2.5 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Marathon County
- Fall Creek, Wisconsin tornado4 June 1958, F4, 4 deaths, 3 injuries, 59.2 miles long
- Wausau, Wisconsin tornado31 August 1977, F4, 10 injuries, 31.8 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.