Tornadoes in Taylor County
The Storm Prediction Center records 12 tornadoes whose paths touched Taylor County, Wisconsin between 1953 and 2024. They killed 4 people and injured 60. The busiest month is July, with 4 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 10 May 1953. The most recent was on 5 July 2024.
- 12tornadoes
- 4deaths
- 60injuries
- 123per 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 Taylor County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 4 | 33% |
| F1 / EF1 | 2 | 17% |
| F2 / EF2 | 4 | 33% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 8% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 8% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Taylor County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2024, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 1 |
| 1960s | 3 |
| 1970s | 1 |
| 2000s | 4 |
| 2010s | 1 |
| 2020s | 2 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 0 |
| Apr | 0 |
| May | 2 |
| Jun | 3 |
| Jul | 4 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 2 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Taylor County
- Deadliest and Strongest and Longest path: Chester, Iowa tornado10 May 1953, F4, 2 deaths, 24 injuries, 162 miles long
- Most recent: Wisconsin tornado5 July 2024, EF0, 1 mile long
Notable tornadoes in Taylor County
- Chester, Iowa tornado10 May 1953, F4, 2 deaths, 24 injuries, 162 miles long
- Clayton, Wisconsin tornado16 May 2017, EF3, 1 death, 25 injuries, 82.5 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.