Tornado History

Ft Atkinson Tornado History

This location page summarizes tornado records that list Ft Atkinson, Wisconsin as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 9 matching records from 2002 through 2024. The strongest matching rating is F1 (Moderate damage), the latest matching tornado is February 8, 2024, and minimum reported property damage totals $497K.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes9
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries0
Property Damage$497K
Avg Length2.7 mi
Avg Width95 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Ft Atkinson, Wisconsin

Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.

Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.2/yr in last decade)
August is the peak tornado month with 7 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in Ft Atkinson, Wisconsin with 0 deaths
2005 was the most active year with 6 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (7 events)
Longest tornado: 7.14 miles in Ft Atkinson, Wisconsin
Widest tornado: 400.0 yards in Ft Atkinson, Wisconsin
Most tornadoes in one day: 6 on Aug 18, 2005

Monthly Distribution

Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.

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Summary: In Ft Atkinson, Wisconsin, August is the most active month with 7 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.

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Summary: 2005 was the most active year with 6 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: F1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 4 recorded events.

Property Damage Trends

Visualizes reported property damage over time. Bars use a log-like scale so very large damage years do not flatten the rest of the chart.

$492K$49K$5K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2005 with at least $492K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F1 August 18, 20052005F1 August 18, 20052005F1 August 18, 20052005F1 August 18, 20052005EF1 February 8, 20242024F0 August 18, 20052005F0 August 18, 20052005F0 August 13, 20022002EF0 October 1, 20192019© OpenStreetMap contributors
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Notable Tornado Records

The table highlights the strongest and most damaging records in this page's local dataset. Damage totals are NOAA-reported minimum estimates where available.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
August 18, 2005F1Jefferson, Wisconsin1.4 mi50 yd00$355K
August 18, 2005F1Jefferson, Wisconsin0.7 mi50 yd00$30K
August 18, 2005F1Jefferson, Wisconsin1.2 mi50 yd00$30K
August 18, 2005F1Jefferson, Wisconsin3 mi75 yd00$20K
February 8, 2024EF1Jefferson, Wisconsin6.08 mi400 yd00N/A
August 18, 2005F0Jefferson, Wisconsin0.5 mi50 yd00$50K
August 18, 2005F0Jefferson, Wisconsin0.2 mi50 yd00$7K
August 13, 2002F0Jefferson, Wisconsin4.5 mi50 yd00$5K
October 1, 2019EF0Jefferson, Wisconsin7.14 mi80 yd00N/A
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Source And Limits

Data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center and the NCEI Storm Events Database. TornadoTrace summarizes reported weather events for screening and research; it is not a damage assessment, inspection, or insurance determination. Coordinates and records can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. No warranty of completeness or accuracy.

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