Tornado History
Brown Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Brown, Wisconsin. The records below identify 30 tornadoes from 1957 through 2021, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $6.7M, with 0 deaths and 7 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Brown, Wisconsin
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.5 tornadoes per year (0.3/yr in last decade)
August is the peak tornado month with 10 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Brown, Wisconsin with 0 deaths
1970 was the most active year with 5 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (9 events)
Longest tornado: 15.22 miles in Brown, Wisconsin
Widest tornado: 800.0 yards in Brown, Wisconsin
Most tornadoes in one day: 4 on Aug 6, 2013
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Brown, Wisconsin, August is the most active month with 10 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1970 was the most active year with 5 recorded tornadoes.
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.
Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1959 with at least $2.5M in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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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.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 1959 | F2 | Brown, Wisconsin | 4.3 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 3 | $2.5M |
| April 22, 1970 | F2 | Brown, Wisconsin | 3.6 mi | 800 yd | 0 | 2 | $250K |
| April 22, 1970 | F2 | Brown, Wisconsin | 7.2 mi | 800 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| August 16, 1968 | F2 | Brown, Wisconsin | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 1 | $25K |
| August 6, 2013 | EF1 | Brown, Wisconsin | 7.84 mi | 175 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| April 22, 1970 | F1 | Brown, Wisconsin | 7.2 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| July 30, 1977 | F1 | Brown, Wisconsin | 11.8 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| August 9, 1979 | F1 | Brown, Wisconsin | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 16, 1992 | F1 | Brown, Wisconsin | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| August 20, 2010 | EF1 | Brown, Wisconsin | 1.28 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| April 10, 2011 | EF1 | Brown, Wisconsin | 1.2 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $15K |
| August 18, 2005 | F1 | Brown, Wisconsin | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $10K |
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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.