Tornado History
Chippewa Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Chippewa, Wisconsin. The records below identify 35 tornadoes from 1953 through 2021, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $39.9M, with 5 deaths and 93 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Chippewa, Wisconsin
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.5 tornadoes per year (0.7/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 10 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F4 in Chippewa, Wisconsin with 3 deaths
1980 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 1980s had the most tornado activity (10 events)
Longest tornado: 53.9 miles in Chippewa, Wisconsin
Widest tornado: 1,000.0 yards in Chippewa, Wisconsin
Most tornadoes in one day: 4 on Jul 15, 1980
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Chippewa, Wisconsin, June 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: 1980 was the most active year with 4 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 1977 with at least $27.5M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 30, 1977 | F4 | Chippewa, Wisconsin | 19 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 20 | $25.0M |
| May 10, 1953 | F4 | Chippewa, Wisconsin | 53.9 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| June 4, 1958 | F4 | Chippewa, Wisconsin | 11.1 mi | 600 yd | 3 | 50 | $250K |
| September 24, 2019 | EF3 | Chippewa, Wisconsin | 4.72 mi | 725 yd | 0 | 3 | $3.0M |
| June 4, 1958 | F3 | Chippewa, Wisconsin | 4.3 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 3 | $2.5M |
| September 28, 1971 | F3 | Chippewa, Wisconsin | 5.4 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 3 | $250K |
| July 30, 1977 | F2 | Chippewa, Wisconsin | 16.5 mi | 1000 yd | 1 | 8 | $2.5M |
| July 15, 1980 | F2 | Chippewa, Wisconsin | 0.2 mi | 67 yd | 1 | 5 | $2.5M |
| June 7, 1984 | F2 | Chippewa, Wisconsin | 1 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| December 15, 2021 | EF2 | Chippewa, Wisconsin | 5.69 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| August 1, 1967 | F1 | Chippewa, Wisconsin | 2.7 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 19, 1979 | F1 | Chippewa, Wisconsin | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
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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.