Tornado History
Fond Du Lac Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin. The records below identify 56 tornadoes from 1954 through 2018, including a highest listed rating of F5 (Incredible damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $60.4M, with 2 deaths and 24 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.9 tornadoes per year (1.3/yr in last decade)
August is the peak tornado month with 17 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F3 in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin with 1 deaths
2018 was the most active year with 11 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (15 events)
Longest tornado: 30 miles in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Widest tornado: 500.0 yards in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Most tornadoes in one day: 11 on Aug 28, 2018
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, August is the most active month with 17 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2018 was the most active year with 11 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 1996 with at least $40.0M 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 18, 1996 | F5 | Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin | 13.3 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 12 | $39.5M |
| April 21, 1974 | F4 | Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin | 12.5 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| June 23, 2004 | F3 | Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin | 7.2 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $6.0M |
| April 21, 1974 | F3 | Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin | 11.9 mi | 200 yd | 1 | 5 | $2.5M |
| June 5, 1977 | F3 | Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin | 11.2 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 2 | $2.5M |
| June 23, 2004 | F3 | Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin | 3.6 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.6M |
| June 2, 1990 | F2 | Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 1 | $2.5M |
| July 18, 1996 | F2 | Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin | 4.4 mi | 200 yd | 1 | 1 | $450K |
| August 22, 1964 | F2 | Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin | 1 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 11, 1986 | F2 | Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin | 8 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| September 22, 1961 | F2 | Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin | 12.6 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 17, 1962 | F2 | Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin | 1 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
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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.