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Tornado History
Grant Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Grant, Wisconsin. The records below identify 40 tornadoes from 1954 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $26.9M, with 0 deaths and 10 injuries recorded across the listed events.
Key Tornado Statistics
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Check any addressKey Tornado Facts for Grant, Wisconsin
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.6 tornadoes per year (0.7/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 14 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Grant, Wisconsin with 0 deaths
1988 was the most active year with 7 tornadoes
The 1980s had the most tornado activity (10 events)
Longest tornado: 15.6 miles in Grant, Wisconsin
Widest tornado: 1,500.0 yards in Grant, Wisconsin
Most tornadoes in one day: 7 on May 8, 1988
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Grant, Wisconsin, May is the most active month with 14 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1988 was the most active year with 7 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 2014 with at least $21.4M in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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 30, 1985 | F3 | Grant, Wisconsin | 14 mi | 1500 yd | 0 | 2 | $2.5M |
| August 7, 2021 | EF3 | Grant, Wisconsin | 9.38 mi | 1100 yd | 0 | 0 | $430K |
| June 16, 2014 | EF2 | Grant, Wisconsin | 3.76 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 5 | $20.5M |
| September 4, 2012 | EF2 | Grant, Wisconsin | 0.72 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $420K |
| July 13, 1966 | F2 | Grant, Wisconsin | 2.7 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 30, 1985 | F2 | Grant, Wisconsin | 1.8 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 8, 1988 | F2 | Grant, Wisconsin | 10 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 8, 1988 | F2 | Grant, Wisconsin | 7.5 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 25, 1957 | F2 | Grant, Wisconsin | 15.6 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 19, 1959 | F2 | Grant, Wisconsin | 4.9 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 16, 2014 | EF1 | Grant, Wisconsin | 0.49 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | $540K |
| June 29, 2014 | EF1 | Grant, Wisconsin | 8.18 mi | 600 yd | 0 | 0 | $410K |
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Source And Limits
Data source: NOAA/NCEI. TornadoTrace summarizes historical records for screening and research. Coordinates, damage estimates, narratives, and event details can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. Do not use this page as legal, insurance, engineering, real estate, emergency management, or safety advice.