Tornado History
Grant Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Grant, Wisconsin. The records below identify 55 tornadoes from 1954 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $27.9M, with 0 deaths and 12 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Grant, Wisconsin
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.8 tornadoes per year (0.7/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 20 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Grant, Wisconsin with 0 deaths
1988 was the most active year with 7 tornadoes
The 1970s had the most tornado activity (11 events)
Longest tornado: 34.2 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, June is the most active month with 20 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
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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 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 |
| June 4, 1969 | F2 | Grant, Wisconsin | 4.1 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 4, 1969 | F2 | Grant, Wisconsin | 24.4 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| September 9, 1970 | F2 | Grant, Wisconsin | 15.7 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 |
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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.