Tornado History

Lafayette Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Lafayette, Wisconsin. The records below identify 35 tornadoes from 1958 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $11.5M, with 0 deaths and 12 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes35
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries12
Property Damage$11.5M
Avg Length7.4 mi
Avg Width113 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Lafayette, 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 14 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Lafayette, Wisconsin with 0 deaths
2009 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (7 events)
Longest tornado: 70.7 miles in Lafayette, Wisconsin
Widest tornado: 500.0 yards in Lafayette, Wisconsin
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Sep 2, 1963

Monthly Distribution

Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.

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Summary: In Lafayette, Wisconsin, June 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.

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Summary: 2009 was the most active year with 3 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: F1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 11 recorded events.

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.

$2.5M$252K$25K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1967 with at least $2.5M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F3 April 16, 19671967F3 May 8, 19881988F2 May 15, 19981998EF2 June 22, 20242024F2 May 31, 19581958F2 June 29, 19691969F2 June 7, 19841984F2 September 9, 19701970F2 September 2, 19631963EF1 June 16, 20142014EF1 March 31, 20232023F1 July 4, 19941994F1 July 4, 19941994EF1 March 31, 20232023F1 September 2, 1963F1 August 16, 1987F1 May 8, 1988F1 May 10, 2003F1 June 1, 2000EF1 June 16, 2014F1 June 11, 1967F1 June 1, 1971F1 July 25, 1971F1 September 20, 1972EF1 June 21, 2010EF0 July 24, 2009EF0 May 15, 2026EF0 July 24, 2009F0 July 10, 1984EF0 June 26, 2018EF0 June 26, 2018EF0 June 1, 2007EF0 June 1, 2007EF0 July 27, 2009EF0 June 22, 2024© OpenStreetMap contributors
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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.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
April 16, 1967F3Lafayette, Wisconsin27.8 mi500 yd00$2.5M
May 8, 1988F3Lafayette, Wisconsin16 mi123 yd00$250K
May 15, 1998F2Lafayette, Wisconsin20 mi150 yd011$1.7M
June 22, 2024EF2Lafayette, Wisconsin6.49 mi500 yd00$1.0M
May 31, 1958F2Lafayette, Wisconsin1.3 mi33 yd00$250K
June 29, 1969F2Lafayette, Wisconsin10.4 mi200 yd00$250K
June 7, 1984F2Lafayette, Wisconsin6 mi40 yd00$250K
September 9, 1970F2Lafayette, Wisconsin6.6 mi200 yd00$25K
September 2, 1963F2Lafayette, Wisconsin9.9 mi100 yd00N/A
June 16, 2014EF1Lafayette, Wisconsin4.35 mi200 yd00$1.5M
March 31, 2023EF1Lafayette, Wisconsin5.5 mi75 yd00$1.0M
July 4, 1994F1Lafayette, Wisconsin3 mi300 yd00$500K
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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.

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