Tornado History
Marathon Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Marathon, Wisconsin. The records below identify 62 tornadoes from 1950 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $25.0M, with 0 deaths and 19 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Marathon, Wisconsin
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.8 tornadoes per year (1.4/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 15 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Marathon, Wisconsin with 0 deaths
2005 was the most active year with 6 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (15 events)
Longest tornado: 31.8 miles in Marathon, Wisconsin
Widest tornado: 1,000.0 yards in Marathon, Wisconsin
Most tornadoes in one day: 5 on Jul 16, 1997
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Marathon, Wisconsin, June is the most active month with 15 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2005 was the most active year with 6 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 2026 with at least $8.2M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 17, 2026 | EF3 | Marathon, Wisconsin | 13.53 mi | 600 yd | 0 | 0 | $8.2M |
| September 28, 1971 | F3 | Marathon, Wisconsin | 18 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| September 28, 1971 | F3 | Marathon, Wisconsin | 11.6 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| August 19, 1968 | F2 | Marathon, Wisconsin | 14.3 mi | 67 yd | 0 | 5 | $2.5M |
| September 24, 1984 | F2 | Marathon, Wisconsin | 12 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| May 8, 1988 | F2 | Marathon, Wisconsin | 13 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 2 | $2.5M |
| July 16, 1997 | F2 | Marathon, Wisconsin | 2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.0M |
| June 7, 2007 | EF2 | Marathon, Wisconsin | 7.3 mi | 225 yd | 0 | 0 | $343K |
| May 8, 1964 | F2 | Marathon, Wisconsin | 12.3 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| July 3, 1983 | F2 | Marathon, Wisconsin | 6 mi | 57 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| August 7, 1996 | F2 | Marathon, Wisconsin | 2.5 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $200K |
| June 25, 1950 | F2 | Marathon, Wisconsin | 2.7 mi | 17 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.