Tornado History
Monroe Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Monroe, Wisconsin. The records below identify 26 tornadoes from 1957 through 2025, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $6.2M, with 0 deaths and 7 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Monroe, Wisconsin
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.6/yr in last decade)
August is the peak tornado month with 8 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F3 in Monroe, Wisconsin with 0 deaths
1965 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (5 events)
Longest tornado: 27 miles in Monroe, Wisconsin
Widest tornado: 880.0 yards in Monroe, Wisconsin
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on May 22, 2011
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Monroe, Wisconsin, August is the most active month with 8 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1965 was the most active year with 2 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 1985 with at least $2.5M 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 19, 1957 | F3 | Monroe, Wisconsin | 9 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| August 12, 1985 | F2 | Monroe, Wisconsin | 5 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| June 15, 2022 | EF2 | Monroe, Wisconsin | 15.35 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 2 | $700K |
| May 22, 2011 | EF2 | Monroe, Wisconsin | 13.55 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $510K |
| July 18, 1971 | F2 | Monroe, Wisconsin | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 26, 1986 | F2 | Monroe, Wisconsin | 5.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 8, 1988 | F2 | Monroe, Wisconsin | 27 mi | 800 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| August 28, 1960 | F2 | Monroe, Wisconsin | 0.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 10, 1979 | F2 | Monroe, Wisconsin | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 22, 2011 | EF1 | Monroe, Wisconsin | 6.65 mi | 125 yd | 0 | 1 | $915K |
| June 1, 2000 | F1 | Monroe, Wisconsin | 4.5 mi | 125 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| June 23, 2004 | F1 | Monroe, Wisconsin | 4.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 3 | $75K |
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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.