Tornado History
Oconto Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Oconto, Wisconsin. The records below identify 15 tornadoes from 1966 through 2025, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $11.4M, with 0 deaths and 6 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Oconto, Wisconsin
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.3/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 8 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Oconto, Wisconsin with 0 deaths
1966 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 1970s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 19.1 miles in Oconto, Wisconsin
Widest tornado: 1,320.0 yards in Oconto, Wisconsin
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Jun 4, 1966
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Oconto, Wisconsin, June 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: 1966 was the most active year with 3 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 2007 with at least $10.5M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 28, 1971 | F3 | Oconto, Wisconsin | 16.4 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 4 | $250K |
| June 7, 2007 | EF2 | Oconto, Wisconsin | 19.1 mi | 1320 yd | 0 | 2 | $10.5M |
| June 16, 1979 | F2 | Oconto, Wisconsin | 15.2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 4, 1966 | F2 | Oconto, Wisconsin | 5.4 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 4, 1966 | F2 | Oconto, Wisconsin | 4.9 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 4, 1966 | F2 | Oconto, Wisconsin | 4.7 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 30, 1980 | F1 | Oconto, Wisconsin | 1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 13, 1976 | F1 | Oconto, Wisconsin | 0.2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 6, 2015 | EF1 | Oconto, Wisconsin | 2.25 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $5K |
| June 14, 1974 | F1 | Oconto, Wisconsin | 0.2 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| June 25, 2024 | EF1 | Oconto, Wisconsin | 0.76 mi | 83 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 23, 2025 | EF1 | Oconto, Wisconsin | 2.33 mi | 65 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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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.