Tornado History
Racine Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Racine, Wisconsin. The records below identify 27 tornadoes from 1957 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $9.8M, with 0 deaths and 12 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Racine, Wisconsin
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.6/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 6 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Racine, Wisconsin with 0 deaths
2026 was the most active year with 5 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (6 events)
Longest tornado: 19.4 miles in Racine, Wisconsin
Widest tornado: 200.0 yards in Racine, Wisconsin
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Apr 17, 2026
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Racine, Wisconsin, April is the most active month with 6 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2026 was the most active year with 5 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 2010 with at least $6.1M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 21, 1966 | F2 | Racine, Wisconsin | 13.3 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| April 19, 1957 | F2 | Racine, Wisconsin | 2.7 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 2 | $250K |
| October 8, 1959 | F2 | Racine, Wisconsin | 2.2 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 2 | $25K |
| September 28, 1972 | F2 | Racine, Wisconsin | 1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| November 22, 2010 | EF1 | Racine, Wisconsin | 10.57 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 2 | $5.0M |
| October 26, 2010 | EF1 | Racine, Wisconsin | 5.4 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 2 | $1.0M |
| April 14, 2026 | EF1 | Racine, Wisconsin | 5.17 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $349K |
| September 26, 1959 | F1 | Racine, Wisconsin | 19.4 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 2 | $250K |
| April 17, 2026 | EF1 | Racine, Wisconsin | 3.89 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $105K |
| June 27, 2010 | EF1 | Racine, Wisconsin | 4.6 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 1 | $75K |
| July 10, 1966 | F1 | Racine, Wisconsin | 0.5 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 20, 1979 | F1 | Racine, Wisconsin | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 1 | $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.