Tornado History

Richland Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Richland, Wisconsin. The records below identify 13 tornadoes from 1951 through 2015, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $3.5M, with 0 deaths and 9 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes13
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries9
Property Damage$3.5M
Avg Length6.4 mi
Avg Width153 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Richland, Wisconsin

Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.

Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.0/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 4 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Richland, Wisconsin with 0 deaths
1964 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 1960s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 20 miles in Richland, Wisconsin
Widest tornado: 800.0 yards in Richland, Wisconsin
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on May 8, 1964

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Richland, Wisconsin, May is the most active month with 4 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.

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Summary: 1964 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: F2 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 5 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.

$2.6M$260K$26K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2005 with at least $2.6M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F3 September 3, 19641964F2 August 18, 20052005F2 May 8, 19641964F2 May 8, 19881988F2 July 3, 19511951F2 May 8, 19641964F1 August 1, 19671967F1 August 11, 19721972F1 June 13, 19721972F0 August 18, 20052005EF0 June 22, 20152015EF0 July 13, 20152015F0 May 24, 20062006© 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
September 3, 1964F3Richland, Wisconsin17.1 mi800 yd04$250K
August 18, 2005F2Richland, Wisconsin13 mi40 yd03$2.5M
May 8, 1964F2Richland, Wisconsin9.3 mi300 yd02$250K
May 8, 1988F2Richland, Wisconsin20 mi150 yd00$250K
July 3, 1951F2Richland, Wisconsin0.5 mi50 yd00$25K
May 8, 1964F2Richland, Wisconsin6.5 mi300 yd00N/A
August 1, 1967F1Richland, Wisconsin2 mi100 yd00$25K
August 11, 1972F1Richland, Wisconsin3.8 mi50 yd00$25K
June 13, 1972F1Richland, Wisconsin2 mi50 yd00$25K
August 18, 2005F0Richland, Wisconsin2 mi25 yd00$100K
June 22, 2015EF0Richland, Wisconsin6.06 mi60 yd00$30K
July 13, 2015EF0Richland, Wisconsin0.05 mi50 yd00$10K
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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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