Tornado History
Rusk Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Rusk, Wisconsin. The records below identify 16 tornadoes from 1950 through 2021, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $26.8M, with 0 deaths and 34 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Rusk, 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 4 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: Unknown in Rusk, Wisconsin with 0 deaths
1998 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 41.88 miles in Rusk, Wisconsin
Widest tornado: 1,320.0 yards in Rusk, Wisconsin
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on May 30, 1998
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Rusk, Wisconsin, June 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.
Summary: 1998 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 2002 with at least $25.0M 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 2, 2002 | F3 | Rusk, Wisconsin | 16 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 27 | $25.0M |
| May 16, 2017 | EF3 | Rusk, Wisconsin | 41.88 mi | 1320 yd | 0 | 0 | $420K |
| June 4, 1958 | F2 | Rusk, Wisconsin | 13.8 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| July 22, 1967 | F2 | Rusk, Wisconsin | 20.9 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| September 12, 1982 | F2 | Rusk, Wisconsin | 12 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 26, 1959 | F2 | Rusk, Wisconsin | 2.2 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| August 24, 1975 | F2 | Rusk, Wisconsin | 34.2 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 6 | $25K |
| July 30, 1977 | F2 | Rusk, Wisconsin | 11.5 mi | 1000 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| August 8, 1973 | F1 | Rusk, Wisconsin | 3.6 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 1, 1997 | F1 | Rusk, Wisconsin | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 1 | N/A |
| July 4, 2019 | EF0 | Rusk, Wisconsin | 7.59 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| June 24, 2021 | EF0 | Rusk, Wisconsin | 0.84 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | $20K |
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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.