Tornado History
Vernon Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Vernon, Wisconsin. The records below identify 25 tornadoes from 1957 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $5.0M, with 0 deaths and 2 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Vernon, Wisconsin
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.6/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 7 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Vernon, Wisconsin with 0 deaths
1978 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 1960s had the most tornado activity (6 events)
Longest tornado: 70.2 miles in Vernon, Wisconsin
Widest tornado: 300.0 yards in Vernon, Wisconsin
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Jul 1, 1978
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Vernon, Wisconsin, June is the most active month with 7 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1978 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 1980 with at least $2.8M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 5, 1980 | F3 | Vernon, Wisconsin | 26.9 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 1 | $2.5M |
| April 14, 2026 | EF3 | Vernon, Wisconsin | 0.89 mi | 125 yd | 0 | 0 | $1K |
| August 18, 2005 | F2 | Vernon, Wisconsin | 7 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | $800K |
| May 8, 1964 | F2 | Vernon, Wisconsin | 4.5 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 19, 1966 | F2 | Vernon, Wisconsin | 8.6 mi | 17 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| August 9, 1979 | F2 | Vernon, Wisconsin | 0 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 5, 1980 | F2 | Vernon, Wisconsin | 70.2 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 15, 2022 | EF1 | Vernon, Wisconsin | 5.43 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $300K |
| August 18, 2005 | F1 | Vernon, Wisconsin | 1.2 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 1 | $150K |
| June 18, 1998 | F1 | Vernon, Wisconsin | 1.5 mi | 120 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| September 19, 1957 | F1 | Vernon, Wisconsin | 4.1 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 8, 1967 | F1 | Vernon, Wisconsin | 8.7 mi | 67 yd | 0 | 0 | $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.