Tornadoes in Chippewa County
The Storm Prediction Center records 41 tornadoes whose paths touched Chippewa County, Wisconsin between 1953 and 2021. They killed 8 people and injured 133. The busiest month is July, with 12 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 4 June 1958. The most recent was on 15 December 2021.
- 41tornadoes
- 8deaths
- 133injuries
- 407per 10,000 sq mi of land
A tornado that crossed several counties counts in each one, so county counts add up to more than the state's.
How strong were the tornadoes in Chippewa County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 13 | 32% |
| F1 / EF1 | 15 | 37% |
| F2 / EF2 | 7 | 17% |
| F3 / EF3 | 3 | 7% |
| F4 / EF4 | 3 | 7% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Chippewa County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2021, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
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| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 4 |
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 1 |
| 2000s | 1 |
| 2010s | 3 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 0 |
| Apr | 0 |
| May | 5 |
| Jun | 11 |
| Jul | 12 |
| Aug | 6 |
| Sep | 5 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 2 |
Records for Chippewa County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Lake Hallie, Wisconsin tornado4 June 1958, F4, 3 deaths, 50 injuries, 11.1 miles long
- Longest path: Chester, Iowa tornado10 May 1953, F4, 2 deaths, 24 injuries, 162 miles long
- Most recent: Wisconsin tornado15 December 2021, EF2, 7.4 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Chippewa County
- Lake Hallie, Wisconsin tornado4 June 1958, F4, 3 deaths, 50 injuries, 11.1 miles long
- Chester, Iowa tornado10 May 1953, F4, 2 deaths, 24 injuries, 162 miles long
- Bloomer, Wisconsin tornado30 July 1977, F4, 20 injuries, 19 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.