Tornadoes in Clark County
The Storm Prediction Center records 46 tornadoes whose paths touched Clark County, Wisconsin between 1950 and 2025. They killed 7 people and injured 42. The busiest month is May, with 13 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 4 June 1958. The most recent was on 15 May 2025.
- 46tornadoes
- 7deaths
- 42injuries
- 380per 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 Clark County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 8 | 17% |
| F1 / EF1 | 19 | 41% |
| F2 / EF2 | 15 | 33% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 4% |
| F4 / EF4 | 2 | 4% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Clark County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2025, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 1 |
| 1980s | 7 |
| 2000s | 3 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 18 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 0 |
| Apr | 0 |
| May | 13 |
| Jun | 12 |
| Jul | 7 |
| Aug | 3 |
| Sep | 5 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 5 |
Records for Clark County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Fall Creek, Wisconsin tornado4 June 1958, F4, 4 deaths, 3 injuries, 59.2 miles long
- Longest path: Chester, Iowa tornado10 May 1953, F4, 2 deaths, 24 injuries, 162 miles long
- Most recent: Wisconsin tornado15 May 2025, EF2, 4.6 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Clark County
- Fall Creek, Wisconsin tornado4 June 1958, F4, 4 deaths, 3 injuries, 59.2 miles long
- Chester, Iowa tornado10 May 1953, F4, 2 deaths, 24 injuries, 162 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.