Tornadoes in Pierce County
The Storm Prediction Center records 27 tornadoes whose paths touched Pierce County, Wisconsin between 1953 and 2024. They killed 4 people and injured 45. The busiest month is July, with 11 tornadoes. The strongest was an F3 on 24 May 1958. The most recent was on 29 August 2024.
- 27tornadoes
- 4deaths
- 45injuries
- 470per 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 Pierce County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 13 | 48% |
| F1 / EF1 | 6 | 22% |
| F2 / EF2 | 7 | 26% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 4% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Pierce County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2024, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 4 |
| 1960s | 4 |
| 1970s | 2 |
| 1980s | 2 |
| 1990s | 1 |
| 2000s | 4 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s | 3 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 0 |
| Apr | 0 |
| May | 4 |
| Jun | 5 |
| Jul | 11 |
| Aug | 3 |
| Sep | 3 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Pierce County
- Deadliest and Longest path: River Falls, Wisconsin tornado10 May 1953, F2, 4 deaths, 27 injuries, 105.7 miles long
- Strongest: Minnesota tornado24 May 1958, F3, 12 injuries, 59.4 miles long
- Most recent: Wisconsin tornado29 August 2024, EF0, 6.7 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Pierce County
- River Falls, Wisconsin tornado10 May 1953, F2, 4 deaths, 27 injuries, 105.7 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.