Tornadoes in Washington County
The Storm Prediction Center records 20 tornadoes whose paths touched Washington County, Wisconsin between 1964 and 2018. They killed 3 people and injured 65. The busiest month is June, with 8 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 4 April 1981. The most recent was on 9 May 2018.
- 20tornadoes
- 3deaths
- 65injuries
- 464per 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 Washington County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 6 | 30% |
| F1 / EF1 | 9 | 45% |
| F2 / EF2 | 3 | 15% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 5% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 5% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Washington County tornadoes over time
The 2010s only run to 2018, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
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| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 4 |
| 1970s | 2 |
| 1980s | 3 |
| 1990s | 1 |
| 2000s | 8 |
| 2010s | 2 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 0 |
| Apr | 3 |
| May | 2 |
| Jun | 8 |
| Jul | 5 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Washington County
- Deadliest and Strongest: West Bend, Wisconsin tornado4 April 1981, F4, 3 deaths, 53 injuries, 1.8 miles long
- Longest path: Wisconsin tornado5 June 1977, F3, 8 injuries, 69.5 miles long
- Most recent: Wisconsin tornado9 May 2018, EF0, 5.2 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Washington County
- West Bend, Wisconsin tornado4 April 1981, F4, 3 deaths, 53 injuries, 1.8 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.