Wisconsin averages 21 confirmed tornado touchdowns each year.  In 2008, 38 tornadoes in Wisconsin were documented by the National Weather Services (NWS).  Rare twisters in January 2008 damaged or destroyed over 100 homes and buildings.

In 2005, Wisconsin had a record 62 tornadoes reported, including 27 that occured on August 18, 2005. 

Knowing what to do and where to go in the event of severe weather is critical.  Below are links to information to help keep you and your family safe during severe weather.  

• 2009 Tornado & Severe Weather Media Packet - (PDF)

• 2009 Tornado School Awareness Packet (PDF)

• 2009 Mock Tornado Watch/Warning Statewide Drill (Word)

• Governor Doyle's Proclamation (PDF)

• What you need to know about WI tornadoes (Word)

• Tornado events, deaths and injuries map (PDF)

• Severe Thundestorms Map (PDF)

• Hail Map (PDF)

• Flood Map (PDF)

• Lightning Map (PDF)

• 2006 Tornado Path (pdf)

• 1982-2008 WI tornados, injuries, & deaths (PDF)

• 1844-2008 Total WI Tornadoes  (PDF)

• Number of Tornadoes by month (PDF)

• Tornado Myths (PDF)
• Severe Weather and Your Insurance Coverage (PDF)  (Link)
• Information on Tornado Awareness from WI Dep. of Health & Family Services (Link)