Tornado Risk in Milwaukee, WI

Live tornado map around Milwaukee

Shows tornado warnings and events that are active right now, refreshed through the day. When none are active, the map is empty by design.

Key Risk Factors

Peak season: April-June

Last significant event: EF2 tornado on April 14, 2026, closest point 27 km from the city centre (no deaths or injuries recorded)

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How Milwaukee Compares

Strongest Tornadoes Near Milwaukee

22 tornadoes touched down within 50 km of Milwaukee between January 2015 and September 30, 2026 (1 rated EF2 or stronger), according to NWS and SPC tornado records. 2026 figures are provisional until SPC publishes its final 2026 tornado file, and September 2026 is preliminary while NWS damage surveys are completed. The 5 strongest are listed below; distances run from the city centre to the closest point of each tornado's path (start to end point).

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