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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Columbia County, WI

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Columbia County, WI from May 10, 1959 through July 9, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 53901 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
130
Wind Reports
261
Tornado Reports
39
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Columbia County, WI · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 9, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Columbia County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 1, 2026
3:43 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbia County, WI
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Hail Report Description: From social media. Time est from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Wisconsin Dells, WI
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2025
9:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbia County, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Portage, WI
1.00″ hail
May 23, 2024
2:49 AM UTC
Hail report for Columbia County, WI
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Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Fall River, WI
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2024
12:41 AM UTC
Hail report for Columbia County, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report. Time estimate from Radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fall River, WI
1.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2023
1:16 AM UTC
Hail report for Columbia County, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lodi, WI
1.75″ hail
Apr 19, 2023
6:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbia County, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Poynette, WI
1.50″ hail
Apr 19, 2023
6:41 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbia County, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Lake Wisconsin, WI
1.25″ hail
Apr 19, 2023
6:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbia County, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Lake Wisconsin, WI
1.00″ hail
Apr 19, 2023
3:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbia County, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT OF NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME RADAR ESTIMATED.
NWS Hail Report Location: Arlington, WI
1.00″ hail
Nov 4, 2022
7:32 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbia County, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Columbus, WI
1.50″ hail
Sep 7, 2021
3:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbia County, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Doylestown, WI
1.50″ hail
Oct 9, 2018
9:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbia County, WI
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Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Portage, WI
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2018
11:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbia County, WI
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Hail Report Description: REPORTED IN DEKORRA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNW Poynette, WI
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2018
11:11 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbia County, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MPING REPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNW Poynette, WI
1.75″ hail
Jun 16, 2018
10:56 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbia County, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Poynette, WI
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in Columbia County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 9, 2026
1:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Columbia County, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of several downed trees. Time estimated from radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Portage, WI
59 mph
Jul 9, 2026
1:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Columbia County, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Portage, WI
63 mph
Jun 10, 2026
7:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia County, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Home wx station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Arlington, WI
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2026
7:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia County, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Many large branches down. Pictures from social media.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Poynette, WI
UNK mph
May 28, 2026
12:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Columbia County, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of a few trees down in northwestern Columbia county. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Briggsville, WI
UNK mph
Apr 14, 2026
5:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Columbia County, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two large trees blown down. A pine tree snapped at 80 feet high. Additional tree branches down in area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Columbus, WI
UNK mph
Apr 14, 2026
5:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Columbia County, WI
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Wind Report Description: Roof collapse at a nursing home. Power lines and trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lodi, WI
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2025
10:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia County, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few tree limbs down on campers at campsite near Pardeeville.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pardeeville, WI
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2025
8:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia County, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree uprooted along Highway 16 in Portage. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Portage, WI
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2025
8:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia County, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limb down in Portage. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Portage, WI
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2025
8:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia County, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media report of tree damage with large branches down... as well as bent corn. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Briggsville, WI
69 mph
Jun 23, 2025
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia County, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Poynette, WI
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2025
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia County, WI
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Wind Report Description: Dispatch reports numerous trees down through the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Portage, WI
UNK mph
May 23, 2024
1:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Columbia County, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees Uprooted in Columbus... WI. Reported via Columbia County ARES Weather Net.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Columbus, WI
UNK mph
May 23, 2024
12:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Columbia County, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A swath of significant tree damage from the golf course northeast to a nearby subdivision. About a dozen large trees uprooted. Some trees snapped at various heights from the trunk. Many branches snapped off trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Prairie Du Sac, WI
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in Columbia County

30 reports
UNK category
May 15, 2025
9:42 PM UTC
Tornado report for Columbia County, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS Storm Survey concludes an EF-U tornado occurred southwest of Portage. Multiple videos and calls demonstrate a brief touchdown along Interstate 39. Surveys could not find damage along any roadways... suggesting touchdown may have happened in the Baraboo River Waterfowl Production Area or Pine Island State Wildlife area north of Hwy 33.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Portage, WI
UNK category
Aug 2, 2021
5:41 AM UTC
Tornado report for Columbia County, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY HAS CONFIRMED A BRIEF EF-0 TORNADO NORTHWEST OF COLUMBUS. THIS TORNADO PRODUCED A NARROW PATH OF CROP AND TREE DAMAGE BETWEEN HALL RD AND HWY 16. PEAK WINDS ARE ESTIMATED TO BE AROUND 75 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Columbus, WI
UNK category
Aug 2, 2021
5:12 AM UTC
Tornado report for Columbia County, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS TIME ON PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 4 S PORTAGE. NWS STORM SURVEY HAS CONFIRMED AN EF-1 TORNADO SOUTH OF PORTAGE. THIS TORNADO PRODUCED AN AREA OF DAMAGE TO TREES... MOBILE HOMES... AND OUTBUILDING STRUCTURES BETWEEN I-39 AND THE WISCONSIN RIVER. PEAK WINDS ARE ESTIMATED TO BE AROUND 105 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S Portage, WI
UNK category
Jul 29, 2021
10:12 PM UTC
Tornado report for Columbia County, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY HAS CONFIRMED AN EF-1 TORNADO SOUTH OF PORTAGE. THIS TORNADO PRODUCED AN AREA OF DAMAGE TO TREES... MOBILE HOMES... AND OUTBUILDING STRUCTURES BETWEEN I-39 AND THE WISCONSIN RIVER. PEAK WINDS ARE ESTIMATED TO BE AROUND 105 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S Portage, WI
UNK category
Jun 16, 2018
10:25 PM UTC
Tornado report for Columbia County, WI
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Tornado Report Description: BRIEF WEAK TORNADO ON THE GROUND FOR APPROX 3-4 MINS CAUSED TREE DAMAGE NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY B AND DUNNING ROAD. REPORT CONFIRMED BY SOCIAL MEDIA PICTURE AND DAMAGE REPORT FROM SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NE Poynette, WI
UNK category
Jun 16, 2018
10:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for Columbia County, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BASED ON SOCIAL MEDIA VIDEOS AND PICTURES... AN EF0 RATED TORNADO LIKELY OCCURRED JUST SOUTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY B AND DUNNING ROAD IN COLUMBIA COUNTY AROUND 5:20 PM. WINDS ARE ESTIMATED TO BE BETWEEN 60 AND 65 MPH. A STORM SURVEY WAS NOT ABLE TO ACCESS ANY DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NE Poynette, WI
EF1 category
Jun 22, 2013
7:55 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Columbia County, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak rain-wrapped tornado spun up 2.17 miles north-northeast of Arlington northwest of the intersection of Krier Rd. and Thiele Ed and moved northeast for about 3.5 miles before dissipating midway between King Road and Mud Lake just southwest of Mud Lake. The ending location would be 4 miles east of Poynette. This tornado crossed STH 22 at the intersection of Loveland Road and then curved more north-northeast and tracked about 300 yards just east of the intersection of STH 22 and CTH CS. Several outbuildings were damaged and a 3000 lb farm implement was tossed about 500 feet. Due to wet soils, two power-poles were partially tipped over. A couple vehicles were damaged and other farm equipment scattered around. One home sustained minor siding and roof shingle damage. Otherwise, the usual tree damage occurred and a couple trees were uprooted. The corn crop was only a few inches in height but some stalks were broken off at ground level. Tree damage was consistent with DI 27 Hardwood Trees (TH) and DOD3 which suggests wind speeds of 90 to 95 mph. The path length was about 3.7 miles and maximum width was 125 yards. The average width was about 50 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.17 NNE Arlington, WI
EF1 category
Jul 7, 2010
5:27 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Columbia County, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado developed about 2.5 miles southwest of Cambria, about 0.25 miles northeast of the intersection of Old B Road and Welsh Prairie Road, and moved east-northeast to around 2.1 miles east-southeast of Cambria, ending near Fordeg Road just north of Cemetery Road. The tornado moved across a farm where it collapsed the walls of a barn, ripped the fabric off of a shed, moved a fertilizer spreader 300 to 400 feet and pushed a shed door 6 inches. Additionally, 15 acres of corn and 5 acres of wheat were flattened, and numerous trees were uprooted or had branches snapped off. The average path width was 40 yards. The EF1 estimated wind speed of 90 to 95 mph was based on DI 1(SBO) DOD6. The exact start location is Lat 43.52061 Lon -89.14369. The exact end location is Lat 43.53732 Lon -89.06274.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.01 SW Cambria, WI
EF0 category
Jun 12, 2008
3:34 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Columbia County, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado affected only agricultural land and resulted in crop and tree damage as it moved east. This tornado spun up on a creek just northeast of the intersection of Vaugn Road and Engleheart Road, and dissipated about 1/4 mile east of the intersection of STH 33 and Dillman Road. The starting and ending locations, with respect to pairs of lat/long numbers, were 43.56074/-89.12348 and 43.56435/-8901686. Average path width was about 30 yards. DI#28 (TS), DOD2. Wind speed estimated at about 65 knots (75 mph).
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.39 WNW Cambria, WI
EF0 category
Jun 7, 2008
2:08 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Columbia County, WI
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Tornado Report Description: This tornado started in Columbia County about 6 miles southeast of Cambria, or about 3 miles south of Randolph, or about 1/3 mile west of the intersection of CTH CD and Court Road. This tornado crossed into Dodge County where Beaver Creek crosses the county line Only minor tree damage was noted in Columbia County. The starting and ending locations for the Columbia County segment, with respect to lat/long pairs of numbers, were 43.49298/-89.01509 and 43.49473/-89.00625. DI#28 (TS), DOD2. Wind speeds estimated at 75 mph. Average path width was about 15 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.8 SE Cambria, WI
EF0 category
Jun 7, 2008
2:05 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Columbia County, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This weak tornado started in Columbia County, northeast of the village of Fall River near the county line, just northwest of the intersection of Raven Road and Hemling Road. It moved southeastward and crossed into Dodge County where a creek crosses the county line just southeast of Paul Road. Minor tree damage was noted in Columbia County. The starting and ending locations for the Columbia County segment, with respect to lat/long pairs of numbers, were 43.41413/-89.01782 and 43.41086/-89.00504. DI#27 (TH), DOD2. Wind speeds estimated at 65 mph. Average path width was about 15 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.86 NE Fall River, WI
EF2 category
Jun 7, 2008
1:32 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Columbia County, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado was extremely wide since the thunderstorm cloud base was very low and the meso-cyclone that is usually aloft was well-formed all the way to the ground. Within a broad 1 to 2 mile wide area of EF0 to EF1 damage, there were several small swaths of EF2 damage due to multiple votices. The accompanying graphic shows this effect. With respect to residential homes this tornado resulted in very minor damage to 150, minor damage to 30, major damage to 10, and 2 were destroyed (total residential damage of $2 million). With respect to agricultural buildings ($500K in total damage), this tornado resulted in minor damage to 20, and major damage to 2 buildings (inlcuding silos). Tens of thousands of trees were uprooted or chewed-up, and many power-lines and power-poles were either toppled or damaged. About 4000 to 6000 trees on a tree farm were destroyed at a location about 3 miles east-southeast of Pardeeville. This tree-farm loss was treated as a crop loss. Additionally, some corn and soybean crops were damaged. This tornado started just southeast of the intersection of CTH P and Pardeeville Road, and moved southeastward for about 4 miles and then traveled east-southeast to end just northeast of the western intersection of STH 146 and CTH A. The specific starting point and ending point lat/long numbers were 43.53333/-89.26306 and 43.49556/-89.09878, respectively. Additional mid-point pairs of number include: 43.51603/-8922394, 43.50728/-89.20151, and 43.50208/-89.17679. DI#24 (ELT), DOD4. The wind speeds were estimated at about 120 mph. Average path length was about 1760 yards (1 mile).
NWS Tornado Report Location: .88 ENE Pardeeville, WI
EF0 category
Apr 25, 2008
4:20 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Columbia County, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This brief tornado spun up about 3.85 miles west-southwest of the village of Wyocena just east of the intersection of Dunning Road and Patchin Road. It was captured in a video tape. Only some damage to tree branches was noted. The starting and ending lat-lon numbers are N43.47857/W89.37096 and N43.48060/w89.36700. On the EF-Scale, this tornado was given a rating of EF0, based on DI #27 (TH), DOD2.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.85 WSW Wyocena, WI
EF1 category
Apr 25, 2008
4:18 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Columbia County, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A long-tracked, partially rain-wrapped, tornado traveled through mostly rural areas of Columbia County and affected only a small portion of one village; otherwise property damage would have been more extensive. This tornado spun up about 2.75 miles east of Dekorra, just northwest of the intersection of STH 51 and CTH VJ, near Columbia Lake. It then tracked east-northeast through the far southeast reaches of the village of Wyocena, and crossed STH 22 just north of Patchin Road. It then moved through the intersection of CTH G and W. Hill Road, where the last structural damage to a couple barns and home occurred. Thereafter, this tornado tracked more northeast through rural areas (crossing STH 33 midway between Cunningham Road and Englehart Road), and eventually exited Columbia County just east of North County Line Road and Sterk Road. It continued for a few more miles through southeastern Green Lake County. Based on ground damage evidence, this tornado briefly lifted a couple times when it was north of STH 33. Most of the structural damage occurred south and southeast of Wyocena. Otherwise the rural damage consisted of uprooted trees or broken branches. At least two trained spotters video taped the tornado.||The Columbia County Emergency Management situation report indicated that 4 residential homes sustained minor damage, and 1 home suffered major damage. Additionally, 2 farm buildings had minor damage, 2 suffered major damage, and 3 were destroyed. The report estimated that private sector damage totaled about $550,000 (excluding electrical line damage). Public sector debris clearance totaled $3500, and protective measures totaled $1000. The Sheriff's Office had to close down 4 roads until power lines and trees could be cleared. Electrical line replacement is estimated at about $50,000. The lat-long pairs of numbers for this tornado segment in Columbia County include: N43.46179/W89.41637, N43.49223/W89.27809, N43.54813/W89.18491, and N43.63221/W89.06693. On the EF-scale, DI #1 (SBO) was used with a DOD of 6, for an EF-rating of EF1 and an wind estimate of about 100 mph (87 knots).
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.75 ESE Dekorra, WI
F1 category
Jun 6, 2006
6:17 PM CST
Tornado report for Columbia County, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado segment is a third, county-segment, continuation of a tornado that initially spun up in far northwestern Columbia County about 3.0 miles east of Wisconsin Dells at 1754CST and then crossed into Sauk County about 1.5 miles southeast of Lewiston at 1813CST. This tornado re-entered Columbia County about 7.0 miles west of Portage at 1817CST where Levee Rd. on the south side of the Wisconsin River exits Columbia County going west. The heading of this tornado was southeast, and it crossed Interstate 90/94 near Tritz Road where a vehicle swerved and caused a semitrailer to roll onto its side. It eventually passed through a residential trailer complex/camp ground south of the Cascade Ski Resort. It crossed Interstate 90/94 where Ziehmke Rd approached the Interstate from the east. At this point, the tornado caused a semitrailer to be blown off the road. The tornado then tracked over the extreme eastern edge of Pickerel Lake, crossed over the Wisconsin River for the second time, and dissipated about 1.0 mile southwest of Dekorra at 1840CST, just short of CTH V. Around 10 houses were damaged, along with a barn, a couple pole sheds, and many trees and power lines. The tornado caused about 600,000 dollars in property damage, and was rated F1 with winds of 64-97 knots (73-112 mph). The tornado was well-photographed and filmed. Overall, this F1 Columbia-Sauk-Columbia County tornado path length was 16.9 miles with a beginning time of 1754CST and an ending time of 1840CST.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 W Portage, WI
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · County

Columbia County, WI area census snapshot

People & households
Population58,322
Households24,231
Housing units26,826
Income
Median household income$82,792
$100k+ households45.9%
$150k+ households18.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached20,591
Attached single-family955
Small multifamily2,861
Large multifamily1,666
Mobile homes726
Housing mix
Single-family share76.8%
Attached-home share3.6%
Multifamily share16.9%
Mobile-home share2.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied18,634
Renter-occupied5,597
Vacant units2,595
Home value & age
Median home value$258,700
Owner homes $300k+38.6%
Owner homes $500k+11.3%
Owner homes $750k+4.0%
Median year built1976
Older-home share56.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars23,232
Free hail maps

This snapshot is for local area context only and describes the selected state, county, city, or ZIP area — not a specific home or property. For ZIP-level estimated hail impact, use Free Hail Maps to generate a hail report with key impact details for that ZIP.

Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Columbia County

53901 128
Portage, WI Hail, wind & tornado reports
53913 111
Baraboo, WI Hail, wind & tornado reports
53965 83
Wisconsin Dells, WI Hail, wind & tornado reports
53954 55
Pardeeville, WI Hail, wind & tornado reports
53555 47
Lake Wisconsin, WI Hail, wind & tornado reports
53956 47
Randolph, WI Hail, wind & tornado reports
53925 43
Columbus, WI Hail, wind & tornado reports
53583 42
Sauk City, WI Hail, wind & tornado reports
53532 35
Windsor, WI Hail, wind & tornado reports
53923 35
Cambria, WI Hail, wind & tornado reports
53955 34
Lake Wisconsin, WI Hail, wind & tornado reports
53926 30
Dalton, WI Hail, wind & tornado reports
53960 29
Doylestown, WI Hail, wind & tornado reports
53578 21
Lake Wisconsin, WI Hail, wind & tornado reports
53561 18
Merrimac, WI Hail, wind & tornado reports
53911 16
Arlington, WI Hail, wind & tornado reports
53932 14
Fall River, WI Hail, wind & tornado reports
53969 5
Wyocena, WI Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Columbia County have on record?

Our records show 130 hail, 261 wind, and 39 tornado reports in Columbia County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 9, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Columbia County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Columbia County is 3.00″. It was reported near Rio, WI on August 3, 2004.

A storm report showed up near my home in Columbia County — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves Columbia County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Columbia County — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a Columbia County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Columbia County — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific Columbia County address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Columbia County — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events across Columbia County, WI, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Columbia County, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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