Ashland County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Ashland County, WI right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 823 alerts that included Ashland County, roughly 82 a year. The most common is the winter weather advisory (144 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on July 18, 2026. 11 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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Ashland County alert history
Alert events that included Ashland County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Weather Advisory | 144 | 10 | April 4, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 143 | 12 | October 28, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 78 | 18 | October 23, 2026 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 58 | 3 | January 25, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 53 | 2 | April 3, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 49 | 3 | March 15, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 44 | 8 | October 3, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 42 | 4 | June 29, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 35 | 6 | August 25, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 26 | 1 | April 13, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 22 | 1 | February 27, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 19 | 1 | April 12, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 14 | 0 | September 9, 2025 |
| Freeze Warning | 12 | 3 | October 5, 2026 |
| Snow Squall Warning | 12 | 0 | January 22, 2025 |
| Tornado Warning | 11 | 4 | July 18, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 10 | 8 | July 29, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 10 | 0 | May 15, 2025 |
| Blizzard Warning | 8 | 1 | March 15, 2026 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 6 | 1 | January 22, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 5 | 2 | July 26, 2026 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 5 | 1 | May 15, 2026 |
| Red Flag Warning | 4 | 1 | May 15, 2026 |
| Freeze Watch | 3 | 0 | October 8, 2025 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 3 | 2 | July 26, 2026 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 2 | 1 | January 23, 2026 |
| Ice Storm Warning | 2 | 1 | April 4, 2026 |
| Lake Effect Snow Warning | 1 | 0 | December 16, 2016 |
| High Wind Watch | 1 | 0 | December 16, 2021 |
| High Wind Warning | 1 | 0 | December 16, 2021 |
Tornado history in Ashland County
11 tornadoes have been recorded in Ashland County since 1950. That ranks 57 of 72 counties in Wisconsin. The most recent was on July 18, 2020 (rated EF1).
Strongest tornadoes in Ashland County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 14, 1961 | F2 | Ashland County | 4.5 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 27, 2010 | EF2 | Ashland County | 0.9 mi | 650 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 19, 1980 | F1 | Ashland County | 2 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 18, 2020 | EF1 | Ashland County | 0.6 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 16, 1992 | F0 | Ashland County | 6.5 mi | 73 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 18, 2020 | EF1 | Ashland County | 0.6 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 11, 2014 | EF0 | Ashland County | 0.1 mi | 3 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 27, 2010 | EF0 | Ashland County | 1.9 mi | 600 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 27, 2010 | EF2 | Ashland County | 0.9 mi | 650 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 12, 1998 | F0 | Ashland County | 2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Ashland County
- Population: 16,196 (2024 estimate)
- State: Wisconsin
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 055003 (how to use it)