Bayfield County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Bayfield County, WI right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 832 alerts that included Bayfield County, roughly 83 a year. The most common is the winter weather advisory (149 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on April 17, 2026. 5 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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No warnings, watches or advisories include Bayfield County at the moment. This page updates automatically when the National Weather Service issues one. Check neighboring Sawyer County, Douglas County, Ashland County.
Bayfield County alert history
Alert events that included Bayfield County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Weather Advisory | 149 | 10 | April 4, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 144 | 11 | October 28, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 82 | 18 | October 23, 2026 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 61 | 3 | January 25, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 58 | 3 | April 3, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 56 | 4 | March 15, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 42 | 5 | August 25, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 39 | 9 | October 5, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 27 | 2 | June 29, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 22 | 0 | September 9, 2025 |
| Wind Advisory | 22 | 1 | February 27, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 21 | 1 | April 12, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 15 | 0 | July 16, 2025 |
| Tornado Warning | 12 | 1 | April 17, 2026 |
| Snow Squall Warning | 12 | 0 | January 22, 2025 |
| Freeze Warning | 11 | 0 | October 8, 2025 |
| Heat Advisory | 10 | 9 | July 29, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 9 | 0 | May 15, 2025 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 6 | 1 | May 15, 2026 |
| Blizzard Warning | 6 | 1 | March 15, 2026 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 6 | 1 | January 22, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 5 | 2 | July 26, 2026 |
| Red Flag Warning | 5 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Ice Storm Warning | 1 | 1 | April 4, 2026 |
Tornado history in Bayfield County
5 tornadoes have been recorded in Bayfield County since 1950, injuring 4 people. That ranks 68 of 72 counties in Wisconsin. The most recent was on August 13, 1988 (rated F1).
Strongest tornadoes in Bayfield County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 1968 | F2 | Douglas County | 39 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 2 |
| July 3, 1983 | F1 | Bayfield County | 3 mi | 57 yd | 0 | 2 |
| August 13, 1988 | F1 | Bayfield County | 0.1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 3, 1983 | F0 | Bayfield County | 0.3 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 27, 1984 | F0 | Bayfield County | 0.3 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 13, 1988 | F1 | Bayfield County | 0.1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 27, 1984 | F0 | Bayfield County | 0.3 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 3, 1983 | F0 | Bayfield County | 0.3 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 3, 1983 | F1 | Bayfield County | 3 mi | 57 yd | 0 | 2 |
| June 30, 1968 | F2 | Douglas County | 39 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 2 |
About Bayfield County
- Population: 16,838 (2024 estimate)
- State: Wisconsin
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 055007 (how to use it)