Dodge County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Dodge County, WI right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 815 alerts that included Dodge County, roughly 82 a year. The most common is the severe thunderstorm warning (187 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on August 18, 2026. 68 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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Dodge County alert history
Alert events that included Dodge County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 187 | 43 | September 4, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 115 | 6 | October 23, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 110 | 9 | April 2, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 55 | 9 | August 18, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 46 | 6 | September 4, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 44 | 3 | May 12, 2026 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 42 | 3 | January 26, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 30 | 6 | May 11, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 25 | 5 | September 19, 2026 |
| Tornado Warning | 20 | 11 | August 18, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 19 | 1 | March 15, 2026 |
| Freeze Warning | 18 | 2 | October 17, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 18 | 1 | March 15, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 15 | 3 | July 27, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 14 | 1 | April 15, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 12 | 4 | April 17, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 12 | 3 | April 16, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 6 | 1 | June 29, 2026 |
| High Wind Warning | 5 | 1 | March 13, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 4 | 1 | June 29, 2026 |
| Snow Squall Warning | 4 | 0 | February 19, 2022 |
| Freeze Watch | 3 | 1 | October 17, 2026 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 3 | 0 | April 13, 2023 |
| Red Flag Warning | 3 | 0 | April 13, 2023 |
| High Wind Watch | 2 | 0 | December 16, 2021 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 2 | 1 | January 23, 2026 |
| Ice Storm Warning | 1 | 0 | February 19, 2018 |
| Blizzard Warning | 0 | 1 | March 16, 2026 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 0 | 2 | January 23, 2026 |
Tornado history in Dodge County
68 tornadoes have been recorded in Dodge County since 1950, killing 2 people and injuring 54. That ranks 2 of 72 counties in Wisconsin. The most recent was on July 16, 2025 (rated EF0).
Strongest tornadoes in Dodge County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 21, 1974 | F3 | Dodge County | 58.6 mi | 200 yd | 2 | 18 |
| June 5, 1977 | F3 | Fond du Lac County | 69.5 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 8 |
| June 23, 2004 | F3 | Green Lake County | 33.3 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 21, 1974 | F3 | Dodge County | 22.2 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 7, 1980 | F3 | Dodge County | 1.2 mi | 67 yd | 0 | 4 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 16, 2025 | EF0 | Dodge County | 3 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 16, 2025 | EF0 | Dodge County | 0.1 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 15, 2025 | EF1 | Dodge County | 1.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 15, 2025 | EF1 | Dodge County | 2.1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 15, 2025 | EF2 | Dodge County | 8.3 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Dodge County
- Population: 88,635 (2024 estimate)
- State: Wisconsin
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 055027 (how to use it)