Manitowoc County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Manitowoc County, WI right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 579 alerts that included Manitowoc County, roughly 58 a year. The most common is the winter weather advisory (116 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on July 27, 2026. 22 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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Manitowoc County alert history
Alert events that included Manitowoc County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Weather Advisory | 116 | 8 | April 2, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 76 | 12 | September 4, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 54 | 12 | October 24, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 47 | 6 | September 15, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 45 | 1 | March 13, 2026 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 41 | 3 | January 26, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 31 | 8 | July 27, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 31 | 1 | March 15, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 24 | 4 | May 8, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 24 | 1 | March 15, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 22 | 4 | July 2, 2026 |
| Freeze Warning | 15 | 3 | October 17, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 10 | 5 | April 15, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 9 | 2 | July 13, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 9 | 2 | July 20, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 6 | 1 | April 14, 2026 |
| High Wind Warning | 4 | 0 | November 5, 2022 |
| Tornado Warning | 4 | 1 | July 27, 2026 |
| Blizzard Warning | 3 | 1 | March 15, 2026 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 2 | 1 | January 23, 2026 |
| Freeze Watch | 2 | 1 | October 17, 2026 |
| Snow Squall Warning | 2 | 0 | December 4, 2024 |
| Lake Effect Snow Warning | 1 | 0 | January 23, 2016 |
| High Wind Watch | 1 | 0 | December 16, 2021 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 0 | 1 | January 23, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 0 | 1 | June 29, 2026 |
Tornado history in Manitowoc County
22 tornadoes have been recorded in Manitowoc County since 1950, injuring 3 people. That ranks 41 of 72 counties in Wisconsin. The most recent was on July 19, 2025 (rated EF0).
Strongest tornadoes in Manitowoc County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 5, 1994 | F4 | Manitowoc County | 3.5 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 2 |
| June 30, 1967 | F2 | Calumet County | 5.9 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 1 |
| July 5, 1994 | F2 | Manitowoc County | 1 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 7, 1980 | F2 | Manitowoc County | 0.2 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 6, 2013 | EF1 | Outagamie County | 33.1 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 19, 2025 | EF0 | Manitowoc County | 1.6 mi | 60 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 28, 2018 | EF1 | Calumet County | 1 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 6, 2013 | EF1 | Outagamie County | 33.1 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 18, 2005 | F1 | Manitowoc County | 1.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 13, 2004 | F1 | Manitowoc County | 4.2 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Manitowoc County
- Population: 81,513 (2024 estimate)
- State: Wisconsin
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 055071 (how to use it)