Milwaukee weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Milwaukee, WI right now.
The National Weather Service issues alerts for Milwaukee as part of Milwaukee County.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Milwaukee
67 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Milwaukee since 1950, killing 1 people and injuring 232. The most recent was on October 12, 2022 (rated EF0).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Milwaukee
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 27, 1984 | F4 | Waukesha County | 6.5 mi | 10 yd | 1 | 14 |
| August 22, 1964 | F4 | Ozaukee County | 2.2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 30 |
| June 29, 1969 | F2 | Waukesha County | 13.1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 2, 1977 | F2 | Waukesha County | 9.3 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 2 |
| May 18, 1967 | F2 | Waukesha County | 4.7 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 12, 2022 | EF0 | Milwaukee County | 3.1 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 |
| October 12, 2022 | EF0 | Waukesha County | 0.6 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 29, 2021 | EF1 | Waukesha County | 0.9 mi | 95 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 29, 2021 | EF0 | Waukesha County | 2.4 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| October 1, 2019 | EF1 | Jefferson County | 12.8 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
How often alerts are issued for Milwaukee County
| Alert type | 2016โ2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Dense Fog Advisory | 97 | October 23, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 92 | March 16, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 86 | September 4, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 60 | September 19, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 58 | August 18, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 55 | May 12, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 36 | April 18, 2026 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 31 | January 26, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 26 | November 29, 2025 |
| Flood Watch | 24 | September 19, 2026 |
About Milwaukee
- Population: 563,531 (2024 estimate)
- County: Milwaukee County
- State: Wisconsin