In what year did Wisconsin have its worst measured snow storm?
The worst snowstorm thought to ever hit Wisconsin brought two blizzards in a single week in March 1881, with drifts up to 40 feet high.
What was the worst storm in Wisconsin?
The Western Wisconsin Derecho was a derecho, or severe weather system, that occurred through several counties of Western Wisconsin on July 15, 1980. It caused $240 million in damage (1980 dollars) — the largest storm damage total in Wisconsin history to that point.
When was the last time Illinois had a blizzard?
Northern Illinois and northwest Indiana were walloped by one of the most powerful winter storms in history between January 31 and February 2, 2011….January 31-February 2, 2011 Historic Blizzard.
| Chicago O’Hare, IL | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date | Time | Snowfall Amount (inches) |
| 2/2 | 12AM-6AM | 3.7 |
| 6AM-12PM | 2.9 |
What was the worst storm in Wisconsin history?
Did it ever snow in June in Wisconsin?
The record-warmth in May has helped many to forget the incredible snowy and cold conditions April brought to the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes, but in Appleton, Wisconsin, an impressive snow pile remains in early June as a reminder.
Has Wisconsin ever had a derecho?
The Western Wisconsin Derecho was a derecho, or severe weather system, that occurred through several counties of Western Wisconsin on July 15, 1980. It caused $240 million in damage (1980 dollars) — the largest storm damage total in Wisconsin history to that point. Three people died.
When was the last time Wisconsin had a derecho?
During the morning hours of June 11, 2017, a dangerous derecho tracked eastward out of South Dakota, across Southern and Central Minnesota, and through Northern Wisconsin into the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The derecho produced widespread wind gusts, large hail, and a tornado.