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The chance of earthquake damage in Seneca is about the same as Wisconsin average and is much lower than the national average. The risk of tornado damage in Seneca is lower than Wisconsin average and is lower than the national average.

Topics:Earthquake IndexVolcano IndexTornado IndexOther Weather Extremes EventsVolcanos NearbyHistorical Earthquake EventsHistorical Tornado Events

Earthquake Index, #365

Seneca, WI
0.00
Wisconsin
0.00
U.S.
1.81

The earthquake index value is calculated based on historical earthquake events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the earthquake level in a region. A higher earthquake index value means a higher chance of an earthquake.

Volcano Index, #1

Seneca, WI
0.0000
Wisconsin
0.0000
U.S.
0.0023

The volcano index value is calculated based on the currently known volcanoes using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the possibility of a region being affected by a possible volcano eruption. A higher volcano index value means a higher chance of being affected.

Tornado Index, #561

Seneca, WI
125.66
Wisconsin
153.98
U.S.
136.45

The tornado index value is calculated based on historical tornado events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the tornado level in a region. A higher tornado index value means a higher chance of tornado events.

Other Weather Extremes Events

A total of 3,043 other weather extremes events within 50 miles of Seneca, WI were recorded from 1950 to 2010. The following is a break down of these events:

TypeCountTypeCountTypeCountTypeCountTypeCount
Avalanche:0Blizzard:16Cold:69Dense Fog:5Drought:2
Dust Storm:0Flood:340Hail:947Heat:36Heavy Snow:61
High Surf:0Hurricane:0Ice Storm:19Landslide:0Strong Wind:58
Thunderstorm Winds:1,186Tropical Storm:0Wildfire:5Winter Storm:153Winter Weather:15
Other:131 

Volcanos Nearby

No volcano is found in or near Seneca, WI.

Historical Earthquake Events

No historical earthquake events that had recorded magnitudes of 3.5 or above found in or near Seneca, WI.

No historical earthquake events found in or near Seneca, WI.

Historical Tornado Events

A total of 53 historical tornado events that had recorded magnitude of 2 or above found in or near Seneca, WI.

Distance (miles)DateMagnitudeStart Lat/LogEnd Lat/LogLengthWidthFatalitiesInjuriesProperty DamageCrop DamageAffected County
3.11964-05-04243°15'N / 91°04'W43°25'N / 90°57'W12.60 Miles200 Yards02250K0Crawford
6.21980-06-05243°43'N / 91°03'W42°42'N / 91°01'W70.20 Miles33 Yards00250K0Vernon
7.61964-05-04243°13'N / 91°12'W43°19'N / 91°04'W9.20 Miles200 Yards00250K0Allamakee
18.41980-06-05343°40'N / 91°13'W43°27'N / 90°46'W26.90 Miles33 Yards012.5M0Vernon
19.11964-05-08243°26'N / 90°43'W43°30'N / 90°40'W4.50 Miles300 Yards00250K0Vernon
21.12005-08-18243°31'N / 90°46'W43°31'N / 90°38'W7.00 Miles40 Yards00800K194KVernon
 Brief Description: Six tornadoes affected southwest Wisconsin, which was part of an all-time one day record of 27 tornadoes hitting the state. The first tornado touched down briefly just west of Centerville (Trempealeau County). The only damage reported with this tornado was several trees knocked down just north of Highway 35 along County Road G. A second and stronger tornado occurred just north of County Highway KK, or just west of Esofea (Vernon County). There was tree, agricultural and structural damage. A moblie home, which was on cement blocks, was completely destroyed. The occupant of the mobile home was taken to a hospital with minor injuries. Another residence sustained minor damage, with windows blown out, outbuildings destroyed and a car turned 90 degrees. Power poles were snapped, corn was flattened and there was significant tree damage. The third and strongest tornado touched down just west of Liberty (Vernon County), then tracked along a continous path just north of Highway 56, to the northern most block of the town of Viola (Richland County). Three people were reported injured in Viola and almost every tree in the town was damaged or downed. Most homes in the village had at least minor damage, while a few sustained major damage, including roofs blown off. Many garages facing west or southwest were destroyed by the direct impact of the winds. Wind speeds associated with the tornado were estimated at 100 to 120 mph. The tornado path became more sporadic as it moved east of Viola across northern Richland County. The damage path extended from just north of County Highway MM and Highway 56 into Bloom City (Richland County), which apparently took a direct hit from the storm. The tornado continued on an east-southeast track, before lifting just west of Hub City (Richland County). A fourth tornado touched down along County Road N, or just east of the location where Interstate 90 and 94 split in eastern Monroe County. This tornado continued on a 10 mile track into Juneau County, ending just west of the Necedah Wildlife Refuge Headquarters. There was tree, agricultural and structural damage. A home, which was under construction, was completely destroyed. Three other homes sustained minor damage. Corn was flattened and there was significant tree damage as well. A fifth tornado touched down in the town of Muscoda (Grant County) causing minor damage to homes, but knocking down or shearing off numerous trees. This tornado crossed the Wisconsin River into the small community of Orion (Richland County). Several mobile homes were damaged, including several reportedly tossed into the air. Many trees were damaged there as well. The sixth and final tornado briefly touched down near the intersection of Highway 82 and 13 in Adams County. Mobile homes were damaged, along with nearby trees. Richland and Vernon County were declared federal disaster areas.
23.51988-05-08242°59'N / 90°51'W43°00'N / 90°41'W10.00 Miles40 Yards00250K0Grant
24.91965-08-25243°04'N / 91°23'W43°01'N / 91°18'W4.70 Miles100 Yards00250K0Clayton
25.81964-09-03343°12'N / 90°38'W43°18'N / 90°19'W17.10 Miles800 Yards04250K0Richland
25.91957-05-25242°54'N / 90°55'W43°00'N / 90°38'W15.60 Miles400 Yards0025K0Grant
25.91953-05-10342°57'N / 91°20'W43°03'N / 91°17'W6.60 Miles400 Yards00250K0Clayton
26.11964-05-08243°30'N / 90°40'W43°33'N / 90°29'W9.30 Miles300 Yards02250K0Richland
26.51985-05-30342°53'N / 91°08'W42°56'N / 90°52'W14.00 Miles1500 Yards022.5M0Grant
27.02005-08-18243°30'N / 90°40'W43°28'N / 90°22'W13.00 Miles40 Yards032.5M75KRichland
 Brief Description: Six tornadoes affected southwest Wisconsin, which was part of an all-time one day record of 27 tornadoes hitting the state. The first tornado touched down briefly just west of Centerville (Trempealeau County). The only damage reported with this tornado was several trees knocked down just north of Highway 35 along County Road G. A second and stronger tornado occurred just north of County Highway KK, or just west of Esofea (Vernon County). There was tree, agricultural and structural damage. A moblie home, which was on cement blocks, was completely destroyed. The occupant of the mobile home was taken to a hospital with minor injuries. Another residence sustained minor damage, with windows blown out, outbuildings destroyed and a car turned 90 degrees. Power poles were snapped, corn was flattened and there was significant tree damage. The third and strongest tornado touched down just west of Liberty (Vernon County), then tracked along a continous path just north of Highway 56, to the northern most block of the town of Viola (Richland County). Three people were reported injured in Viola and almost every tree in the town was damaged or downed. Most homes in the village had at least minor damage, while a few sustained major damage, including roofs blown off. Many garages facing west or southwest were destroyed by the direct impact of the winds. Wind speeds associated with the tornado were estimated at 100 to 120 mph. The tornado path became more sporadic as it moved east of Viola across northern Richland County. The damage path extended from just north of County Highway MM and Highway 56 into Bloom City (Richland County), which apparently took a direct hit from the storm. The tornado continued on an east-southeast track, before lifting just west of Hub City (Richland County). A fourth tornado touched down along County Road N, or just east of the location where Interstate 90 and 94 split in eastern Monroe County. This tornado continued on a 10 mile track into Juneau County, ending just west of the Necedah Wildlife Refuge Headquarters. There was tree, agricultural and structural damage. A home, which was under construction, was completely destroyed. Three other homes sustained minor damage. Corn was flattened and there was significant tree damage as well. A fifth tornado touched down in the town of Muscoda (Grant County) causing minor damage to homes, but knocking down or shearing off numerous trees. This tornado crossed the Wisconsin River into the small community of Orion (Richland County). Several mobile homes were damaged, including several reportedly tossed into the air. Many trees were damaged there as well. The sixth and final tornado briefly touched down near the intersection of Highway 82 and 13 in Adams County. Mobile homes were damaged, along with nearby trees. Richland and Vernon County were declared federal disaster areas.
29.21987-07-29243°13'N / 91°38'W43°14'N / 91°29'W7.00 Miles30 Yards002.5M0Allamakee
30.01965-04-11442°52'N / 90°35'W43°10'N / 90°28'W21.30 Miles200 Yards032.5M0Clinton
30.21969-06-26242°58'N / 90°35'W2.00 Miles100 Yards0225K0Grant
30.71980-06-05243°45'N / 91°04'W43°43'N / 91°03'W00250K0La Crosse
32.71988-05-08242°56'N / 90°35'W42°59'N / 90°28'W7.50 Miles200 Yards00250K0Grant
33.61988-05-08243°17'N / 90°27'W43°31'N / 90°13'W20.00 Miles150 Yards00250K0Richland
34.01990-06-13242°51'N / 91°24'W42°53'N / 91°15'W8.00 Miles67 Yards00250K0Clayton
34.21985-05-30342°51'N / 91°32'W42°53'N / 91°08'W20.00 Miles500 Yards22525.0M0Clayton
34.21964-05-08243°33'N / 90°29'W43°38'N / 90°24'W6.50 Miles300 Yards000K0Richland
34.81987-07-29243°16'N / 91°43'W43°13'N / 91°38'W3.00 Miles30 Yards002.5M0Winneshiek
34.91959-05-19242°48'N / 90°48'W42°50'N / 90°42'W4.90 Miles200 Yards0025K0Grant
35.01954-04-07243°08'N / 90°23'W43°10'N / 90°15'W6.40 Miles400 Yards0425K0Iowa
36.91961-05-14243°48'N / 91°13'W1.00 Mile33 Yards0025K0La Crosse
37.41969-06-04242°46'N / 91°00'W42°44'N / 90°55'W4.10 Miles200 Yards00250K0Grant
37.61956-04-03243°06'N / 90°15'W43°09'N / 90°18'W3.00 Miles200 Yards00250K0Iowa
38.01985-05-30242°55'N / 90°27'W42°55'N / 90°25'W1.80 Miles500 Yards00250K0Grant
40.01951-07-03243°29'N / 90°14'W0.50 Mile50 Yards0025K0Richland
40.51973-06-04243°09'N / 91°46'W1.00 Mile100 Yards00250K0Winneshiek
40.61979-08-09243°39'N / 90°22'W43°39'N / 90°19'W00250K0Vernon
42.61985-05-30242°55'N / 90°25'W43°00'N / 90°08'W14.20 Miles500 Yards00250K0Iowa
43.01979-08-09243°39'N / 90°19'W43°38'N / 90°14'W2.70 Miles50 Yards00250K0Juneau
44.41966-04-19243°38'N / 90°20'W43°45'N / 90°15'W8.60 Miles17 Yards00250K0Vernon
44.51989-06-26243°25'N / 90°07'W0.30 Mile73 Yards00250K0Sauk
44.61971-06-24343°04'N / 91°49'W10250K0Fayette
44.71965-05-05343°41'N / 91°44'W43°51'N / 91°27'W18.00 Miles100 Yards002.5M0Houston
44.91965-08-25243°19'N / 91°59'W43°10'N / 91°46'W14.70 Miles150 Yards01250K0Winneshiek
45.01970-09-09242°41'N / 90°40'W42°47'N / 90°23'W15.70 Miles200 Yards00250K0Grant
45.81965-05-05343°51'N / 91°27'W43°55'N / 91°21'W6.20 Miles100 Yards002.5M0Winona
45.91957-04-19343°44'N / 90°26'W43°50'N / 90°18'W9.00 Miles400 Yards00250K0Monroe
45.91986-06-26243°56'N / 90°53'W43°58'N / 90°49'W5.50 Miles100 Yards00250K0Monroe
47.11966-07-13242°43'N / 90°30'W42°44'N / 90°26'W2.70 Miles200 Yards00250K0Grant
47.21988-05-08243°45'N / 90°46'W44°08'N / 90°37'W27.00 Miles800 Yards00250K0Monroe
47.41957-04-19243°58'N / 91°10'W43°58'N / 91°09'W000K0La Crosse
48.31967-03-31243°38'N / 90°11'W43°40'N / 90°08'W1.90 Miles33 Yards00250K0Wood
48.31985-08-12243°47'N / 90°22'W43°50'N / 90°18'W5.00 Miles880 Yards002.5M0Monroe
48.51983-07-03442°58'N / 90°08'W0.50 Mile50 Yards0025K0Iowa
48.71969-06-04242°50'N / 90°34'W42°42'N / 90°07'W24.40 Miles200 Yards00250K0Grant
49.01965-05-05343°55'N / 91°21'W44°04'N / 90°57'W22.20 Miles100 Yards012.5M0La Crosse
49.21965-05-05343°30'N / 92°01'W43°41'N / 91°44'W18.80 Miles100 Yards062.5M0Fillmore


* The information on this page is based on the global volcano database, the U.S. earthquake database of 1638-1985, and the U.S. Tornado and Weather Extremes database of 1950-2010.


 
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