Davis County, Iowa tornadoes

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23confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1961). Most recent: November 5, 2024, EF0. 2026 so far: 2 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total231950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthApril8 of 23
StrongestF4Jan 24, 1967
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries9whole paths, see note

Deaths and injuries are NOAA's totals for each tornado's whole path, which can extend beyond Davis County.

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

80 Jan: 1Feb: 0Mar: 1Apr: 8May: 5Jun: 6Jul: 0Aug: 0Sep: 1Oct: 0Nov: 1Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 8 of 23 tornadoes.

By time of day

50 12 AM: 1: 1: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 1: 19 AM: 0: 0: 112 PM: 3: 2: 53 PM: 2: 3: 26 PM: 0: 0: 19 PM: 0: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 2:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

30 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 1: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 11980: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 2: 11990: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 12000: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 3: 0: 2: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 019501960197019801990200020102020

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones. This year so far: 2 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
9
EF1
5
EF2
7
EF3
1
EF4
1

Ratings before February 2007 use the original F scale; the numbers line up with today's EF scale. Unknown means NOAA could not assign a rating.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Strongest

F4, January 24, 1967

25.7 mile path Longest path

71 miles, F2

May 8, 1988, whole path Widest

600 yards, F2

April 23, 1961
Every tornado

All 23 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Nov 5, 2024EF00.32 mi50 yd00
May 9, 2016EF00.33 mi10 yd00
Jun 12, 2008EF01.27 mi50 yd00
Apr 25, 2008EF00.81 mi30 yd00
Jun 6, 2006F00.2 mi30 yd00
Apr 2, 2006F00.1 mi25 yd00
Apr 2, 2006F00.2 mi30 yd00
Jun 1, 2002F12.5 mi70 yd00
Apr 8, 1999F316 mi300 yd00
May 9, 1996F12 mi50 yd00
Mar 13, 1990F114 mi23 yd00
Apr 27, 1989F218 mi60 yd00
May 8, 1988F271 mi60 yd00
May 8, 1988F247 mi43 yd00
Apr 14, 1987F14 mi10 yd00
Jun 2, 1980F219.8 mi80 yd05
Jun 20, 1979F03.6 mi30 yd00
May 4, 1977F14.3 mi20 yd00
Apr 20, 1973F02 mi150 yd00
Jan 24, 1967F425.7 mi440 yd02
Sep 20, 1965F210.3 mi150 yd00
Jun 14, 1964F211.9 mi200 yd00
Apr 23, 1961F268.6 mi600 yd02
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jun 10, 20266 SE MoultonNot yet rated
Jun 10, 20266 SSE MoultonNot yet rated

Preliminary reports from the Storm Prediction Center. One tornado can be reported more than once, and NOAA confirms the final record months later.

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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 13, 2026.