Fayette County, Iowa tornadoes

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32confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1964). Most recent: July 14, 2021, EF0. 2026 so far: 0 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

Total321950 to 2025
Per year0.4average since 1950
Peak monthJune8 of 32
StrongestF5May 15, 1968
Deaths6whole paths, see note
Injuries167whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

80 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 4Apr: 3May: 7Jun: 8Jul: 7Aug: 1Sep: 1Oct: 1Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 8 of 32 tornadoes.

By time of day

110 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 1: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 1: 1: 33 PM: 6: 1: 116 PM: 3: 4: 09 PM: 1: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 5:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

40 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 2: 4: 0: 2: 01970: 0: 3: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 01990: 2: 0: 1: 0: 2: 0: 1: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 2: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 12010: 0: 2: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 2: 1: 0: 0: 0: 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.

By rating

EF0
13
EF1
12
EF2
4
EF3
1
EF4
1
EF5
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

Deadliest

F5, May 15, 1968

5 deaths, 156 injuries Strongest

F5, May 15, 1968

13.1 mile path Longest path

49.9 miles, F1

April 11, 1965, whole path Widest

1,320 yards, F4

July 12, 1971
Every tornado

All 32 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jul 14, 2021EF03.18 mi30 yd00
Mar 28, 2020EF03.6 mi50 yd00
Mar 28, 2020EF13.93 mi140 yd00
Jun 22, 2015EF11.52 mi50 yd02
May 24, 2012EF12.99 mi30 yd00
May 22, 2011EF01.38 mi50 yd00
May 22, 2011EF17.87 mi70 yd00
Aug 19, 2009EF03.53 mi40 yd00
Mar 31, 2007EF00.25 mi75 yd00
Jul 5, 2004F00.2 mi20 yd00
Sep 6, 2001F16 mi100 yd00
Apr 11, 2001F12 mi75 yd01
Jun 16, 1996F06 mi20 yd00
Jul 7, 1994F00.3 mi23 yd00
Jul 6, 1994F00.2 mi20 yd00
Jun 23, 1992F00.2 mi20 yd00
Jun 12, 1990F00.2 mi20 yd00
Jun 12, 1990F12 mi27 yd00
Mar 24, 1988F29 mi100 yd00
Jul 3, 1983F10.1 mi20 yd00
Jul 12, 1971F26.4 mi100 yd00
Jul 12, 1971F410.9 mi1,320 yd08
Jun 24, 1971F30.1 mi200 yd10
May 15, 1968F10.3 mi300 yd00
May 15, 1968F513.1 mi500 yd5156
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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.