Greene County, Iowa tornadoes

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35confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1954). Most recent: May 13, 2023, EFU. 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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Each path is a straight line from where the tornado started to where it ended, which is all most NOAA records hold. Tap a path for its details.

The record

At a glance

Total351950 to 2025
Per year0.5average since 1950
Peak monthDecember8 of 35
StrongestF4May 27, 1995
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries3whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

80 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 6May: 5Jun: 4Jul: 3Aug: 5Sep: 3Oct: 0Nov: 1Dec: 8JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

December is the peak month, with 8 of 35 tornadoes.

By time of day

120 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 0: 2: 13 PM: 3: 2: 126 PM: 6: 6: 19 PM: 0: 1: 112 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

80 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11960: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 21970: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 3: 0: 1: 1: 0: 2: 02000: 0: 3: 0: 0: 2: 1: 0: 2: 0: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 3: 0: 0: 0: 1: 02020: 0: 8: 0: 1: 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
17
EF1
4
EF2
12
EF4
1
Unknown
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, May 27, 1995

30 mile path Longest path

30 miles, F4

May 27, 1995, whole path Widest

880 yards, F2

April 5, 1954
Every tornado

All 35 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 13, 2023EFU0.42 mi40 yd00
Dec 15, 2021EF218.83 mi150 yd00
Dec 15, 2021EF217.69 mi125 yd00
Dec 15, 2021EF22.74 mi70 yd00
Dec 15, 2021EF25.83 mi100 yd00
Dec 15, 2021EF25.49 mi100 yd00
Dec 15, 2021EF223.4 mi150 yd00
Dec 15, 2021EF229.99 mi300 yd00
Dec 15, 2021EF219.67 mi100 yd00
Jun 20, 2018EF00.57 mi40 yd00
Aug 31, 2014EF09.79 mi360 yd00
Aug 31, 2014EF04.49 mi45 yd00
Aug 31, 2014EF05.64 mi100 yd00
Aug 28, 2007EF04.16 mi40 yd00
Aug 28, 2007EF016.19 mi50 yd00
Nov 12, 2005F11 mi45 yd00
Sep 5, 2004F00.5 mi25 yd00
Sep 5, 2004F12 mi40 yd00
May 10, 2001F00.2 mi25 yd00
Apr 11, 2001F01 mi35 yd00
Apr 11, 2001F00.5 mi25 yd00
Apr 6, 1998F00.2 mi30 yd00
Apr 6, 1998F00.2 mi30 yd00
Jul 29, 1996F00.3 mi25 yd00
May 27, 1995F430 mi250 yd01
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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 12, 2026.