Hardin County, Iowa tornadoes

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47confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: July 7, 2022, EFU. 2026 so far: 1 preliminary report 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

Total471950 to 2025
Per year0.6average since 1950
Peak monthJune13 of 47
StrongestF4May 24, 1989
Deaths1whole paths, see note
Injuries3whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

130 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 4Apr: 3May: 12Jun: 13Jul: 4Aug: 5Sep: 1Oct: 0Nov: 3Dec: 2JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 13 of 47 tornadoes.

By time of day

110 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 5: 2: 13 PM: 2: 4: 116 PM: 10: 8: 29 PM: 1: 0: 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

60 1950: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11970: 1: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 21990: 3: 4: 1: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 1: 1: 1: 0: 3: 2: 0: 0: 0: 32010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 5: 0: 1: 1: 1: 62020: 0: 2: 1: 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. This year so far: 1 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
21
EF1
16
EF2
3
EF3
3
EF4
2
Unknown
2

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

F3, May 20, 1953

1 deaths, 0 injuries Strongest

F4, May 24, 1989

66 mile path Longest path

116.1 miles, F3

May 20, 1953, whole path Widest

460 yards, EF1

June 30, 2014
Every tornado

All 47 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jul 7, 2022EFU0.33 mi20 yd00
Dec 15, 2021EF122.16 mi140 yd00
Dec 15, 2021EF112.96 mi125 yd00
Jun 15, 2019EF00.21 mi20 yd00
May 29, 2019EFU0.66 mi20 yd00
May 29, 2019EF01.33 mi50 yd00
May 29, 2019EF00.57 mi40 yd00
May 29, 2019EF01.23 mi30 yd00
May 29, 2019EF01.11 mi30 yd00
Jun 20, 2018EF00.27 mi30 yd00
Mar 6, 2017EF16.32 mi300 yd00
Nov 28, 2016EF05.22 mi50 yd00
Aug 31, 2014EF02.17 mi60 yd00
Aug 31, 2014EF12.63 mi150 yd00
Jun 30, 2014EF06.51 mi150 yd00
Jun 30, 2014EF112.04 mi460 yd00
Jun 29, 2014EF11.27 mi75 yd00
Jun 21, 2009EF00.57 mi30 yd00
Jun 21, 2009EF00.42 mi30 yd00
Jun 21, 2009EF00.65 mi30 yd00
Nov 12, 2005F00.7 mi30 yd00
Nov 12, 2005F18 mi75 yd00
Aug 16, 2004F11.7 mi75 yd00
Aug 16, 2004F00.6 mi40 yd00
Aug 3, 2004F00.7 mi50 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Apr 14, 20262 E EldoraNot 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.