Montgomery County, Iowa tornadoes

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31confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1950). Most recent: May 24, 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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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

Total311950 to 2025
Per year0.4average since 1950
Peak monthMay16 of 31
StrongestF3May 13, 1974
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries1whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

160 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 3Apr: 6May: 16Jun: 3Jul: 1Aug: 1Sep: 0Oct: 1Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 16 of 31 tornadoes.

By time of day

50 12 AM: 0: 1: 23 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 1: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 112 PM: 0: 5: 53 PM: 3: 3: 06 PM: 2: 3: 09 PM: 1: 3: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 1:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

50 1950: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 21960: 1: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 01990: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 22000: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 22010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 12020: 0: 0: 1: 0: 5: 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
13
EF1
10
EF2
5
EF3
2
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

F3, May 13, 1974

10.9 mile path Longest path

33.86 miles, EF3

May 21, 2024, whole path Widest

1,300 yards, EF3

May 21, 2024
Every tornado

All 31 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 24, 2024EF01.16 mi30 yd00
May 24, 2024EF02.09 mi60 yd00
May 21, 2024EF333.86 mi1,300 yd00
May 21, 2024EF12.91 mi70 yd00
May 21, 2024EF00.69 mi40 yd00
Mar 5, 2022EF00.01 mi17 yd00
Oct 1, 2019EFU0.01 mi50 yd00
Apr 27, 2016EF11.7 mi50 yd00
Mar 23, 2009EF01.93 mi440 yd00
Mar 23, 2009EF02.6 mi25 yd00
May 6, 2007EF17.36 mi300 yd00
May 5, 2007EF24.78 mi400 yd00
Jun 13, 2000F08 mi150 yd00
Apr 8, 1999F05 mi80 yd00
Apr 8, 1999F18 mi60 yd00
Jun 13, 1993F12 mi40 yd00
Jul 25, 1990F00.3 mi30 yd00
May 26, 1987F00.2 mi20 yd00
May 20, 1987F14 mi20 yd00
May 1, 1983F110 mi20 yd00
May 23, 1981F00.1 mi10 yd00
May 13, 1974F310.9 mi20 yd00
Apr 20, 1964F20.1 mi350 yd01
Apr 12, 1964F22 mi150 yd00
Aug 6, 1960F10.1 mi10 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jun 10, 20263 ESE StantonNot yet rated
Jun 10, 2026CoburgNot 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 12, 2026.