Tornado History

Clarinda Tornado History

This location page summarizes tornado records that list Clarinda, Iowa as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 3 matching records from 1999 through 2002. The strongest matching rating is F1 (Moderate damage), the latest matching tornado is July 26, 2002, and minimum reported property damage totals $120K.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes3
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries1
Property Damage$120K
Avg Length6.2 mi
Avg Width313 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Clarinda, Iowa

Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.

Average 0.8 tornadoes per year (0.0/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 2 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Clarinda, Iowa with 0 deaths
1999 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (2 events)
Longest tornado: 9 miles in Clarinda, Iowa
Widest tornado: 440.0 yards in Clarinda, Iowa
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Apr 8, 1999

Monthly Distribution

Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.

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Summary: In Clarinda, Iowa, April is the most active month with 2 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.

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Summary: 1999 was the most active year with 2 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

F1

Summary: F1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 3 recorded events.

Property Damage Trends

Visualizes reported property damage over time. Bars use a log-like scale so very large damage years do not flatten the rest of the chart.

$120K$12K$1K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1999 with at least $120K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F1 April 8, 19991999F1 April 8, 19991999F1 July 26, 20022002© OpenStreetMap contributors
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Notable Tornado Records

The table highlights the strongest and most damaging records in this page's local dataset. Damage totals are NOAA-reported minimum estimates where available.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
April 8, 1999F1Page, Iowa8 mi440 yd01$100K
April 8, 1999F1Page, Iowa9 mi100 yd00$20K
July 26, 2002F1Page, Iowa1.5 mi400 yd00N/A
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Source And Limits

Data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center and the NCEI Storm Events Database. TornadoTrace summarizes reported weather events for screening and research; it is not a damage assessment, inspection, or insurance determination. Coordinates and records can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. No warranty of completeness or accuracy.

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