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Tornado History

Cromwell Tornado History

This location page summarizes tornado records that list Cromwell, Iowa as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 6 matching records from 2011 through 2024. The strongest matching rating is EF2 (Considerable damage), the latest matching tornado is May 21, 2024, and minimum reported property damage totals $5.3M.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes6
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries2
Property Damage$5.3M
Avg Length4.9 mi
Avg Width276 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Cromwell, Iowa

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

Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.4/yr in last decade)
March is the peak tornado month with 2 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: EF0 in Cromwell, Iowa with 0 deaths
2024 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (3 events)
Longest tornado: 16.05 miles in Cromwell, Iowa
Widest tornado: 800.0 yards in Cromwell, Iowa
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Mar 22, 2011

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Cromwell, Iowa, March 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: 2024 was the most active year with 2 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: EF0 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 2 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.

$5.0M$500K$50K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2012 with at least $5.0M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

EF2 April 14, 20122012EF2 April 26, 20242024EF1 October 9, 20182018EF0 May 21, 20242024EF0 March 22, 20112011EFU March 5, 20222022© OpenStreetMap contributors

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 14, 2012EF2Union, Iowa16.05 mi800 yd02$5.0M
April 26, 2024EF2Union, Iowa8.1 mi350 yd00$300K
October 9, 2018EF1Union, Iowa2.3 mi250 yd00$40K
May 21, 2024EF0Union, Iowa0.35 mi75 yd00$1K
March 22, 2011EF0Union, Iowa1.98 mi100 yd00N/A
March 5, 2022EFUUnion, Iowa0.79 mi80 yd00N/A

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Source And Limits

Data source: NOAA/NCEI. TornadoTrace summarizes historical records for screening and research. Coordinates, damage estimates, narratives, and event details can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. Do not use this page as legal, insurance, engineering, real estate, emergency management, or safety advice.