Tornado History
Dayton Tornado History
This location page summarizes tornado records that list Dayton, Iowa as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 10 matching records from 1998 through 2021. The strongest matching rating is F2 (Considerable damage), the latest matching tornado is December 15, 2021, and minimum reported property damage totals $772K.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Dayton, Iowa
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.4/yr in last decade)
December is the peak tornado month with 3 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in Dayton, Iowa with 0 deaths
2021 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (3 events)
Longest tornado: 6.7 miles in Dayton, Iowa
Widest tornado: 570.0 yards in Dayton, Iowa
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Dec 15, 2021
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Dayton, Iowa, December is the most active month with 3 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2021 was the most active year with 3 recorded tornadoes.
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.
Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2005 with at least $450K in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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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.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 12, 2005 | F2 | Webster, Iowa | 6.7 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $450K |
| December 15, 2021 | EF2 | Webster, Iowa | 4 mi | 90 yd | 0 | 0 | $20K |
| August 31, 2014 | EF1 | Webster, Iowa | 5.33 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $200K |
| March 6, 2017 | EF1 | Webster, Iowa | 2.87 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $70K |
| April 11, 2001 | F0 | Webster, Iowa | 0.2 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | $30K |
| August 31, 2014 | EF0 | Webster, Iowa | 6.42 mi | 570 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| April 6, 1998 | F0 | Webster, Iowa | 0.1 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | $200 |
| June 11, 2004 | F0 | Webster, Iowa | 0.3 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| December 15, 2021 | EFU | Webster, Iowa | 1.03 mi | 60 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| December 15, 2021 | EFU | Webster, Iowa | 1.21 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/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.