Tornado History

Maquoketa Tornado History

This location page summarizes tornado records that list Maquoketa, Iowa as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 2 matching records from 2010 through 2020. The strongest matching rating is EF1 (Moderate damage), the latest matching tornado is May 23, 2020, and minimum reported property damage totals $250K.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes2
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries1
Property Damage$250K
Avg Length1.8 mi
Avg Width85 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Maquoketa, Iowa

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

Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.1/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 1 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: EF1 in Maquoketa, Iowa with 0 deaths
2010 was the most active year with 1 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (1 events)
Longest tornado: 2.2 miles in Maquoketa, Iowa
Widest tornado: 150.0 yards in Maquoketa, Iowa
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Jun 5, 2010

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Maquoketa, Iowa, June is the most active month with 1 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

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

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Summary: 2010 was the most active year with 1 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: EF1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 1 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.

$250K$25K$2K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2010 with at least $250K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

EF1 June 5, 20102010EF0 May 23, 20202020© 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
June 5, 2010EF1Jackson, Iowa2.2 mi150 yd01$250K
May 23, 2020EF0Jackson, Iowa1.45 mi20 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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