Tornado History
Adams Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Adams, Iowa. The records below identify 26 tornadoes from 1958 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $32.6M, with 1 deaths and 3 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Adams, Iowa
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (1.0/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 7 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: EF3 in Adams, Iowa with 1 deaths
2024 was the most active year with 5 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (8 events)
Longest tornado: 24.78 miles in Adams, Iowa
Widest tornado: 1,760.0 yards in Adams, Iowa
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Jun 4, 2008
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Adams, Iowa, June is the most active month with 7 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2024 was the most active year with 5 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 1989 with at least $25.0M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 1989 | F4 | Adams, Iowa | 12 mi | 1760 yd | 0 | 0 | $25.0M |
| April 8, 1999 | F4 | Adams, Iowa | 18 mi | 1000 yd | 0 | 1 | $1.0M |
| June 7, 1984 | F3 | Adams, Iowa | 11 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| May 21, 2024 | EF3 | Adams, Iowa | 24.78 mi | 1600 yd | 1 | 0 | $1.8M |
| May 21, 2024 | EF3 | Adams, Iowa | 15.98 mi | 1300 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.0M |
| July 14, 1958 | F3 | Adams, Iowa | 11.2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| May 18, 1959 | F2 | Adams, Iowa | 1 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| August 22, 1988 | F1 | Adams, Iowa | 4.2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| August 2, 2015 | EF1 | Adams, Iowa | 3.39 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $200K |
| April 8, 2001 | F1 | Adams, Iowa | 1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 1 | $100K |
| May 21, 2024 | EF1 | Adams, Iowa | 12.31 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| April 14, 2012 | EF1 | Adams, Iowa | 0.54 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
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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.