Tornado History

Appanoose Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Appanoose, Iowa. The records below identify 24 tornadoes from 1961 through 2018, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $7.3M, with 0 deaths and 8 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes24
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries8
Property Damage$7.3M
Avg Length4.2 mi
Avg Width61 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Appanoose, Iowa

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

Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.5/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 7 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Appanoose, Iowa with 0 deaths
2017 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (6 events)
Longest tornado: 24 miles in Appanoose, Iowa
Widest tornado: 200.0 yards in Appanoose, Iowa
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Mar 6, 2017

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Appanoose, 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.

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Summary: 2017 was the most active year with 3 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: F2 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 6 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 1980 with at least $5.0M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F2 June 2, 19801980EF2 March 6, 20172017F2 September 1, 19611961F2 June 14, 19641964F2 May 8, 19881988F2 July 15, 19921992EF2 November 11, 20152015F2 October 8, 19701970F1 June 2, 19801980EF1 April 10, 20082008EF1 April 10, 20082008F1 May 9, 19961996EF1 March 6, 20172017F1 June 12, 19671967EF1 March 6, 2017F1 September 20, 2001EF0 October 9, 2018F0 June 16, 1990F0 June 16, 1990F0 May 24, 2004F0 May 27, 1995F0 November 15, 1988EF0 June 7, 2007EF0 October 9, 2018© 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 2, 1980F2Appanoose, Iowa14.7 mi80 yd05$2.5M
March 6, 2017EF2Appanoose, Iowa9.66 mi90 yd00$750K
September 1, 1961F2Appanoose, Iowa1 mi30 yd00$250K
June 14, 1964F2Appanoose, Iowa11.9 mi200 yd00$250K
May 8, 1988F2Appanoose, Iowa24 mi43 yd00$250K
July 15, 1992F2Appanoose, Iowa3 mi17 yd00$250K
November 11, 2015EF2Appanoose, Iowa4.91 mi180 yd00$200K
October 8, 1970F2Appanoose, Iowa2 mi150 yd00$25K
June 2, 1980F1Appanoose, Iowa2 mi30 yd03$2.5M
April 10, 2008EF1Appanoose, Iowa2.01 mi30 yd00$75K
April 10, 2008EF1Appanoose, Iowa2.92 mi50 yd00$75K
May 9, 1996F1Appanoose, Iowa0.7 mi35 yd00$70K
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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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