Tornado History
Buena Vista Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Buena Vista, Iowa. The records below identify 29 tornadoes from 1958 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $6.1M, with 0 deaths and 3 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Buena Vista, Iowa
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (1.0/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 8 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Buena Vista, Iowa with 0 deaths
2011 was the most active year with 6 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (9 events)
Longest tornado: 27.1 miles in Buena Vista, Iowa
Widest tornado: 1,500.0 yards in Buena Vista, Iowa
Most tornadoes in one day: 6 on Apr 9, 2011
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Buena Vista, Iowa, May is the most active month with 8 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2011 was the most active year with 6 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 1984 with at least $2.5M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 7, 1984 | F2 | Buena Vista, Iowa | 4 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 3 | $2.5M |
| April 9, 2011 | EF2 | Buena Vista, Iowa | 3.78 mi | 1320 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.0M |
| August 8, 1969 | F2 | Buena Vista, Iowa | 2 mi | 70 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| December 15, 2021 | EF2 | Buena Vista, Iowa | 4.77 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 9, 2011 | EF2 | Buena Vista, Iowa | 0.35 mi | 220 yd | 0 | 0 | $10K |
| August 5, 1958 | F2 | Buena Vista, Iowa | 27.1 mi | 60 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| October 4, 2013 | EF1 | Buena Vista, Iowa | 5.45 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.2M |
| July 11, 1960 | F1 | Buena Vista, Iowa | 4.9 mi | 1500 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 16, 1990 | F1 | Buena Vista, Iowa | 0.4 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| December 15, 2021 | EF1 | Buena Vista, Iowa | 6.37 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $200K |
| December 15, 2021 | EF1 | Buena Vista, Iowa | 6.94 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| June 5, 1994 | F1 | Buena Vista, Iowa | 3.5 mi | 50 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.