Tornado History
Carroll Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Carroll, Iowa. The records below identify 32 tornadoes from 1957 through 2023, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $1.3M, with 0 deaths and 0 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Carroll, Iowa
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.5 tornadoes per year (0.4/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 8 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: Unknown in Carroll, Iowa with 0 deaths
2014 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (8 events)
Longest tornado: 22.5 miles in Carroll, Iowa
Widest tornado: 300.0 yards in Carroll, Iowa
Most tornadoes in one day: 4 on Aug 31, 2014
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Carroll, 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: 2014 was the most active year with 4 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 2008 with at least $350K 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 27, 1995 | F2 | Carroll, Iowa | 22.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $300K |
| May 5, 1960 | F2 | Carroll, Iowa | 13.8 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 7, 1972 | F2 | Carroll, Iowa | 1 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| August 11, 1976 | F2 | Carroll, Iowa | 2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 7, 1972 | F2 | Carroll, Iowa | 2 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| May 29, 2008 | EF1 | Carroll, Iowa | 4.1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $200K |
| July 19, 2008 | EF1 | Carroll, Iowa | 7.79 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $150K |
| June 26, 2011 | EF1 | Carroll, Iowa | 2.37 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| December 15, 2021 | EF1 | Carroll, Iowa | 9.65 mi | 80 yd | 0 | 0 | $80K |
| June 22, 1964 | F1 | Carroll, Iowa | 0.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 6, 1971 | F1 | Carroll, Iowa | 2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 29, 1980 | F1 | Carroll, Iowa | 0.1 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
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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.