Tornado History
Chickasaw Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Chickasaw, Iowa. The records below identify 30 tornadoes from 1953 through 2021, including a highest listed rating of F5 (Incredible damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $5.5M, with 0 deaths and 3 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Chickasaw, Iowa
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.3/yr in last decade)
July is the peak tornado month with 9 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F3 in Chickasaw, Iowa with 0 deaths
1994 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (8 events)
Longest tornado: 49.9 miles in Chickasaw, Iowa
Widest tornado: 1,320.0 yards in Chickasaw, Iowa
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Jul 19, 1994
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Chickasaw, Iowa, July is the most active month with 9 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1994 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 1971 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 1968 | F5 | Chickasaw, Iowa | 4.1 mi | 600 yd | 0 | 0 | $30 |
| July 12, 1971 | F4 | Chickasaw, Iowa | 17.5 mi | 1320 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| May 20, 1953 | F3 | Chickasaw, Iowa | 16.5 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| August 9, 1993 | F2 | Chickasaw, Iowa | 5 mi | 55 yd | 0 | 2 | $500K |
| July 7, 1994 | F2 | Chickasaw, Iowa | 9.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| July 17, 1956 | F2 | Chickasaw, Iowa | 2.3 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 1 | $250 |
| July 19, 1994 | F1 | Chickasaw, Iowa | 8 mi | 45 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| December 15, 2021 | EF1 | Chickasaw, Iowa | 3.99 mi | 180 yd | 0 | 0 | $255K |
| April 11, 1965 | F1 | Chickasaw, Iowa | 49.9 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| October 16, 1984 | F1 | Chickasaw, Iowa | 1 mi | 27 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| July 20, 1999 | F1 | Chickasaw, Iowa | 2 mi | 80 yd | 0 | 0 | $120K |
| July 5, 1995 | F1 | Chickasaw, Iowa | 8 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
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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.