Tornado History
Clayton Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Clayton, Iowa. The records below identify 16 tornadoes from 1953 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $27.0M, with 3 deaths and 28 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Clayton, Iowa
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.4/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 5 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F3 in Clayton, Iowa with 2 deaths
1989 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 1980s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 20 miles in Clayton, Iowa
Widest tornado: 500.0 yards in Clayton, Iowa
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Jun 19, 1992
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Clayton, Iowa, May is the most active month with 5 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1989 was the most active year with 2 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 1985 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 30, 1985 | F3 | Clayton, Iowa | 20 mi | 500 yd | 2 | 25 | $25.0M |
| May 10, 1953 | F3 | Clayton, Iowa | 6.6 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| August 25, 1965 | F2 | Clayton, Iowa | 4.7 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 13, 1990 | F2 | Clayton, Iowa | 8 mi | 67 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| July 19, 2017 | EF1 | Clayton, Iowa | 5.78 mi | 400 yd | 1 | 2 | $840K |
| March 31, 2007 | EF1 | Clayton, Iowa | 4 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $40K |
| June 19, 1992 | F1 | Clayton, Iowa | 1 mi | 23 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| May 24, 1989 | F0 | Clayton, Iowa | 0.3 mi | 23 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| September 12, 2019 | EF0 | Clayton, Iowa | 4.22 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | $30K |
| November 15, 1988 | F0 | Clayton, Iowa | 0.2 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 26, 1989 | F0 | Clayton, Iowa | 0.2 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 1 | $25K |
| June 19, 1992 | F0 | Clayton, Iowa | 0.2 mi | 23 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.