Tornado History
Dickinson Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Dickinson, Iowa. The records below identify 29 tornadoes from 1960 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $11.3M, with 0 deaths and 18 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Dickinson, Iowa
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.7/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 9 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Dickinson, Iowa with 0 deaths
1975 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 1960s had the most tornado activity (6 events)
Longest tornado: 18 miles in Dickinson, Iowa
Widest tornado: 300.0 yards in Dickinson, Iowa
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on May 22, 1975
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Dickinson, Iowa, June 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: 1975 was the most active year with 3 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 1981 with at least $5.0M 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 31, 1971 | F3 | Dickinson, Iowa | 8 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 13, 1968 | F2 | Dickinson, Iowa | 4.9 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 17 | $2.5M |
| June 14, 1981 | F2 | Dickinson, Iowa | 13.3 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| June 14, 1981 | F2 | Dickinson, Iowa | 13.1 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| August 18, 1990 | F2 | Dickinson, Iowa | 8.5 mi | 63 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| July 11, 1960 | F2 | Dickinson, Iowa | 1 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 26, 1991 | F2 | Dickinson, Iowa | 18 mi | 60 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 13, 1983 | F1 | Dickinson, Iowa | 1 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| December 15, 2021 | EF1 | Dickinson, Iowa | 3.96 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $200K |
| June 27, 1967 | F1 | Dickinson, Iowa | 1 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 25, 1960 | F1 | Dickinson, Iowa | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| May 22, 1975 | F1 | Dickinson, Iowa | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250 |
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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.