Tornado History
Fayette Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Fayette, Iowa. The records below identify 29 tornadoes from 1964 through 2021, including a highest listed rating of F5 (Incredible damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $34.2M, with 6 deaths and 164 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Fayette, Iowa
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.5 tornadoes per year (0.3/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 8 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F5 in Fayette, Iowa with 5 deaths
1966 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 1960s had the most tornado activity (7 events)
Longest tornado: 13.1 miles in Fayette, Iowa
Widest tornado: 1,320.0 yards in Fayette, Iowa
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Jun 27, 1966
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Fayette, Iowa, June 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: 1966 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 1968 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 15, 1968 | F5 | Fayette, Iowa | 13.1 mi | 500 yd | 5 | 156 | $25.0M |
| July 12, 1971 | F4 | Fayette, Iowa | 1.1 mi | 1320 yd | 0 | 4 | $2.5M |
| June 24, 1971 | F3 | Fayette, Iowa | 0 mi | 200 yd | 1 | 0 | $250K |
| May 7, 1964 | F2 | Fayette, Iowa | 2 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| March 24, 1988 | F2 | Fayette, Iowa | 2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| July 12, 1971 | F2 | Fayette, Iowa | 6.4 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 12, 1990 | F1 | Fayette, Iowa | 2 mi | 27 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 22, 2011 | EF1 | Fayette, Iowa | 7.87 mi | 70 yd | 0 | 0 | $175K |
| March 28, 2020 | EF1 | Fayette, Iowa | 3.93 mi | 140 yd | 0 | 1 | $165K |
| June 22, 2015 | EF1 | Fayette, Iowa | 1.52 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 2 | $100K |
| April 11, 2001 | F1 | Fayette, Iowa | 2 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 1 | $40K |
| May 24, 2012 | EF1 | Fayette, Iowa | 2.99 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $30K |
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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.