Tornado History
Jackson Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Jackson, Iowa. The records below identify 29 tornadoes from 1955 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $9.4M, with 0 deaths and 7 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Jackson, Iowa
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (1.4/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 7 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Jackson, Iowa with 0 deaths
2023 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (11 events)
Longest tornado: 15.9 miles in Jackson, Iowa
Widest tornado: 350.0 yards in Jackson, Iowa
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Mar 31, 2023
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Jackson, Iowa, June is the most active month with 7 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2023 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 2016 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2007 | EF2 | Jackson, Iowa | 3.43 mi | 350 yd | 0 | 0 | $3.2M |
| November 9, 1975 | F2 | Jackson, Iowa | 1.3 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 2 | $250K |
| March 27, 1991 | F2 | Jackson, Iowa | 0.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 19, 1955 | F2 | Jackson, Iowa | 15.9 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| November 15, 1960 | F2 | Jackson, Iowa | 1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| July 11, 2025 | EF2 | Jackson, Iowa | 2.9 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 17, 2016 | EF1 | Jackson, Iowa | 1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $5.0M |
| June 5, 2010 | EF1 | Jackson, Iowa | 2.2 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| September 21, 2018 | EF1 | Jackson, Iowa | 0.3 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 26, 1969 | F1 | Jackson, Iowa | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| December 14, 1975 | F1 | Jackson, Iowa | 1.3 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 2, 1990 | F1 | Jackson, Iowa | 1 mi | 40 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.