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Tornado History
Jackson Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Jackson, Iowa. The records below identify 25 tornadoes from 1955 through 2025, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $9.3M, with 0 deaths and 7 injuries recorded across the listed events.
Key Tornado Statistics
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Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (1.2/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 6 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 (9 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 6 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
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 |
| 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 |
| May 26, 2015 | EF1 | Jackson, Iowa | 0.13 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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Source And Limits
Data source: NOAA/NCEI. TornadoTrace summarizes historical records for screening and research. Coordinates, damage estimates, narratives, and event details can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. Do not use this page as legal, insurance, engineering, real estate, emergency management, or safety advice.