Tornado History
Lee Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Lee, Iowa. The records below identify 42 tornadoes from 1954 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $2.9M, with 1 deaths and 11 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Lee, Iowa
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.6 tornadoes per year (1.0/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 11 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F3 in Lee, Iowa with 1 deaths
2004 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (8 events)
Longest tornado: 11.5 miles in Lee, Iowa
Widest tornado: 600.0 yards in Lee, Iowa
Most tornadoes in one day: 4 on May 30, 2004
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Lee, Iowa, May is the most active month with 11 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2004 was the most active year with 4 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 2003 with at least $1.0M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 24, 1967 | F3 | Lee, Iowa | 4.3 mi | 300 yd | 1 | 6 | $250K |
| May 10, 2003 | F2 | Lee, Iowa | 11.5 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.0M |
| April 30, 1954 | F2 | Lee, Iowa | 9.9 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| January 24, 1967 | F2 | Lee, Iowa | 3 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 4 | $250K |
| April 30, 1967 | F2 | Lee, Iowa | 2.3 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 4, 1977 | F2 | Lee, Iowa | 2 mi | 60 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| March 29, 1960 | F2 | Lee, Iowa | 6.6 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| October 22, 1979 | F1 | Lee, Iowa | 0.5 mi | 60 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 21, 1973 | F1 | Lee, Iowa | 4.1 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 30, 2004 | F1 | Lee, Iowa | 0.3 mi | 70 yd | 0 | 0 | $20K |
| May 30, 2004 | F1 | Lee, Iowa | 0.5 mi | 70 yd | 0 | 0 | $20K |
| May 24, 2015 | EF1 | Lee, Iowa | 0.1 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | $10K |
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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.