Tornado History
Mitchell Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Mitchell, Iowa. The records below identify 17 tornadoes from 1954 through 2022, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $1.1M, with 0 deaths and 0 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Mitchell, Iowa
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.3/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 7 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Mitchell, Iowa with 0 deaths
2022 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (6 events)
Longest tornado: 6.6 miles in Mitchell, Iowa
Widest tornado: 325.0 yards in Mitchell, Iowa
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Apr 12, 2022
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Mitchell, 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: 2022 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 2022 with at least $695K 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 23, 1981 | F2 | Mitchell, Iowa | 3.8 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 11, 1966 | F2 | Mitchell, Iowa | 1 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 23, 1954 | F2 | Mitchell, Iowa | 0 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 12, 2022 | EF1 | Mitchell, Iowa | 6.6 mi | 325 yd | 0 | 0 | $525K |
| April 12, 2022 | EF1 | Mitchell, Iowa | 2.8 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | $110K |
| June 26, 1969 | F1 | Mitchell, Iowa | 1 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 3, 1974 | F1 | Mitchell, Iowa | 3 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 11, 2004 | F1 | Mitchell, Iowa | 4 mi | 60 yd | 0 | 0 | $1K |
| June 16, 2004 | F1 | Mitchell, Iowa | 5 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 12, 2022 | EF0 | Mitchell, Iowa | 3.02 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $60K |
| July 16, 2015 | EF0 | Mitchell, Iowa | 2.07 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | $40K |
| March 30, 2005 | F0 | Mitchell, Iowa | 1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $15K |
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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.