Tornado History
Pottawattamie Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Pottawattamie, Iowa. The records below identify 57 tornadoes from 1970 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $85.1M, with 1 deaths and 99 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Pottawattamie, Iowa
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 1.0 tornadoes per year (1.7/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 17 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: EF3 in Pottawattamie, Iowa with 1 deaths
2024 was the most active year with 7 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (15 events)
Longest tornado: 19 miles in Pottawattamie, Iowa
Widest tornado: 1,900.0 yards in Pottawattamie, Iowa
Most tornadoes in one day: 4 on Dec 15, 2021
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Pottawattamie, Iowa, May is the most active month with 17 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2024 was the most active year with 7 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 1988 with at least $77.5M 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 26, 1976 | F4 | Pottawattamie, Iowa | 5.1 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 6 | $2.5M |
| July 15, 1988 | F3 | Pottawattamie, Iowa | 2.8 mi | 73 yd | 0 | 34 | $25.0M |
| April 26, 2024 | EF3 | Pottawattamie, Iowa | 14.19 mi | 1900 yd | 1 | 3 | N/A |
| April 26, 2024 | EF3 | Pottawattamie, Iowa | 14.8 mi | 550 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 26, 2024 | EF3 | Pottawattamie, Iowa | 13.31 mi | 900 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 15, 1988 | F2 | Pottawattamie, Iowa | 2.3 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 42 | $25.0M |
| May 7, 1988 | F2 | Pottawattamie, Iowa | 7.2 mi | 73 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| May 16, 1999 | F2 | Pottawattamie, Iowa | 5 mi | 120 yd | 0 | 0 | $690K |
| May 12, 1970 | F2 | Pottawattamie, Iowa | 5.9 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 16, 1992 | F2 | Pottawattamie, Iowa | 4 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 6, 1975 | F2 | Pottawattamie, Iowa | 12.8 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 6, 1975 | F2 | Pottawattamie, Iowa | 10.6 mi | 33 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.