Tornado History
Tama Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Tama, Iowa. The records below identify 47 tornadoes from 1953 through 2022, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $33.7M, with 1 deaths and 10 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Tama, Iowa
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.7 tornadoes per year (0.5/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 15 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F3 in Tama, Iowa with 1 deaths
1979 was the most active year with 5 tornadoes
The 1970s had the most tornado activity (11 events)
Longest tornado: 80.3 miles in Tama, Iowa
Widest tornado: 800.0 yards in Tama, Iowa
Most tornadoes in one day: 5 on Jun 5, 1979
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Tama, Iowa, June is the most active month with 15 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1979 was the most active year with 5 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 1989 with at least $25.0M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 1989 | F4 | Tama, Iowa | 8 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $25.0M |
| April 23, 1961 | F3 | Tama, Iowa | 80.3 mi | 800 yd | 1 | 6 | $2.5M |
| November 9, 1975 | F3 | Tama, Iowa | 39.4 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| April 19, 1966 | F3 | Tama, Iowa | 24.1 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 4 | $250K |
| May 31, 1971 | F3 | Tama, Iowa | 9.4 mi | 600 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| March 5, 2022 | EF2 | Tama, Iowa | 8.54 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $200K |
| June 30, 2014 | EF2 | Tama, Iowa | 3.7 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $150K |
| May 10, 2001 | F2 | Tama, Iowa | 4 mi | 750 yd | 0 | 0 | $35K |
| May 10, 1953 | F2 | Tama, Iowa | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| March 21, 1953 | F2 | Tama, Iowa | 11.7 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 14, 1958 | F2 | Tama, Iowa | 0 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 9, 1959 | F2 | Tama, Iowa | 0 mi | 67 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.