Tornado History
Taylor Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Taylor, Iowa. The records below identify 38 tornadoes from 1954 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $24.0M, with 0 deaths and 16 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Taylor, Iowa
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.5 tornadoes per year (0.7/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 11 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Taylor, Iowa with 0 deaths
1999 was the most active year with 5 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (9 events)
Longest tornado: 29.6 miles in Taylor, Iowa
Widest tornado: 1,000.0 yards in Taylor, Iowa
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on May 11, 2011
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Taylor, Iowa, April 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: 1999 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 2011 with at least $15.0M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 29, 1979 | F3 | Taylor, Iowa | 29.6 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 1 | $2.5M |
| June 7, 1984 | F3 | Taylor, Iowa | 7 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| July 14, 1958 | F3 | Taylor, Iowa | 3.6 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 5, 1971 | F3 | Taylor, Iowa | 2 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 12 | $250K |
| April 11, 1981 | F2 | Taylor, Iowa | 6.9 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 2 | $2.5M |
| April 8, 1999 | F2 | Taylor, Iowa | 3 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| June 28, 2017 | EF2 | Taylor, Iowa | 6.99 mi | 1000 yd | 0 | 0 | $75K |
| October 14, 1966 | F2 | Taylor, Iowa | 1.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 5, 1971 | F2 | Taylor, Iowa | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 1 | $25K |
| April 5, 1954 | F2 | Taylor, Iowa | 11.5 mi | 333 yd | 0 | 0 | $250 |
| October 14, 1966 | F2 | Taylor, Iowa | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 11, 2011 | EF1 | Taylor, Iowa | 1 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $10.0M |
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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.