Adair storm history
Storm events recorded in Adair, Iowa between 1950 and 2025.
605
Total events
33
Tornadoes
175
Hail
40
Floods
8
Deaths
$67.3M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
This large and violent tornado entered into south central Adair County from Adams County. The tornado remained a multi-vortex circulation as it moved into the county producing high end damage for much of its remaining path. The tornado encountered several houses in the vicinity o…
Tornado F3 Tornado
Mostly F1 and F2 Damage.
Tornado developed south southeast of Adair and moved quickly north. Initial damage was mainly to trees, grain bins and outbuildings. Three houses were encountered by the tornado with the first two receiving EF0 damage. The third house had the roof removed with several of the outs…
Winds blew a tree down, killing a 3 year old boy around 1145 CST.
Emergency manager reported around 190 homes in Adair were damaged by large hail driven by strong to severe wind. Numerous trees were damaged. Crops shredded by the wind driven hail. Cars on I-80 had broken windows.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree snapped at the base in Stuart. Time estimated by radar.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
At least 6 to 10 inches of water flowing through portions of the Jasper County fairgrounds. Several parked cars and campers flooded.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Damage to trees reported across much of the city.
Hail Hail
Report via mping.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Relayed by Broadcast Media.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Semi blown over on I80 at the 86 mile marker near Menlo.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency manager estimated winds of 70 mph.
Blizzard Blizzard
High Wind High Wind
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow Squall.
Drought Drought
Widespread rainfall of 1 to 2 inches over the past week helped to end the Severe Drought conditions across Adair County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Personal weather station recorded a 60 mph gust.
Drought Drought
Prolong dryness this fall along with above normal temperatures has led to the expansion of Severe Drought conditions into Adair County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Personal weather station report of 64mph thunderstorm wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Storm siren pole knocked down and tree limb damage in town.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gusts of 70 to 75 mph, along with dime-sized hail.
Tornado EF2 Tornado
Emergency management recorded a path of damage from just east of Greenfield to just shy of the Adair/Madison County line north of 140th Street. The initial portion of this tornado was observed via the Doppler on Wheels (DOW) and was extended farther southwest accordingly. This to…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A personal weather station measured a 79 mph wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency manager reported estimated 70 mph winds and heavy rainfall.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency manager reported estimated 70 mph wind gusts.
Hail Hail
Report of quarter sized hail near the intersection of Highway 92 and Henry A Wallace Road. Time estimated with radar.
Hail Hail
Report of quarter sized hail on Stuart Road south of Stuart. Time and location estimated with radar.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Nickel to quarter sized hail reported.
High Wind High Wind
Broadcast media relayed a report that tin was torn form a building on Henry Wallace Road.
Drought Drought
Rainfall in the middle and later portion of March helped to improve hydrologic conditions across Adair county by the end of the month with severe drought ending in the county.
Drought Drought
Above normal temperatures and below normal precipitation allowed severe drought conditions to persist across Adair county.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Blizzard Blizzard
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Drought Drought
Severe drought persisted in Adair county during January with near normal temperatures and above normal precipitation. Extreme drought was no longer observed in the county by the end of the month. Longer term dryness kept from any further improvements.
Drought Drought
Severe to extreme drought conditions remained across Adair county in December with above normal temperatures. Rainfall was slightly above normal but did little to alleviate drought conditions, particularly longer term deficits.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions persisted across Adair county for the duration of November given lack of rain and above normal temperatures.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | 0 |
| 2024 | 27 | 2 |
| 2023 | 21 | 0 |
| 2022 | 22 | 0 |
| 2021 | 17 | 0 |
| 2020 | 10 | 1 |
| 2019 | 20 | 1 |
| 2018 | 20 | 3 |
| 2017 | 19 | 2 |
| 2016 | 11 | 0 |
| 2015 | 12 | 1 |
| 2014 | 17 | 2 |
| 2013 | 10 | 0 |
| 2012 | 17 | 0 |
| 2011 | 23 | 1 |
| 2010 | 17 | 0 |
| 2009 | 25 | 0 |
| 2008 | 19 | 0 |
| 2007 | 29 | 0 |
| 2006 | 22 | 0 |
| 2005 | 7 | 0 |
| 2004 | 29 | 2 |
| 2003 | 11 | 0 |
| 2002 | 8 | 0 |
| 2001 | 35 | 0 |
| 2000 | 25 | 3 |
| 1999 | 16 | 1 |
| 1998 | 15 | 0 |
| 1997 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 | 22 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 13 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 1 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 4 | 3 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 3 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 1 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 2 | 1 |
| 1960 | 2 | 1 |
| 1959 | 3 | 3 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |