Buchanan storm history
Storm events recorded in Buchanan, Iowa between 1950 and 2025.
806
Total events
48
Tornadoes
158
Hail
88
Floods
1
Deaths
$23.8M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
A tornado developed just east of the county lines southwest of Fairbank and moved east. The tornado cross the southern part of Hazelton and continued east into Delaware County. Over ten homes, about 50 non-anchored mobile homes at a dealership, and numerous outbuildings were dest…
Tornado F3 Tornado
Roads flooded and washed out.
A trained spotter reported flash flooding in Independence. The gravel road at the high school complex was washed out and the parking lot was under several inches of water.
A second tornado touched down 4 miles southwest of Hazelton with a continuous path for 8 miles to a point 4 miles southeast of Hazelton. At it's maximum, it produced F1 damage with a path width of about 1000 feet. This includes damage to major power lines and a couple of farms. T…
Severe thunderstorms blasted Buchanan county with 75 to 80 mph straight-line winds. Widespread damage was reported across the county. Three homes were completely destroyed, 75 farmsteads sustained $500 to $10,000 damage, 50 farmsteads had damage in the $10,000 to $100,000 range a…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The COOP Observer 4 miles west of Stanley reported 14.0 inches of snow. Trained spotter snowfall reports ranged from 8.5 inches 1 mile north of Independence to 14.8 inches Jesup.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Personal weather station.
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A trained spotter reported a 12 inch diameter branch down from a silver maple tree. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A Law Enforcement Officer reported a a few trees down in town from early AM storms. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Law enforcement Officer reported trees down in town. The time of the event was estimated using radar. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
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A COOP Observer reported 4 inch tree limb fell on a house with numerous smaller limbs down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A COOP Observer reported that a large tree snapped in in half at a cemetery near 105th St and Keokuk AVE. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
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The Emergency Manager reported that trees are down in town.
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A public report of a large tree down along with many 1 to 3 inch tree branches down.
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Mesonet station EW8796 Independence measured a 67 knot gust.
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A trained spotter report that a trees was leaning 15-20 degrees from vertical.
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A COOP Observer recorded a 61 knot gust that lasted for at least 5 minutes.
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A trained spotter reported that trees were blown down.
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Two 10 inch diameter trees downed. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
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A public report of broken tree branches estimated to be 4 inches in diameter. Another tree was uprooted. Time of the event was estimated using radar.
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Photo of a 14 inch diameter oak tree snapped that narrowly missed falling on a house and garage. Photo relayed via social media. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
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A COOP Observer reported that four trees that were 8 to 12 inches in diameter were snapped off.
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The Emergency Manager reported that trees are down in town.
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A public report that large trees were uprooted.
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A trained spotter reported some significant tree branch damage, 1 to 3 inches in diameter. Also there are reports of field corn blown down.
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The COOP Observer reported that a nine inch tree downed by thunderstorm winds four miles west of Stanley.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Law Enforcement Officers report water flowing over the roadway.
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A public report of the top of a 12 inch diameter pine tree was snapped at this location. A walnut tree 1 mi NNE of here also lost a large 10 inch branch. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A public report of flash flooding in Independence.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A public report of flash flooding in Vinton.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A trained spotter reported that water was halfway up on tires on cars.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Reported by automated weather equipement.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Trained spotters and DOT reported widespread slick conditions with a 0.2 to 0.4 of an inch of ice accumulation on the ground and elevated surfaces.
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The Emergency Manager relayed a report of a measured thunderstorm wind gust of 86 MPH from the Aurora Fire Department.
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The Emergency Manager reported a tree blown down on a car. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
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A trained spotter estimated 40 to 50 MPH winds with 6 to 8 inch diameter branches down.
Hail Hail
The time was estimated from radar data.
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Several trees damaged in Rowley. The time was estimated from radar data.
Hail Hail
A lot of quarter size hail with some as big as golf balls.
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A large tree down, time estimated from radar data.
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Roofs blown off multiple homes in Fairbank. Time estimated from radar data.
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Widespread tree damage reported to northwest side of Independence, Iowa. Trees uprooted and blown over, roof damage to sheds, and leaning power poles. Time estimated from radar data.
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Emergency management relayed a wind report.
Hail Hail
The time was based on radar data.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A high end EF-1 tornado touched down northwest of Quasqueton, IA near the Pine Creek Wildlife area, damaging several trees along 262nd St. The tornado continued to track to the northeast, uprooting and snapping several healthy hardwood trees at the Pine Creek Cemetery. Several in…
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | 0 |
| 2024 | 16 | 1 |
| 2023 | 11 | 2 |
| 2022 | 15 | 2 |
| 2021 | 21 | 2 |
| 2020 | 24 | 1 |
| 2019 | 16 | 1 |
| 2018 | 18 | 1 |
| 2017 | 14 | 0 |
| 2016 | 32 | 1 |
| 2015 | 17 | 0 |
| 2014 | 29 | 1 |
| 2013 | 38 | 0 |
| 2012 | 20 | 0 |
| 2011 | 14 | 0 |
| 2010 | 42 | 0 |
| 2009 | 45 | 1 |
| 2008 | 58 | 2 |
| 2007 | 34 | 0 |
| 2006 | 16 | 0 |
| 2005 | 9 | 1 |
| 2004 | 26 | 2 |
| 2003 | 27 | 0 |
| 2002 | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 | 34 | 11 |
| 2000 | 46 | 4 |
| 1999 | 27 | 0 |
| 1998 | 19 | 2 |
| 1997 | 13 | 0 |
| 1996 | 11 | 0 |
| 1995 | 10 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 8 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 2 |
| 1989 | 6 | 1 |
| 1988 | 4 | 2 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 4 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 3 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 3 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 2 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 2 | 2 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 2 | 1 |
| 1960 | 2 | 1 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
| 1950 | 1 | 1 |