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Clinton storm history

Storm events recorded in Clinton, Iowa between 1950 and 2025.

806
Total events
49
Tornadoes
137
Hail
91
Floods
3
Deaths
$47.8M
Property damage

Most significant events

Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.

April 11, 1965 · Clinton, Iowa
Tornado F4 Tornado3 injuries, $2.5M damage
May 8, 1988 · Clinton, Iowa
Tornado F3 Tornado$25.0M damage
June 20, 1974 · Clinton, Iowa
Tornado F3 Tornado1 death, 20 injuries, $2.5M damage
February 1, 2015 · Clinton, Iowa
Winter Storm Winter Storm1 death
Observer measured 11.3 inches of snow in Camanche. Other reports from trained spotters ranged from 10 to 13 inches of snow. This was in the heaviest snow axis for this event. There was 1 fatality in Teeds Grove where an elderly lady fell into a snow drift outside and could not ge…
June 24, 2000 · Clinton, Iowa
Flood Flood1 death
March 22, 1991 · Clinton, Iowa
Tornado F2 Tornado$2.5M damage
April 4, 1981 · Clinton, Iowa
Tornado F1 Tornado$2.5M damage
November 28, 2025 · Clinton, Iowa
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The COOP Observer in Clinton reported 8.0 inches of snow. Trained spotter reports ranged from 7.4 inches in Lost Nation to 9.0 inches 1 mile west of Fulton.
July 30, 2025 · Clinton, Iowa
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter reported. 6-7 inch diameter healthy tree branch down on the corner of Pershing BLVD and 11th AVE. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
July 29, 2025 · Clinton, Iowa
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter reported that many small to medium tree branches down.
July 29, 2025 · Clinton, Iowa
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter reported a 58 MPH and minor tree damage was also noted nearby. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
July 11, 2025 · Clinton, Iowa
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A trained spotter reported 1 to 2 feet of water over the roadways in this area, some of which was flowing at the time.
July 10, 2025 · Clinton, Iowa
Hail Hail
The location and time of the event was estimated using radar.
July 10, 2025 · Clinton, Iowa
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter reported that a couple of trees were downed. One tree was 2 to 3 feet in diameter. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
July 10, 2025 · Clinton, Iowa
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A trained spotter reported xix inches of flowing water on multiple roads. It is difficult for vehicles to drive in.
July 10, 2025 · Clinton, Iowa
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A trained spotter relayed a report of 1 to 2 feet of standing water along 16th Avenue N in Clinton.
July 5, 2025 · Clinton, Iowa
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A COOP Observer reported that a large tree was down across the road in the subdivision. Delayed Report. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
June 25, 2025 · Clinton, Iowa
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Personal weather station measured a 60 MPH gust. Wires also reported down in Grand Mound.
June 25, 2025 · Clinton, Iowa
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees blown down in the city of Clinton blocking roads.
June 25, 2025 · Clinton, Iowa
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A healthy 10 inch diameter tree branch down.
June 25, 2025 · Clinton, Iowa
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large trees reported down in town.
June 25, 2025 · Clinton, Iowa
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Personal weather station measured gust with damage nearby suggesting 70 - 80 mph downburst.
June 25, 2025 · Clinton, Iowa
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Pictures of a roof panel off a farm structure and the total destruction of detached garage. Estimated 70-80 mph winds. Scattered crop damage in the area.
March 19, 2025 · Clinton, Iowa
Hail Hail
A lot of hail fell.
March 14, 2025 · Clinton, Iowa
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Partial barn roof blown off. The time was estimated from radar information.
March 14, 2025 · Clinton, Iowa
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured by wind equipement.
February 11, 2025 · Clinton, Iowa
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Trained spotters reported 6 to 10 inches of snow, with widespread snow covered roads.
February 5, 2025 · Clinton, Iowa
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Highway 61, in Clinton County, between Welton IA, and Highway 136 was closed due to slick conditions, and multiple accidents. Towing in that area was not allowed that night due to dangerous conditions.
December 14, 2024 · Clinton, Iowa
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Trained spotters and DOT reported widespread slick conditions with a 0.2 to 0.3 of an inch of ice accumulation on the ground and elevated surfaces.
October 24, 2024 · Clinton, Iowa
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter measured a thunderstorm wind gust of 61 MPH.
July 15, 2024 · Clinton, Iowa
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter reported an estimated 60 MPH thunderstorm wind gust. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
July 5, 2024 · Clinton, Iowa
Flood Flood
The Mississippi River at Camanche rose above its major flood stage of 20.5 feet around midnight on July 5 and crested at 21.42 feet on July 9. The river fell back below major flood stage around noon on July 13th.
July 2, 2024 · Clinton, Iowa
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency Manager reported limbs down in town. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
June 25, 2024 · Clinton, Iowa
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree fell on an LP tank, causing it to leak. Power line was also downed near the tree damage. Time estimated by radar.
June 25, 2024 · Clinton, Iowa
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree branches downed by thunderstorm winds. Time estimated by radar.
June 16, 2024 · Clinton, Iowa
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Reports of 6 to 8 inch diameter tree branches downed by the thunderstorm winds.
May 24, 2024 · Clinton, Iowa
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A tornado developed southeast of Dixon in Scott County and moved northeast into Clinton County. The intermittent tornado path was around 15 miles, to just east of Grand Mound, before lifting near Highway 61. The tornado caused minor tree and power pole damage, as well as damage t…
May 24, 2024 · Clinton, Iowa
Tornado EFU Tornado
A public video showed a tornado occurring in an open field near Elvira in Clinton County. No damage was reported, so the tornado is classified as EF-Unknown.
May 21, 2024 · Clinton, Iowa
Hail Hail
Report from Mping.
May 21, 2024 · Clinton, Iowa
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and powerlines blown down in Delmar, Iowa.
May 21, 2024 · Clinton, Iowa
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Damage to buildings. Time estimated from radar data.
May 21, 2024 · Clinton, Iowa
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blown down along Highway 30.
May 21, 2024 · Clinton, Iowa
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Significant wind damage to farm buildings, trees, and farm equipment. Time estimated from radar data.
May 21, 2024 · Clinton, Iowa
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
May 19, 2024 · Clinton, Iowa
Hail Hail
Report from Mping.
May 7, 2024 · Clinton, Iowa
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Many tree branches blown down in Grand Mound. The time was estimated from radar.
May 7, 2024 · Clinton, Iowa
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public report of damage to a fabric roofed hoop outbuilding sheet.
April 16, 2024 · Clinton, Iowa
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter reported a 50 to 60 MPH thunderstorm wind gust with at least some 5 inch diameter tree limb down.
April 16, 2024 · Clinton, Iowa
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Emergency Manager reported that a tree was down blocking US Highway 30 and 30th Street west of the Mill Creek Parkway on the west side of Clinton. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
April 2, 2024 · Clinton, Iowa
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall reports ranged from 2.5 inches 2 miles north of Calamus by a trained spotter to 3.8 inches from a COOP Observer 2 miles west northwest of Charlotte.

Events by year

YearEventsTornadoes
2025210
2024242
2023183
2022150
202170
2020121
2019331
2018202
2017375
2016224
2015242
2014190
2013210
2012200
2011330
2010371
2009220
2008483
2007310
2006260
2005160
200481
2003170
2002230
2001231
2000330
1999210
1998140
1997111
1996142
1995242
1994120
199240
199161
199081
198940
198852
198751
198630
198571
198411
198320
198121
198060
197961
197810
197721
197532
1974121
197330
197221
196820
196753
196531
196410
196020
195830
195710
195610