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.
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…
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.
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter reported that many small to medium tree branches down.
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.
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.
Hail Hail
The location and time of the event was estimated using radar.
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.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A trained spotter reported xix inches of flowing water on multiple roads. It is difficult for vehicles to drive in.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A trained spotter relayed a report of 1 to 2 feet of standing water along 16th Avenue N in Clinton.
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Personal weather station measured a 60 MPH gust. Wires also reported down in Grand Mound.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees blown down in the city of Clinton blocking roads.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A healthy 10 inch diameter tree branch down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large trees reported down in town.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Personal weather station measured gust with damage nearby suggesting 70 - 80 mph downburst.
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.
Hail Hail
A lot of hail fell.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Partial barn roof blown off. The time was estimated from radar information.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured by wind equipement.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Trained spotters reported 6 to 10 inches of snow, with widespread snow covered roads.
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.
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter measured a thunderstorm wind gust of 61 MPH.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter reported an estimated 60 MPH thunderstorm wind gust. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency Manager reported limbs down in town. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree branches downed by thunderstorm winds. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Reports of 6 to 8 inch diameter tree branches downed by the thunderstorm winds.
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…
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.
Hail Hail
Report from Mping.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and powerlines blown down in Delmar, Iowa.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Damage to buildings. Time estimated from radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blown down along Highway 30.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Significant wind damage to farm buildings, trees, and farm equipment. Time estimated from radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Hail Hail
Report from Mping.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Many tree branches blown down in Grand Mound. The time was estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public report of damage to a fabric roofed hoop outbuilding sheet.
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.
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.
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
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | 0 |
| 2024 | 24 | 2 |
| 2023 | 18 | 3 |
| 2022 | 15 | 0 |
| 2021 | 7 | 0 |
| 2020 | 12 | 1 |
| 2019 | 33 | 1 |
| 2018 | 20 | 2 |
| 2017 | 37 | 5 |
| 2016 | 22 | 4 |
| 2015 | 24 | 2 |
| 2014 | 19 | 0 |
| 2013 | 21 | 0 |
| 2012 | 20 | 0 |
| 2011 | 33 | 0 |
| 2010 | 37 | 1 |
| 2009 | 22 | 0 |
| 2008 | 48 | 3 |
| 2007 | 31 | 0 |
| 2006 | 26 | 0 |
| 2005 | 16 | 0 |
| 2004 | 8 | 1 |
| 2003 | 17 | 0 |
| 2002 | 23 | 0 |
| 2001 | 23 | 1 |
| 2000 | 33 | 0 |
| 1999 | 21 | 0 |
| 1998 | 14 | 0 |
| 1997 | 11 | 1 |
| 1996 | 14 | 2 |
| 1995 | 24 | 2 |
| 1994 | 12 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 6 | 1 |
| 1990 | 8 | 1 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1988 | 5 | 2 |
| 1987 | 5 | 1 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 | 7 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 1 |
| 1980 | 6 | 0 |
| 1979 | 6 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 2 | 1 |
| 1975 | 3 | 2 |
| 1974 | 12 | 1 |
| 1973 | 3 | 0 |
| 1972 | 2 | 1 |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 |
| 1967 | 5 | 3 |
| 1965 | 3 | 1 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 2 | 0 |
| 1958 | 3 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |