Henry County, Iowa
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1957 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
18
Tornado reports
106
Hail reports
27
Floods since 1996
502
All events
3
Deaths
$5.8M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Henry County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 18 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
A 58 year old male died of hypothermia during the blizzard on a rural road near Mount Pleasant. During the late evening on Tuesday February 1 the victim left his residence in his SUV to go 4-wheeling but became stuck in the ditch in snow and mud. While trying to dig out the vehic…
On Highway 218, just north of Mt. Pleasant, near the Trenton exit, an indirect death occurred at 734 pm on March 1, when a 51 year old male lost control of his vehicle due to the wind and snow. The vehicle overturned in a ditch full of water.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
What was likely rear flank downdraft (RFD) winds and a strong dust whirl or gustnado on this wind surge based on three videos. The damage was a destroyed old grain bin and three outbuilding roofs, branches snapped, a tree downed, and to the press box at the soccer field at the hi…
Hail Hail
A trained spotter estimated hail sizes o f a quarter to ping pong ball-sized hail.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
A member of the public reported golf ball sized hail via social media.
Blizzard Blizzard
Trained spotter snowfall reports ranged from 3.8 inches in New London to 4.8 inches in Oakland Mills. Wind gusted between 45 to 55 MPH across eastern Iowa combed with snow and blowing snow reducing visibilities between 1/2sm to 1sm.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The COOP Observer 1 mile south of Salem reported 9.0 inches of snow.
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Recorded wind gust by the Iowa DOT.
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Shingles reported blown off roof, and outdoor furniture blown over. The time was estimated from radar information.
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Wind equipement measured gust.
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Measured by wind equipement.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Trained spotters and DOT reported widespread slick conditions with a 0.1 to 0.3 of an inch of ice accumulation on the ground and elevated surfaces.
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A power pole was broken, and several branches blown down. Time estimated from radar data.
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Three to 5 inch diameter branches down. Time estimated from radar data.
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A few trees were reported down between Mt Union and Mt Pleasant.
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Reported by MPZ Mt Pleasant Airport.
Hail Hail
Public report of nickel size hail occurring at this time.
Tornado EF2 Tornado
An NWS survey team confirmed a long-track EF2 tornado Tuesday afternoon in southeast Iowa. The tornado developed just southwest of Houghton, Iowa in Lee County. Significant damage to homes, trees, and outbuildings was observed. The worst damage occurred at a farmstead north of Ne…
Hail Hail
Pictured received from the public on social media.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Numerous reports of 6 to 12 inches of snow were received, with widespread significant drifting snow continuing into the evening hours.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall reports ranged from 5.3 inches from the COOP Observer 1 mile south of Salem, to a public report of 9.0 inches in New London. A trained spotter reported 7.2 inches, 2 miles north northwest of Oakland Mills.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter estimated 60 mph winds.
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Large tree branches blown down and several shingles blown off home.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
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Parking signs bent over by the thunderstorm winds. Time was estimated by radar.
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Roof torn off of a manufactured home due to the thunderstorm wind gusts.
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Wind from the north estimated to be 80 mph. Strong winds lasted for about 20 minutes. Power went out due to the strong winds. A 6 inch diameter tree limb blown down and smaller branches. Also, some scaffolding was blown down.
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Large tree branches down by the thunderstorm wind gusts.
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There was a 77 mph wind gust reported at the AWOS with the second round of storms.
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Trees blown down and shingles blown off of the roof.
Hail Hail
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The COOP observer 1 mile south of Salem reported 1.5 inches of snow. Winds quickly increased with gusts of 40 to 50 MPH which led to blowing and drifting snow across the area. This led to blowing and drifting snow across the area. A peak gust of 41 MPH was reported at the Mount P…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A COOP Observer reported several tree branches down on their property. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
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The COOP Observer 1 mile south of Salem reported several tree branches down on their property. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
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A trained spotter reporter reported a large tree was uprooted. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Spotter, COOP, and public reports of 4-6 inches of snow fell across portions of Henry County. Blowing and drifting snow continued to cause problems on roads after plowing, lasting into January 15th. Combined hazards and impacts led towards storm verification, as only a few report…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Spotter and public reports of 4-7 inches of snow fell across portions of Henry County. Blowing and drifting snow continued to cause problems on roads after plowing, lasting into January 2nd. Verification was also considered using snow amounts and other combined hazards/impacts, w…
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Mt Pleasant Airport observation.
High Wind High Wind
The AWOS at the Mount Pleasant Airport reported a peak gust of 60 MPH at 855 PM.
Hail Hail
Golf ball hail on 218 near Swedesburg. Heavy rain with near zero visibility.
Hail Hail
Ping pong ball sized hail.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported dime to quarter size hail.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported nickel size hail fell for 2 minutes.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 0 |
| 2025 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 10 | 1 |
| 2023 | 12 | 0 |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 | 11 | 0 |
| 2020 | 14 | 0 |
| 2019 | 12 | 0 |
| 2018 | 10 | 2 |
| 2017 | 23 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 19 | 2 |
| 2014 | 13 | 0 |
| 2013 | 13 | 0 |
| 2012 | 18 | 1 |
| 2011 | 14 | 0 |
| 2010 | 21 | 0 |
| 2009 | 12 | 0 |
| 2008 | 30 | 1 |
| 2007 | 33 | 0 |
| 2006 | 23 | 0 |
| 2005 | 13 | 0 |
| 2004 | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 | 17 | 1 |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 | 17 | 0 |
| 2000 | 24 | 0 |
| 1999 | 15 | 1 |
| 1998 | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 | 19 | 0 |
| 1996 | 13 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 6 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 1 |
| 1980 | 4 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 2 | 2 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 3 | 0 |
| 1973 | 3 | 1 |
| 1970 | 2 | 1 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 1 |
| 1965 | 3 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
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