Henry storm history
Storm events recorded in Henry, Iowa between 1950 and 2025.
484
Total events
18
Tornadoes
101
Hail
27
Floods
3
Deaths
$5.6M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
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.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The COOP Observer 1 mile south of Salem reported 9.0 inches of snow.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
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…
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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.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Rain and wintry mix started the day, leading to snow (heavy at times), where between 1 and 4 inches of snow fell throughout Henry County. Strong winds were also noted in the afternoon, with a peak gusts between 25 to 35 mph.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall reports ranged from 0.5 inches of snow 1 mile south of Salem by a COOP observer to 1.1 inches by a trained spotter 2 miles north northwest of Oakland Mills.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The COOP observer 1 mile south of Salem reported 3 inches of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The COOP observer 1 mile south of Salem reported 3 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A trained spotter near New London reported 1.6 inches of snow and 0.1 inches of ice.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Trained spotters and COOP observers reported 3 to 4 inches of snow and ice accumulations near 0.25 inches.
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A healthy tree was split by thunderstorm winds.
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Measured at the airport at Mt. Pleasant.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 9 | 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 |