Jackson County, Iowa
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1955 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
29
Tornado reports
80
Hail reports
47
Floods since 1996
578
All events
1
Deaths
$41.5M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Jackson County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 29 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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All storm eventsTornadoes
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 NWS storm survey team reported an EF-1 tornado crossed the southern parts of the town of Andrew. A building at the local coop was destroyed and numerous trees were snapped.
Local law enforcement reported significant damage to a building with nearby trees twisted and some farm equipment knocked over.
Torrential downpours of rain fell across much of northeastern Jackson County during the evening of July 27 and early morning hours of July 28 resulting in flash flooding of much of the area. Rainfall totals of 7 to 15 inches were common across the area, with most of the rain fall…
A tornado touched down about 3.5 miles south of Bellevue, IA. It moved north to county road Z15 and then northeast crossing the Mississippi River just south of Lock and Dam 12 into Jo Daviess County Illinois. Along the path, damage consisted of snapped and uprooted trees, farm ou…
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Ten inch tree limbs reported down in the Eden Valley Refuge. Time estimated by radar.
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A 40 by 90 feet shed was destroyed. Trees damaged in town. The time was estimated using radar data.
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Power line snapped and sheet metal roof ripped off out building.
Tornado EFU Tornado
Spotters and chasers reported a tornado that lasted for 4 minutes. With no known damage the rating is an EFU with an estimated path of 1 mile.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A video of significant flash flooding of a creek with large debris was relayed by broadcast media.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Report received from Mping.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An NWS Storm Damage Survey Team confirmed an EF1 tornado with peak winds of 105 mph and maximum estimated width of 250 yards. Damage included over ten snapped power poles, over ten outbuildings and sheds destroyed, numerous homes with shingle damage, and many trees with large sec…
Blizzard Blizzard
A trained spotter reported 5 inches 1 mile northwest of Maquoketa. Snow drifts closed County Road 317 north of LaMotte.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The COOP Observer in Bellevue reported 11.0 inches of snow. Trained spotter reports ranged from 8.5 inches in Preston to 11.0 inches 1 mile northwest of Maquoketa.
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A Mesonet site measured a thunderstorm wind gust of 50 knots.
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Broadcast Media reported several 4 to 6 inch tree limbs down in Maquoketa. Time of the event was estimated using radar.
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Broadcast Media relayed a report of a large tree branch with down several smaller trees limbs down. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
Tornado EF2 Tornado
Evidence of a multiple vortex tornado EF-2 tornado occurred across northern Jackson County. The tornado started north of La Motte where it damaged the roof of an agriculture industry building. As it tracked east the tornado did damage to trees until halfway through its 2.6 mile p…
Tornado EFU Tornado
Based on storm chaser video, a brief multiple vortex tornado occurred. This tornado is rated as an EF-U.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Jackson county 911 relayed a report of flash flood damage in the town of Sabula. Sabula fire department was reportedly pumping water out of houses.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Trained spotters reported 6 to 10 inches of snow, with widespread snow covered roads.
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.
Flood Flood
The Mississippi River Lock and Dam 12 in Bellevue rose above its major flood stage of 20.0 feet around noon on July 5th and at 20.17 feet on July 7. The river fell back below flood stage around 2 AM on July 9.
Hail Hail
Time estimated by radar.
Hail Hail
Time estimated by radar.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree limbs blown down on Highway 64. Time estimated by radar.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An EF1 tornado developed about 2 miles northeast of Spragueville in Jackson County Iowa Tuesday evening. The tornado damaged a barn and trees at a farmstead, then continued south/southwest before hitting another farmstead. The tornado caused significant damage to a large outbuild…
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Large trees blown down, estimated 80 mph winds.
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A 40ft tall radio tower brought down in the wind.
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Trees down, blocking the road into Bellevue State Park and town. Time estimated from radar data.
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Numerous large trees and branches down across town. A roof was blown off a building.
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Report of a tree uprooted. Time estimated from radar data.
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Extensive damage reported to the Eagles Club in Maquoketa, Iowa, where the roof was blown off. Debris blown downwind into Fairgrounds.
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Maquoketa, Iowa Rwis station.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A snowfall report of 3.0 inches by the COOP Observer in Bellevue.
Hail Hail
Time of reported estimated from radar.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Numerous reports of 7 to 10 inches of snow were received, with widespread significant drifting snow continuing into the evening hours.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Trained spotter snowfall reports ranged from 9.0 inches 2 miles southwest of Saint Donatus to 9.5 inches 1 mile northwest of Maquoketa. The COOP Observer in Maquoketa reported 7.0 inches.
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Trees down along Highway 62, near Andrew.
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Tree limbs around three to four inches in diameter were downed in Maquoketa.
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Large tree downed by thunderstorm winds.
Hail Hail
Report gathered through mping.
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Large tree branches were blown down.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 2 |
| 2025 | 8 | 2 |
| 2024 | 20 | 1 |
| 2023 | 18 | 3 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 11 | 1 |
| 2020 | 7 | 2 |
| 2019 | 20 | 0 |
| 2018 | 10 | 1 |
| 2017 | 5 | 1 |
| 2016 | 11 | 1 |
| 2015 | 11 | 1 |
| 2014 | 27 | 0 |
| 2013 | 15 | 0 |
| 2012 | 15 | 0 |
| 2011 | 15 | 0 |
| 2010 | 21 | 1 |
| 2009 | 17 | 0 |
| 2008 | 42 | 0 |
| 2007 | 29 | 1 |
| 2006 | 18 | 0 |
| 2005 | 11 | 0 |
| 2004 | 11 | 0 |
| 2003 | 21 | 0 |
| 2002 | 19 | 0 |
| 2001 | 17 | 0 |
| 2000 | 28 | 0 |
| 1999 | 18 | 0 |
| 1998 | 16 | 0 |
| 1997 | 23 | 1 |
| 1996 | 11 | 1 |
| 1995 | 8 | 0 |
| 1994 | 11 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 | 1 |
| 1989 | 5 | 0 |
| 1988 | 6 | 1 |
| 1987 | 5 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 4 | 2 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 1 |
| 1967 | 1 | 1 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 2 | 1 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 3 | 0 |
| 1960 | 2 | 1 |
| 1955 | 1 | 1 |
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