Jefferson storm history
Storm events recorded in Jefferson, Iowa between 1950 and 2025.
434
Total events
13
Tornadoes
88
Hail
23
Floods
0
Deaths
$30.2M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado F3 Tornado
Tornado F3 Tornado
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The COOP Observer in Fairfield reported 4.0 inches.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Reported by the AWOS station at KFFL Fairfield Airport.
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.
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.
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.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter reported numerous 5 inch tree limbs down on property. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree branches blown down. The time was based on radar data.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Numerous reports of 10 to 14 inches of snow were received, with widespread significant drifting snow continuing into the evening hours.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Numerous reports of 10 to 15 inches of snow were received, with widespread significant drifting snow continuing into the evening hours.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall reports ranged from 9.0 inches from the COOP Observer in Fairfield to 12.0 inches 1 mile southwest of Perlee.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees reported blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter reported winds around 60 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power out, with 3 trees blown down.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The COOP observer 1 mile north northeast of Fairfield reported 1.5 inches of snow Winds quickly increased with a gusts up to 44 MPH at the Fairfield Airport. This led to blowing and drifting snow across the area. Additionally, this also produced wind chills as cold as -24. The co…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Spotter, COOP, and public reports of 6-10 inches of snow fell across portions of Jefferson County. Blowing and drifting snow continued to cause problems on roads after plowing, lasting into January 15th. The highest snowfall report from the event was 10 inches in Fairfield.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Spotter and public reports of 4-6 inches of snow fell across portions of Jefferson 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/impact…
High Wind High Wind
The AWOS at the Fairfield Airport reported a 59 MPH gust at 855 PM.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree and power lines down over the road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Amateur radio report via the NWS in Des Moines of tree damage along Highway 34, east of Fairfield. Time of the event estimated using radar.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Sheriff office received a report of water over 265th street between Clearwood Avenue and Dewberry Avenue at 855 pm.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Sheriff office received report of Douds Road flooded near Lick Creek at 902 pm.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A deputy reported water on Grasstree Avenue north of 265th Street near the bridge.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Overnight rainfall total of 3.00 inches.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail covered the ground.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell down and damaged a power line at the intersection of Harrison and Main Streets.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Rain and wintry mix started the day, leading to snow (heavy at times), where between 1 and 3 inches of snow fell throughout Jefferson County. Strong winds were also noted in the afternoon, with a peak gust at 47 mph reported at the Fairfield Airport AWOS.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The COOP observer in Fairfield reported 1.0 inches of snow and sleet.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The COOP observer in Fairfield reported 6.0 inches of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The COOP observer in Fairfield reported inches of snow and sleet.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall reports ranged from 4.0 inches from the COOP observer 1 mile north northeast of Fairfield to a public report of 5.0 inches 1 mile southwest of Perlee. There was also a public report of 0.25 inches of ice accumulation 1 mile southwest of Perlee.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Medium size tree limbs blown down by thunderstorm winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
This was a measured wind gust from the south side of the derecho event.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A spotter estimated 60 to 70 mph winds.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A trained spotter reported the Cedar Creek rapidly came out of it's banks and flooded nearby low lying areas.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall reports ranged from 4.0 inches from a COOP Observer 1 mile east northeast of Fairfield to 8.5 inches from a trained spotter 1 mile west of Perlee. Most of the accumulation was on grassy surfaces with less accumulation on sidewalks and roadways.
Hail Hail
Report received through social media, and time estimated from radar.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The COOP Observer in Fairfield reported a quarter of an inch of freezing rain with a half an inch of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The COOP Observer in Fairfield reported a quarter of an inch of freezing rain with a half an inch of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The COOP Observer in Fairfield reported 3.0 inches of snow.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 9 | 0 |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 15 | 0 |
| 2020 | 9 | 0 |
| 2019 | 8 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 8 | 1 |
| 2015 | 9 | 0 |
| 2014 | 16 | 0 |
| 2013 | 25 | 0 |
| 2012 | 13 | 0 |
| 2011 | 22 | 0 |
| 2010 | 18 | 0 |
| 2009 | 13 | 0 |
| 2008 | 29 | 0 |
| 2007 | 28 | 0 |
| 2006 | 23 | 1 |
| 2005 | 19 | 0 |
| 2004 | 12 | 0 |
| 2003 | 17 | 2 |
| 2002 | 10 | 0 |
| 2001 | 13 | 0 |
| 2000 | 24 | 0 |
| 1999 | 12 | 2 |
| 1998 | 8 | 0 |
| 1997 | 12 | 0 |
| 1996 | 10 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 1 |
| 1986 | 3 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 3 | 1 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 1 |
| 1965 | 2 | 0 |
| 1964 | 2 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |