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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.

April 21, 1967 · Jefferson, Iowa
Tornado F3 Tornado
May 9, 1959 · Jefferson, Iowa
Tornado F3 Tornado
May 8, 1988 · Jefferson, Iowa
Tornado F2 Tornado$25.0M damage
September 13, 1982 · Jefferson, Iowa
Tornado F2 Tornado$2.5M damage
November 29, 2025 · Jefferson, Iowa
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The COOP Observer in Fairfield reported 4.0 inches.
March 14, 2025 · Jefferson, Iowa
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Reported by the AWOS station at KFFL Fairfield Airport.
December 14, 2024 · Jefferson, Iowa
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.
December 14, 2024 · Jefferson, Iowa
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.
December 14, 2024 · Jefferson, Iowa
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.
October 24, 2024 · Jefferson, Iowa
Hail Hail
July 30, 2024 · Jefferson, Iowa
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.
May 7, 2024 · Jefferson, Iowa
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree branches blown down. The time was based on radar data.
January 11, 2024 · Jefferson, Iowa
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.
January 11, 2024 · Jefferson, Iowa
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.
January 8, 2024 · Jefferson, Iowa
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.
June 29, 2023 · Jefferson, Iowa
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees reported blown down.
June 29, 2023 · Jefferson, Iowa
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter reported winds around 60 mph.
June 29, 2023 · Jefferson, Iowa
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power out, with 3 trees blown down.
May 7, 2023 · Jefferson, Iowa
Hail Hail
May 6, 2023 · Jefferson, Iowa
Hail Hail
May 6, 2023 · Jefferson, Iowa
Hail Hail
December 21, 2022 · Jefferson, Iowa
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…
March 5, 2022 · Jefferson, Iowa
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
January 14, 2022 · Jefferson, Iowa
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.
January 1, 2022 · Jefferson, Iowa
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…
December 15, 2021 · Jefferson, Iowa
High Wind High Wind
The AWOS at the Fairfield Airport reported a 59 MPH gust at 855 PM.
September 20, 2021 · Jefferson, Iowa
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree and power lines down over the road.
September 20, 2021 · Jefferson, Iowa
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.
June 24, 2021 · Jefferson, Iowa
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Sheriff office received a report of water over 265th street between Clearwood Avenue and Dewberry Avenue at 855 pm.
June 24, 2021 · Jefferson, Iowa
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Sheriff office received report of Douds Road flooded near Lick Creek at 902 pm.
June 24, 2021 · Jefferson, Iowa
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A deputy reported water on Grasstree Avenue north of 265th Street near the bridge.
June 24, 2021 · Jefferson, Iowa
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Overnight rainfall total of 3.00 inches.
June 22, 2021 · Jefferson, Iowa
Hail Hail
June 22, 2021 · Jefferson, Iowa
Hail Hail
Hail covered the ground.
June 22, 2021 · Jefferson, Iowa
Hail Hail
June 18, 2021 · Jefferson, Iowa
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell down and damaged a power line at the intersection of Harrison and Main Streets.
February 4, 2021 · Jefferson, Iowa
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.
January 30, 2021 · Jefferson, Iowa
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The COOP observer in Fairfield reported 1.0 inches of snow and sleet.
January 25, 2021 · Jefferson, Iowa
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The COOP observer in Fairfield reported 6.0 inches of snow.
January 1, 2021 · Jefferson, Iowa
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The COOP observer in Fairfield reported inches of snow and sleet.
December 29, 2020 · Jefferson, Iowa
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.
August 10, 2020 · Jefferson, Iowa
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Medium size tree limbs blown down by thunderstorm winds.
August 10, 2020 · Jefferson, Iowa
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
This was a measured wind gust from the south side of the derecho event.
August 10, 2020 · Jefferson, Iowa
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A spotter estimated 60 to 70 mph winds.
May 14, 2020 · Jefferson, Iowa
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A trained spotter reported the Cedar Creek rapidly came out of it's banks and flooded nearby low lying areas.
April 16, 2020 · Jefferson, Iowa
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.
April 8, 2020 · Jefferson, Iowa
Hail Hail
Report received through social media, and time estimated from radar.
January 10, 2020 · Jefferson, Iowa
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.
January 10, 2020 · Jefferson, Iowa
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.
October 30, 2019 · Jefferson, Iowa
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The COOP Observer in Fairfield reported 3.0 inches of snow.

Events by year

YearEventsTornadoes
202520
202490
202360
202240
2021150
202090
201980
201820
201781
201590
2014160
2013250
2012130
2011220
2010180
2009130
2008290
2007280
2006231
2005190
2004120
2003172
2002100
2001130
2000240
1999122
199880
1997120
1996100
199231
198910
198821
198631
198520
198410
198310
198221
198110
198020
197910
197620
197531
197420
197010
196910
196810
196711
196520
196420
196310
196010
195911
195710