Jefferson 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.
14
Tornado reports
93
Hail reports
24
Floods since 1996
450
All events
0
Deaths
$30.3M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Jefferson County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 14 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.
Tornado F3 Tornado
Tornado F3 Tornado
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A brief EF1 tornado, with peak winds of 90 mph, developed just south of Pekin, IA, impacting areas from Pekin Community Schools east-southeast towards Linby, IA. At Pekin Schools, softwood trees were snapped above the base in a narrow area just north of the football field. There …
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Grimes Ave between the 600 block and 800 block were flooded and barricaded. Time estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree branches at least several inches in diameter blown down. The time was estimated using radar data.
Hail Hail
The time was estimated from radar data.
Hail Hail
The time was estimated from radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Snapped power poles reported. Time estimated from radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power poles snapped. Time estimated from radar data.
Blizzard Blizzard
Trained spotter snowfall reports ranged from 2.0 inches 1 miles north northeast of Fairfield to 2.5 inches 1 mile southwest of Perlee. Wind gusted between 45 to 55 MPH across eastern Iowa combed with snow and blowing snow reducing visibilities between 1/4sm to 1sm.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported that hail last from 640 to 650 PM CDT and covered the deck. There was no wind with this thunderstorm.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported hail up to the size of quarters. The time of the hail was estimated using radar.
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.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 1 |
| 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 | 17 | 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 |
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