Keokuk County, Iowa
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1959 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
31
Tornado reports
71
Hail reports
39
Floods since 1996
482
All events
3
Deaths
$35.9M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Keokuk County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 31 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.
Another large, violent tornado developed in eastern Keokuk County as the initial tornado was weakening southwest of Keota. The tornado tracked to the northeast, on the western fringe of Keota, and crossed into Washington County near the intersection of Keokuk-Washington Road and …
Tornado EF3 Tornado
A large violent tornado developed in Wapello County (see NWS Des Moines Storm Data) and tracked into Keokuk County about 1 mile southeast of Martinsburg on Wapello-Keokuk Road. The tornado continued to the northeast before lifting just north of Highway 92, southwest of Keota. The…
Tornado F3 Tornado
NWS storm survey teams determined that a tornado developed in far northern Wapello County, crossed Keokuk County and southeastern Iowa County, and ended in rural southwest Johnson County. This entry is for the portion of the tornado that affected Keokuk County. This long track to…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Observed two large trees down lying west to east on the south side of Sigourney on our way back into town, along with several tree limbs.
Hail Hail
This report was received from MPING.
Hail Hail
Public report of hail relayed by broadcast media.
Hail Hail
Blizzard Blizzard
A trained spotter reported 1.5 inches of snow in Sigourney. Wind gusted between 45 to 55 MPH across eastern Iowa combed with snow and blowing snow reducing visibilities between 1/2sm to 1sm.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The COOP Observer in Sigourney reported 5.4 inches of snow.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter reported that a large tree branch split from a pear tree. They estimated that the branch is about 6 inches in diameter.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Trained spotters reported 6 to 9 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.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported damage to cars from hail.
Hail Hail
Reported through MPing.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A public report of tree limbs down The largest branch was 18 inches.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A Law Enforcement Officer reported down tree limbs.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A public report of estimated thunderstorm wind gust of 60 MPH.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A public report of 70 MPH thunderstorm storm wind gust.
Hail Hail
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Law Enforcement reported water flowing over a gravel road between What Cheer and Gibson. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter reported a large oak tree snapped near the base. The tree was about 30 inches in diameter. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Keokuk County Emergency Manager relayed a photo of damage to a house and also noted a large tree down on the same property.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree branch blown down. The time was estimated by radar data.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An NWS survey team found damage consistent with an EF-1 tornado, just northwest of Delta, Iowa, in Keokuk County early Friday morning. The brief tornado had estimated winds around 110 mph, and caused significant damage to trees and outbuildings. There were no injuries. Thanks to …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A public report of a 70 MPH wind gust measured in town. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Numerous reports of 10 to 13 inches of snow were received, with widespread significant drifting snow continuing into the evening hours.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall reports ranged from 11.0 inches, 1 mile west of Sigourney and 4 miles W/NW of Ollie, to 12.1 inches in Sigourney.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Trained spotters, Iowa DOT, and the public reported snowfall of 6 to 10 inches falling over Keokuk county from Midnight through the day on February 16th. This snow continued to cause dangerous travel conditions through the day, into the evening commute.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The COOP observer in Sigourney reported 3.2 inches of snow. Winds quickly increased with a gusts up to 47 MPH in Sigourney. This led to blowing and drifting snow across the area. Additionally, this also produced wind chills as cold as -24. The coldest wind chills occurred on the …
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported that hail has been falling for the past 10 minutes and that most of the stones were pea to nickel size.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A report of 1 to 2 inch diameter tree branches down reported on Twitter.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees reported blown down in South English, as reported by the North English COOP observer.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A public report of damage to a farmstead. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Spotter, COOP, and public reports of 5-8 inches of snow fell across portions of Keokuk 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 7.8 inches in Sigourney.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Spotter and public reports of 4-6 inches of snow fell across portions of Keokuk 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, …
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Sheriff's office reports 2 to 3 trees down over roads in Delta.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A roof was blown off a barn at the EM's property.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was blown down, relayed from broadcast media.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 17 | 1 |
| 2023 | 6 | 2 |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 |
| 2021 | 12 | 0 |
| 2020 | 10 | 0 |
| 2019 | 12 | 0 |
| 2018 | 13 | 1 |
| 2017 | 11 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 16 | 1 |
| 2014 | 13 | 1 |
| 2013 | 21 | 0 |
| 2012 | 21 | 1 |
| 2011 | 16 | 0 |
| 2010 | 27 | 0 |
| 2009 | 12 | 0 |
| 2008 | 36 | 2 |
| 2007 | 24 | 1 |
| 2006 | 9 | 1 |
| 2005 | 13 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 14 | 0 |
| 2002 | 7 | 2 |
| 2001 | 17 | 1 |
| 2000 | 21 | 0 |
| 1999 | 11 | 0 |
| 1998 | 9 | 0 |
| 1997 | 20 | 0 |
| 1996 | 9 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 1 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 2 |
| 1989 | 7 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 3 |
| 1987 | 2 | 2 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 2 |
| 1983 | 2 | 1 |
| 1982 | 3 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | 3 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 5 | 0 |
| 1966 | 2 | 1 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 3 | 1 |
| 1959 | 1 | 1 |
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