Lee storm history
Storm events recorded in Lee, Iowa between 1950 and 2025.
702
Total events
39
Tornadoes
153
Hail
89
Floods
1
Deaths
$41.9M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Numerous car windows broken
KHQA TV
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The COOP Observer in Donnellson reported 6.5 inches. A trained spotter 1 mile south of Mooar reported 7.0 inches.
Tornado EFU Tornado
Video footage of a brief tornado. No known damage. Time is based on radar and video.
Tornado EFU Tornado
Brief touchdown confirmed by video. No damage was reported or known. Time based on radar and video information.
Hail Hail
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Department of Highways reports that 263rd Ave in Lee County was closed due to high water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Department of Highways reports that 240th Avenue is closed from Hwy 2 to 235th St until further notice due to high water and flash flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding across the road and bridge has caused 220th St. to be closed until further notice from Golden Road to Wilson Lake Park.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Department of Highways reported that 170th Street closed from 140th Ave. to 150th Ave. due to high water and flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Department of Highways reported that 240th St to 265th Ave closed due to water over the road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
As storm and winds moved in, top of tree knocked over. Time of the event was estimated using radar.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water over River Road by the Keokuk Yacht Club.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A brief EF0 tornado with maximum winds of 85 mph touched down southwest of Ft Madison Iowa. This derailed a train. It also damaged an irrigator, a garage, and trees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Widespread significant tree damage throughout all of Fort Madison from 53rd street to 6th street. Trees down on houses and trees on roads. Time estimated from radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees down at Rodeo Park. Time estimated from radar information.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Reported by the public on wind observing equipment.
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The AWOS at the Keokuk Airport (KEOK) reported a measured wind gust of 55 knots.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A member of the public reported a 58 MPH thunderstorm wind gust measured on a personal weather station.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A public report of 67 MPH measured wind gust on a personal weather station just northwest of Houghton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter estimated a 60 MPH wind gust with no damage noted.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A public report of a 58 MPH wind gust measured on a Davis Weather Station.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The COOP Observer reported power lines down at the farm.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter reported tree limbs down. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager reported that creeks were flooding in Montrose.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A public report of trees uprooted.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A public report of a mobile home roof partially removed with a carport and shed destroyed. Tree limbs were also down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter reported a four inch diameter tree branch down with several other smaller branches blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Estimated 60 to 70 mph winds, with nearby measured 70 mph wind gust.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Time of the hail was estimated using radar.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An NWS survey team confirmed a long-track EF2 tornado Tuesday afternoon in southeast Iowa. The tornado developed just southwest of Houghton, Iowa in Lee County. The tornado caused mainly EF-1 damage in Lee county to hardwood trees and farm outbuildings. Significant damage to home…
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Public report of ping pong ball sized hail on Facebook.
Hail Hail
Public report through social media.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall reports ranged 8.0 inches from the COOP Observer in Fort Madison to a public report of 10.0 inches 1 mile south southwest of Montrose.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Law Enforcement reported several stalled vehicles and water rescues by first responders in town in the past 2 to 3 hours. There was 4 to 5 feet of water reported on many roads and streets.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager reported that a drainage ditch was out of its banks, causing flooding. The time of the event was when the picture was taken.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Estimated 70 to 80 mph wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Keokuk Airport AWOS reported this gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power line were reported down, with estimated 70 to 80 mph winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Estimated 80 mph winds with tree limbs down.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | 3 |
| 2024 | 22 | 1 |
| 2023 | 21 | 0 |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 |
| 2021 | 10 | 1 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 40 | 1 |
| 2018 | 19 | 0 |
| 2017 | 14 | 1 |
| 2016 | 10 | 0 |
| 2015 | 18 | 2 |
| 2014 | 21 | 1 |
| 2013 | 24 | 0 |
| 2012 | 14 | 0 |
| 2011 | 17 | 0 |
| 2010 | 57 | 1 |
| 2009 | 22 | 0 |
| 2008 | 29 | 0 |
| 2007 | 23 | 1 |
| 2006 | 22 | 0 |
| 2005 | 20 | 0 |
| 2004 | 16 | 4 |
| 2003 | 34 | 1 |
| 2002 | 17 | 1 |
| 2001 | 14 | 0 |
| 2000 | 32 | 0 |
| 1999 | 21 | 0 |
| 1998 | 17 | 3 |
| 1997 | 12 | 0 |
| 1996 | 11 | 0 |
| 1995 | 8 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1993 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 5 | 1 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 5 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 4 | 2 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 | 3 | 1 |
| 1978 | 2 | 2 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | 3 | 0 |
| 1975 | 3 | 0 |
| 1974 | 6 | 0 |
| 1973 | 4 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 4 | 0 |
| 1968 | 2 | 2 |
| 1967 | 12 | 3 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 2 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | 2 | 0 |
| 1958 | 2 | 1 |
| 1957 | 2 | 2 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |