Muscatine storm history
Storm events recorded in Muscatine, Iowa between 1950 and 2025.
707
Total events
39
Tornadoes
160
Hail
83
Floods
4
Deaths
$34.4M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
A tornado entered into Muscatine County from Louisa County just south of Fruitland, IA. It progressed to the northeast through the center of Fruitland destroying the post office and city hall building, numerous homes, and overturning some railroad cars. The tornado weakened as it…
Tornado F3 Tornado
The Muscatine County Emergency Manager reported a male, age 36, was struck by lightning and killed while riding a horse. Another male, age 25, was injured. The horse was also killed.
There was a narrow damage track with trees snapped and uprooted. The most intense damage occurred in the business district along Highway 61. There was damage to a church, car dealership, hotel, and several other business. The damage continued down New Era road where several farms…
A trained spotter reported 5 inches of snow in Muscatine. An indirect fatality occurred on January 12 due to a traffic accident on Iowa Highway 38 between Muscatine and Wilton. According to the Muscatine Journal the accident happened at 8 am CST when the driver lost control on th…
Entered from Johnson County
The record crest on the Cedar River at Conesville occurred on June 15, 2008 at 23.40 feet. Flood stage is 13 feet.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A COOP Observer 2 miles north of Muscatine reported 7.0 inches of snow. Trained spotter snowfall reports range from 9.0 inches in Muscatine to 11.4 inches 3 miles northeast of Muscatine.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was snapped near base with several other tree branches down at Kent Stein Park. Time estimated from radar.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Reports received that the 700 block of Lake Park Blvd is flooded and impassable. Several other streets flooded.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Creeks out of their banks and trees washing out across road. Water in basements in Durant.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There are several reports of flooded streets in downtown Muscatine. A few reported as temporarily impassable with a foot of water over the road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A public report of street flooding in Muscatine.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A public report of flash flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Amateur Radio relayed a report of a tree branch of unknown size down one mile south of Moscow, Iowa.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down in Muscatine. Time estimated from radar data.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Muscatine County 911 Dispatch Center reported standing water at the 2900 block of 155th Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Windows were broken out of a home, and table blown off a porch.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Trained spotters reported 5 to 8 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.
Tornado EFU Tornado
A tornado was captured on video near the shore of the Mississippi River in Muscatine County Iowa. The tornado crossed the Mississippi River and moved onshore in Rock Island County Illinois, just west of the Loud Thunder Forest Preserve, where it uprooted trees and downed large br…
Flood Flood
The Mississippi River at Muscatine rose above its major flood stage of 20 feet around 6 PM on July 4th and crested at 21.48 feet on July 11th. The river fell back below flood stage on July 17th around 7 PM.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A public report of a 58 MPH thunderstorm wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A public report of a small flag pole bent over and a medium sized tree branch down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Spotter estimated thunderstorm wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Spotter estimated thunderstorm wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured wind gust from equipment on a vehicle.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Estimated thunderstorm wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Widespread tree limbs down, as well as power poles.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Five large trees and many branches downed at Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area. One tree took down a powerline. Time estimated by radar.
Hail Hail
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A tornado developed south of Lone Tree in Johnson County, as evidenced by a public photo. The tornado then tracked rapidly northeast, and caused damage to outbuildings at a farm west of Nichols along Highway 22. The tornado then continue through open farm land before lifting betw…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Winds produced debris all over Highway 6, outside of Atalissa.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees reported blown down, and power is out on west side of Nichols, Iowa.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and branches down across West Liberty, Iowa.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Small trees blown down, and several branches.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell on a power line. Time estimated from radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Law enforcement reported a possible funnel cloud.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two to four inch diameter tree branches blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind measurement reported by storm chaser.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
County Dispatch relayed a report of a large tree down on a vehicle.
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.
Blizzard Blizzard
Snowfall reports ranged from 6.5 inches from a trained spotter 1 mile east northeast of Muscatine to 7.9 inches from a COOP Observer 2 miles north of Muscatine.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trained spotter reported thunderstorm wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree downed on powerlines, which was a likely cause for a local house fire.
Hail Hail
Report from Mping.
Hail Hail
Report from Mping.
Hail Hail
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | 0 |
| 2024 | 25 | 2 |
| 2023 | 20 | 1 |
| 2022 | 16 | 0 |
| 2021 | 7 | 0 |
| 2020 | 22 | 0 |
| 2019 | 18 | 0 |
| 2018 | 9 | 0 |
| 2017 | 22 | 2 |
| 2016 | 16 | 1 |
| 2015 | 13 | 0 |
| 2014 | 12 | 0 |
| 2013 | 25 | 2 |
| 2012 | 23 | 0 |
| 2011 | 17 | 0 |
| 2010 | 36 | 0 |
| 2009 | 19 | 0 |
| 2008 | 50 | 1 |
| 2007 | 27 | 1 |
| 2006 | 26 | 3 |
| 2005 | 14 | 0 |
| 2004 | 18 | 0 |
| 2003 | 30 | 0 |
| 2002 | 10 | 1 |
| 2001 | 24 | 1 |
| 2000 | 39 | 0 |
| 1999 | 27 | 0 |
| 1998 | 11 | 0 |
| 1997 | 12 | 0 |
| 1996 | 10 | 0 |
| 1995 | 21 | 9 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 8 | 2 |
| 1990 | 5 | 0 |
| 1989 | 5 | 0 |
| 1988 | 4 | 1 |
| 1987 | 6 | 2 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 4 | 1 |
| 1980 | 4 | 1 |
| 1979 | 4 | 2 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 3 | 0 |
| 1974 | 9 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 2 | 1 |
| 1966 | 1 | 1 |
| 1965 | 2 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 |