Van Buren storm history
Storm events recorded in Van Buren, Iowa between 1950 and 2025.
508
Total events
27
Tornadoes
125
Hail
40
Floods
4
Deaths
$17.6M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado EF3 Tornado
A strong tornado touched down northeast of Cantril and continued east for 17 minutes on a 7.5 mile path. The tornado was 100 yards at its widest. A house and a hunting cabin were destroyed. The damage to the house was due to estimated maximum wind speeds of 140 MPH. As the tornad…
Tornado F3 Tornado
Broadcast media reported that a historic church north of Keosauqua Iowa was struck by lightning that resulted in a fire and the total loss of the building. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A trained spotter reported 7.0 inches.
Tornado EFU Tornado
Satellite data shows an EF-U tornado path through crops at this location. This tornado did not hit any structures along its 2.2 mile long path.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter reported a 12 inch diameter tree down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree branch down. Time estimated by radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A hog confinement damaged. Crop damage was noted to the northeast corner of the county. Time estimated from radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Recorded a 61 MPH wind gust just south of Stockport.
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
A trained spotter reported two inch diameter tree branches down at this location.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter reported large tree branches down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Department of Highways reported trees down east of Vine Avenue blocking the road. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Law Enforcement tree limbs down in Keosauqua and trees down lacey State Park south of west of Keosauqua.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Report gathered from mping.
Hail Hail
Report gathered from mping.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Report gathered from mping.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Report gathered from mping.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 4 inch diameter branch ws blown down. Time estimated from radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Siding on home damaged and tree branches blown down. The time was based on radar data.
Hail Hail
Time estimated using radar. There were also several small tree branches down.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Emergency Manager reported straightline winds estimated of at least 60 MPH. Also reported half an inch hail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An NWS Damager survey found several trees snapped.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Numerous reports of 6 to 10 inches of snow were received, with widespread significant drifting snow continuing into the evening hours.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall reports ranged from 8.3 inches in Keosauqua, to 9.5 inches in Selma.
Hail Hail
Report included a video and photos on social media.
Hail Hail
Report received through Mping.
Hail Hail
Report received through Mping.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail, with very strong winds that resulted in some minor damage to the trees.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 1 |
| 2024 | 31 | 0 |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 | 14 | 0 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 18 | 1 |
| 2018 | 9 | 2 |
| 2017 | 15 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 19 | 1 |
| 2014 | 13 | 0 |
| 2013 | 17 | 0 |
| 2012 | 24 | 0 |
| 2011 | 21 | 0 |
| 2010 | 31 | 1 |
| 2009 | 12 | 0 |
| 2008 | 35 | 3 |
| 2007 | 24 | 0 |
| 2006 | 32 | 3 |
| 2005 | 15 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 15 | 1 |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 | 15 | 0 |
| 2000 | 24 | 0 |
| 1999 | 12 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 | 10 | 0 |
| 1996 | 9 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 1 |
| 1989 | 5 | 2 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 4 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 0 |
| 1985 | 4 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 3 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 5 | 1 |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 4 | 0 |
| 1967 | 4 | 3 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1964 | 2 | 2 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | 1 | 1 |