Washington storm history
Storm events recorded in Washington, Iowa between 1950 and 2025.
554
Total events
24
Tornadoes
93
Hail
61
Floods
0
Deaths
$70.2M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado EF3 Tornado
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 …
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A trained spotter reported 10.0 inches of snow in Wellman.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Law Enforcement Officers reported several street in Washington were flooded. Several streets in Washington were flooded.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A trained spotter and law enforcement reported that an underpass on 2nd Ave is flooded and impassable.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter shared a photo of a tree snapped near the base. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured by wind equipement. Time estimated from radar information.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power poles reported down in Brighton Iowa.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A turkey house lost its roof and was blown onto a road, which pulled down power lines and poles. Multiple other power poles down around this area towards Brighton. The time was estimated from radar information.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A machine shed and cattle shed were destroyed, both of these buildings had open sides to the south. The time was estimated from radar information and Washington Airport AWOS equipement.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A measured 74 MPH wind gust was recorded north of Washington on G36.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured by awos station KAWG Washington Airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind measured at the Washington county EOC.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured by wind equipement.
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
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A public report of a pine tree twisted and snapped by thunderstorm winds. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter reported that there was a large tree down across West Washington Street in town. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter reported that a trailer was blown over on Highway 22 near Kalona. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter relayed a 70 knot wind gust. Time of the evet was estimated using radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An amateur radio operator reported a 60 mph wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
AWOS at the Washington Municipal Airport measured a 50 knot wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A public report that a neighbors fence was blown over as well as a weighted basketball hoop. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree branches blown down. The time was estimated by radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was blown down. The time was estimated by radar data.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A tornado developed south of Riverside in Washington County, and moved rapidly northeast, following an intermittent path through southeast Johnson County, to near West Branch in Cedar County. The tornado destroyed an outbuilding southeast of Riverside, and caused tree and other o…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A tornado developed southwest of Wellman in Washington County, and tracked quickly to the northeast along a patch through the Amish and Frytown areas in Johnson County. The tornado caused damage to homes, outbuildings, and trees. No injuries were reported. Thanks to Washington an…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree limb was blown down. Time estimated from radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous branches down down, on the south side of town, along with a couple of trees. The time was based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported blown down.
Hail Hail
Public report of 1 inch hail east of Kalona.
Hail Hail
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 9.0 inches from the COOP Observer in Washington to 10.2 inches from a Trained Spotter in Riverside.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees downed by thunderstorm outflow.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees down in the city. One large tree fell on a house and vehicle.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down, onto a power line.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Report from Mping.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a 12 inch diameter tree that was blown down. Time was estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The AWOS reported a 59 mph wind gust with the thunderstorm.
Hail Hail
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | 0 |
| 2024 | 20 | 2 |
| 2023 | 13 | 1 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 10 | 0 |
| 2020 | 9 | 0 |
| 2019 | 15 | 0 |
| 2018 | 14 | 0 |
| 2017 | 23 | 2 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 15 | 1 |
| 2014 | 24 | 0 |
| 2013 | 25 | 0 |
| 2012 | 19 | 1 |
| 2011 | 16 | 0 |
| 2010 | 22 | 0 |
| 2009 | 20 | 0 |
| 2008 | 31 | 0 |
| 2007 | 38 | 1 |
| 2006 | 27 | 3 |
| 2005 | 13 | 0 |
| 2004 | 10 | 0 |
| 2003 | 14 | 0 |
| 2002 | 8 | 1 |
| 2001 | 15 | 1 |
| 2000 | 33 | 0 |
| 1999 | 15 | 0 |
| 1998 | 11 | 1 |
| 1997 | 16 | 0 |
| 1996 | 11 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 4 | 2 |
| 1987 | 1 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 1 |
| 1981 | 2 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 5 | 1 |
| 1974 | 5 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970 | 3 | 1 |
| 1969 | 2 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 2 | 1 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |