Washington County, Iowa
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1964 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
27
Tornado reports
101
Hail reports
62
Floods since 1996
583
All events
0
Deaths
$70.2M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Washington County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 27 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.
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 …
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water flowing on the road eastbound off Hwy 218 near Ainsworth coming from fields.
Tornado EFU Tornado
Two videos showed a very narrow needle-like tornado north of Ainsworth in a field. The mesocyclone appeared to be very small as well. With no known damage, this is rated as an EFU tornado.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree limbs blown down, and windows in a garage damaged by falling tree limbs reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
One building destroyed, another damaged, and main building with roof damage at lumber yard. Likely around 80 mph winds given damage. Time estimated using radar data.
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Multiple trees blown down, with at least one on a home. The time was estimated using radar data.
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Machine shed heavily damaged. The door was blown off and took down a power pole and lines. Time estimated based off radar.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An EF1 tornado with estimated max winds of 100-105 mph begun roughly 3 miles east-northeast of West Chester, IA. Along its 5.3 mile path, it snapped several power poles and tree trunks, along with ripping sheet metal roofs off of farm outbuildings. A semi truck was also tipped ov…
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Tree limbs down that were several inches in diameter.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A semi trailer was blown over on Highway 218.
Hail Hail
Public report relayed by law enforcement. The time was estimated from radar data.
Hail Hail
The time was estimated from radar data.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Storm chaser reported large hail. The time was estimated from radar data.
Hail Hail
Golf ball size hail reported.
Hail Hail
Damage to two police cares on Iowa Highway 1, including a cracked windshield on one care. Size estimated by deputies. Time estimated from radar data.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado snapped/uprooted trees, bent power poles, and damaged several outbuildings along its path. The roofs on 1 machine shed and 3 hog confinement buildings were destroyed as the tornado moved through.
Hail Hail
Blizzard Blizzard
Wind in eastern Iowa gusted between 45 to 55 MPH. The AWOS at the Washington Airport (KAWG) had visibilities between 1/2sm and 1sm after 6 PM. Trained spotter reports ranged from 2.4 inches 1 mile southwest of Washington to 2.8 inches 3 mile west of Richmond.
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.
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Power poles reported down in Brighton Iowa.
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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.
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Measured by awos station KAWG Washington Airport.
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Wind measured at the Washington county EOC.
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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.
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A trained spotter reported that a trailer was blown over on Highway 22 near Kalona. The time of the event was estimated using radar.
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A trained spotter relayed a 70 knot wind gust. Time of the evet was estimated using radar.
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An amateur radio operator reported a 60 mph wind gust.
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AWOS at the Washington Municipal Airport measured a 50 knot wind gust.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 22 | 3 |
| 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 | 23 | 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 |
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