Tornadoes in Adams County
The Storm Prediction Center records 31 tornadoes whose paths touched Adams County, Iowa between 1957 and 2024. They killed 5 people and injured 46. The busiest month is May, with 7 tornadoes. The strongest was an EF4 on 21 May 2024. The most recent was on 21 May 2024.
- 31tornadoes
- 5deaths
- 46injuries
- 732per 10,000 sq mi of land
A tornado that crossed several counties counts in each one, so county counts add up to more than the state's.
How strong were the tornadoes in Adams County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 11 | 35% |
| F1 / EF1 | 9 | 29% |
| F2 / EF2 | 3 | 10% |
| F3 / EF3 | 4 | 13% |
| F4 / EF4 | 3 | 10% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 1 | 3% |
Adams County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2024, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
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| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 3 |
| 1970s | 2 |
| 1980s | 4 |
| 1990s | 3 |
| 2000s | 4 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s | 8 |
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| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 6 |
| Apr | 6 |
| May | 7 |
| Jun | 7 |
| Jul | 3 |
| Aug | 2 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Adams County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Nodaway, Iowa tornado21 May 2024, EF4, 5 deaths, 35 injuries, 40.7 miles long
- Longest path: Nodaway, Iowa tornado8 April 1999, F4, 3 injuries, 49 miles long
- Most recent: Iowa tornado21 May 2024, EF1, 12.7 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Adams County
- Nodaway, Iowa tornado21 May 2024, EF4, 5 deaths, 35 injuries, 40.7 miles long
- Corning, Iowa tornado24 May 1989, F4, 49 miles long
- Nodaway, Iowa tornado8 April 1999, F4, 3 injuries, 49 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.