Tornadoes in Butler County
The Storm Prediction Center records 34 tornadoes whose paths touched Butler County, Iowa between 1952 and 2021. They killed 23 people and injured 540. The busiest month is June, with 14 tornadoes. The strongest was an F5 on 15 May 1968. The most recent was on 15 December 2021.
- 34tornadoes
- 23deaths
- 540injuries
- 586per 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 Butler County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 12 | 35% |
| F1 / EF1 | 8 | 24% |
| F2 / EF2 | 9 | 26% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 3% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 3% |
| F5 / EF5 | 2 | 6% |
| Unknown rating | 1 | 3% |
Butler County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2021, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 2 |
| 1960s | 4 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 3 |
| 1990s | 3 |
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 3 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 0 |
| Apr | 0 |
| May | 6 |
| Jun | 14 |
| Jul | 7 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 3 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 1 |
Records for Butler County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Hansell, Iowa tornado15 May 1968, F5, 13 deaths, 462 injuries, 62.1 miles long
- Longest path: Gilbert, Iowa tornado20 May 1953, F3, 1 death, 116.1 miles long
- Most recent: Iowa tornado15 December 2021, EF1, 4.2 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Butler County
- Hansell, Iowa tornado15 May 1968, F5, 13 deaths, 462 injuries, 62.1 miles long
- Cedar Falls, Iowa tornado25 May 2008, EF5, 9 deaths, 70 injuries, 41 miles long
- Gilbert, Iowa tornado20 May 1953, F3, 1 death, 116.1 miles long
- Dumont, Iowa tornado1 September 1961, F4, 7 injuries, 26.6 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.