Tornadoes in Floyd County
The Storm Prediction Center records 30 tornadoes whose paths touched Floyd County, Iowa between 1953 and 2024. They killed 14 people and injured 475. The busiest month is May, with 6 tornadoes. The strongest was an F5 on 15 May 1968. The most recent was on 9 May 2024.
- 30tornadoes
- 14deaths
- 475injuries
- 599per 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 Floyd County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 10 | 33% |
| F1 / EF1 | 13 | 43% |
| F2 / EF2 | 4 | 13% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 3% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 3% |
| F5 / EF5 | 1 | 3% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Floyd County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2024, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 2 |
| 1960s | 3 |
| 1970s | 2 |
| 1980s | 4 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 2 |
| 2010s | 3 |
| 2020s | 9 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 1 |
| Apr | 1 |
| May | 6 |
| Jun | 5 |
| Jul | 5 |
| Aug | 6 |
| Sep | 3 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 3 |
Records for Floyd 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 tornado9 May 2024, EF0, 0.6 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Floyd County
- Hansell, Iowa tornado15 May 1968, F5, 13 deaths, 462 injuries, 62.1 miles long
- Gilbert, Iowa tornado20 May 1953, F3, 1 death, 116.1 miles long
- Osage, Iowa tornado5 May 1965, F4, 11 injuries, 41.6 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.