Tornadoes in Mitchell County
The Storm Prediction Center records 28 tornadoes whose paths touched Mitchell County, Iowa between 1953 and 2022. They killed 14 people and injured 473. The busiest month is June, with 10 tornadoes. The strongest was an F5 on 15 May 1968. The most recent was on 12 April 2022.
- 28tornadoes
- 14deaths
- 473injuries
- 597per 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 Mitchell County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 8 | 29% |
| F1 / EF1 | 9 | 32% |
| F2 / EF2 | 5 | 18% |
| F3 / EF3 | 3 | 11% |
| F4 / EF4 | 2 | 7% |
| F5 / EF5 | 1 | 4% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Mitchell County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2022, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 2 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 3 |
| 1980s | 2 |
| 1990s | 4 |
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 1 |
| 2020s | 3 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 3 |
| Apr | 4 |
| May | 6 |
| Jun | 10 |
| Jul | 3 |
| Aug | 2 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Mitchell 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 tornado12 April 2022, EF1, 9.1 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Mitchell 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
- Manly, Iowa tornado30 April 1967, F4, 13.3 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.