Tornadoes in Monroe County
The Storm Prediction Center records 16 tornadoes whose paths touched Monroe County, Iowa between 1964 and 2016. They killed 3 people and injured 72. The busiest month is June, with 6 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 7 June 1984. The most recent was on 19 July 2016.
- 16tornadoes
- 3deaths
- 72injuries
- 369per 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 Monroe County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 6 | 38% |
| F1 / EF1 | 5 | 31% |
| F2 / EF2 | 3 | 19% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 6% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 6% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Monroe County tornadoes over time
The 2010s only run to 2016, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
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| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 1 |
| 1980s | 4 |
| 1990s | 4 |
| 2000s | 2 |
| 2010s | 5 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 0 |
| Apr | 1 |
| May | 3 |
| Jun | 6 |
| Jul | 2 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 3 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Monroe County
- Deadliest and Strongest and Longest path: Eagleville, Missouri tornado7 June 1984, F4, 3 deaths, 64 injuries, 134 miles long
- Most recent: Iowa tornado19 July 2016, EF0, 2.3 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Monroe County
- Eagleville, Missouri tornado7 June 1984, F4, 3 deaths, 64 injuries, 134 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.