Tornadoes in Wright County
The Storm Prediction Center records 42 tornadoes whose paths touched Wright County, Iowa between 1953 and 2024. They killed 6 people and injured 172. The busiest month is June, with 20 tornadoes. The strongest was an F5 on 14 October 1966. The most recent was on 7 April 2024.
- 42tornadoes
- 6deaths
- 172injuries
- 724per 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 Wright County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 21 | 50% |
| F1 / EF1 | 13 | 31% |
| F2 / EF2 | 6 | 14% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 2% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 1 | 2% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Wright 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 | 1 |
| 1960s | 3 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 1 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 4 |
| 2010s | 9 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 1 |
| Apr | 2 |
| May | 6 |
| Jun | 20 |
| Jul | 4 |
| Aug | 2 |
| Sep | 3 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 3 |
Records for Wright County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Belmond, Iowa tornado14 October 1966, F5, 6 deaths, 172 injuries, 9.7 miles long
- Longest path: Iowa tornado7 June 1953, F2, 49 miles long
- Most recent: Iowa tornado7 April 2024, EF1, 0.7 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Wright County
- Belmond, Iowa tornado14 October 1966, F5, 6 deaths, 172 injuries, 9.7 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.