Tornadoes in Cedar County
The Storm Prediction Center records 46 tornadoes whose paths touched Cedar County, Iowa between 1954 and 2025. They killed 1 person and injured 71. The busiest month is May, with 16 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 11 April 1965. The most recent was on 14 March 2025.
- 46tornadoes
- 1death
- 71injuries
- 794per 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 Cedar County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 16 | 35% |
| F1 / EF1 | 16 | 35% |
| F2 / EF2 | 11 | 24% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 2% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 2% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 1 | 2% |
Cedar County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2025, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 2 |
| 1960s | 3 |
| 1970s | 1 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 14 |
| 2000s | 2 |
| 2010s | 4 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 9 |
| Apr | 5 |
| May | 16 |
| Jun | 5 |
| Jul | 6 |
| Aug | 3 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Cedar County
- Deadliest and Strongest and Longest path: Lowden, Iowa tornado11 April 1965, F4, 1 death, 3 injuries, 91.5 miles long
- Most recent: Iowa tornado14 March 2025, EF0, 1.9 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Cedar County
- Lowden, Iowa tornado11 April 1965, F4, 1 death, 3 injuries, 91.5 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.