Tornadoes in Cerro Gordo County
The Storm Prediction Center records 40 tornadoes whose paths touched Cerro Gordo County, Iowa between 1953 and 2025. None of them is recorded as having killed anyone. The busiest month is June, with 11 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 10 May 1953. The most recent was on 28 July 2025.
- 40tornadoes
- 0deaths
- 6injuries
- 704per 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 Cerro Gordo County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 18 | 45% |
| F1 / EF1 | 14 | 35% |
| F2 / EF2 | 5 | 13% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 3% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 3% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 1 | 3% |
Cerro Gordo County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2025, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
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| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 1 |
| 1960s | 3 |
| 1970s | 3 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 9 |
| 2000s | 8 |
| 2010s | 3 |
| 2020s | 8 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 1 |
| Mar | 4 |
| Apr | 3 |
| May | 4 |
| Jun | 11 |
| Jul | 6 |
| Aug | 7 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 3 |
Records for Cerro Gordo County
- Strongest and Longest path: Garner, Iowa tornado10 May 1953, F4, 3 injuries, 26.6 miles long
- Most recent: Iowa tornado28 July 2025, EF0, 1.6 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Cerro Gordo County
- Garner, Iowa tornado10 May 1953, F4, 3 injuries, 26.6 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.