Tornadoes in Jackson County
The Storm Prediction Center records 32 tornadoes whose paths touched Jackson County, Iowa between 1955 and 2025. They killed 1 person and injured 13. The busiest month is June, with 9 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 11 April 1965. The most recent was on 11 July 2025.
- 32tornadoes
- 1death
- 13injuries
- 503per 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 Jackson County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 9 | 28% |
| F1 / EF1 | 13 | 41% |
| F2 / EF2 | 7 | 22% |
| F3 / EF3 | 0 | 0% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 3% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 2 | 6% |
Jackson 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 | 7 |
| 1970s | 2 |
| 1980s | 1 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 1 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 9 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 6 |
| Apr | 4 |
| May | 4 |
| Jun | 9 |
| Jul | 5 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 2 |
| Dec | 1 |
Records for Jackson County
- Deadliest and Strongest and Longest path: Lowden, Iowa tornado11 April 1965, F4, 1 death, 3 injuries, 91.5 miles long
- Most recent: Iowa tornado11 July 2025, EF2, 2.9 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Jackson 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.