Tornadoes in Jasper County
The Storm Prediction Center records 51 tornadoes whose paths touched Jasper County, Iowa between 1953 and 2024. They killed 12 people and injured 60. The busiest month is June, with 12 tornadoes. The strongest was an EF4 on 5 March 2022. The most recent was on 25 June 2024.
- 51tornadoes
- 12deaths
- 60injuries
- 698per 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 Jasper County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 25 | 49% |
| F1 / EF1 | 10 | 20% |
| F2 / EF2 | 7 | 14% |
| F3 / EF3 | 3 | 6% |
| F4 / EF4 | 2 | 4% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 4 | 8% |
Jasper 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 | 6 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 4 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 8 |
| 2020s | 9 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 3 |
| Apr | 6 |
| May | 11 |
| Jun | 12 |
| Jul | 9 |
| Aug | 3 |
| Sep | 4 |
| Oct | 2 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 1 |
Records for Jasper County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Newton, Iowa tornado5 March 2022, EF4, 6 deaths, 5 injuries, 70.6 miles long
- Longest path: Iowa tornado7 June 1953, F2, 116 miles long
- Most recent: Iowa tornado25 June 2024, Unknown rating, 0.6 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Jasper County
- Newton, Iowa tornado5 March 2022, EF4, 6 deaths, 5 injuries, 70.6 miles long
- Rhodes, Iowa tornado16 September 1978, F3, 6 deaths, 45 injuries, 31.8 miles long
- Ankeny, Iowa tornado28 September 1986, F4, 20 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.