Tornadoes in Warren County
The Storm Prediction Center records 52 tornadoes whose paths touched Warren County, Iowa between 1953 and 2024. They killed 6 people and injured 16. The busiest month is June, with 20 tornadoes. The strongest was an EF4 on 5 March 2022. The most recent was on 24 May 2024.
- 52tornadoes
- 6deaths
- 16injuries
- 913per 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 Warren County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 21 | 40% |
| F1 / EF1 | 21 | 40% |
| F2 / EF2 | 6 | 12% |
| F3 / EF3 | 3 | 6% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 2% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Warren 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 | 2 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 4 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 9 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 9 |
| 2020s | 7 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 4 |
| Apr | 8 |
| May | 12 |
| Jun | 20 |
| Jul | 3 |
| Aug | 3 |
| Sep | 2 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Warren 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 tornado24 May 2024, EF0, 2.2 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Warren County
- Newton, Iowa tornado5 March 2022, EF4, 6 deaths, 5 injuries, 70.6 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.