Will 2025 Be Another Wild Tornado Year for Iowa? Experts Weigh In
Midwesterners are no strangers to wild weather.
It makes a whole lot of sense why the iconic movie ‘Twister’ used some Iowa locations during filming.
There are some startling details regarding the total amount of tornados in the Hawkeye State last year.
Iowa Tornado Outbreak: The Devastation in Minden, Iowa
Last year, I remembered hearing reports of tornadoes striking multiple small towns in Iowa.
In April, twisters struck parts of Western Iowa, leaving multiple injured and at least one dead in their wake.
Deadly Iowa Tornadoes: How Minden Was Impacted
According to reports, EF-2 tornadoes touched down and caused devastation in the small town of Minden.
40% of the homes in the 600-person town were destroyed by the storm. We shared with you the story of a home that slid off of its foundation and moved over just a few yards.
Check out that video and story here!
Iowa Breaks Tornado Record—The Shocking 2024 Numbers
If this isn’t proof enough that tornadoes caused unprecedented damage, the numbers that have been confirmed will.
Iowa Tornadoes 2024: The Unbelievable Statistics
Last year, the state of Iowa actually broke a decades-long record for tornadoes. In 2004, there were 120 tornadoes recorded in the Hawkeye State.
Twenty years later, that record was broken.
131 tornadoes swept through Iowa.
Tornado Hotspots: How Iowa Compared to Other States
Iowa Had More Tornadoes Than Florida in 2024—Here’s Where We Ranked
Nationwide, 2024 went down in the history books as the second-worst tornado season on record.
Texas had the most tornadoes overall with 169. Iowa was tied for second-most with Nebraska. We even beat out states like Florida and Missouri, according to reports.
Iowa Tornado Forecast 2025—Will It Be Another Dangerous Year?
Iowa Tornado Predictions for 2025—What Experts Are Saying
2025 appears to be a much quieter year for tornadoes, some experts say.
Texas will most likely maintain its top spot, with Iowa far behind. It’s predicted that the Hawkeye State will see approximately 50 tornadoes during this upcoming season.
Just a reminder, the weather can change on a dime. This is just a prediction from one expert.
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