Iowa City, IA severe weather history
NOAA has logged 145 severe weather events at Iowa City in Johnson County, Iowa since 1996 — most often hail.
That is 22.2% of the 652 events recorded across Johnson County as a whole.
- Events on record
- 145
- Direct deaths
- 030 injured
- Property damage
- $55M
- Record span
- 1996–Apr 24, 2026
What hits Iowa City
Recent events logged at Iowa City
| Date | Event | Deaths | Injuries | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2026 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Hail | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Hail | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Hail | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Hail | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Hail | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Hail | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Hail | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Hail | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 10, 2025 | Hail | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 15, 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 10, 2024 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 10, 2024 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 10, 2024 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 10, 2024 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 3, 2024 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 3, 2024 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 3, 2024 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 3, 2024 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 2, 2024 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 2, 2024 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 2, 2024 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 2, 2024 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jun 26, 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| May 24, 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| May 24, 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Apr 16, 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| May 7, 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Dec 16, 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 11, 2020 | Hail | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 11, 2020 | Hail | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jun 10, 2020 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Aug 28, 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 21, 2017 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 21, 2017 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 21, 2017 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 12, 2017 | Hail | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Mar 7, 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Feb 28, 2017 | Hail | 0 | 0 | $0 |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events · dates in UTC · newest 40 records
Iowa City severe weather — your questions
When was the last severe weather event at Iowa City?
The most recent event on record for Iowa City is dated Apr 24, 2026 (UTC). NOAA publishes confirmed records on a delay of one to three months.
How many severe weather events has Iowa City recorded?
Iowa City appears in 145 NOAA storm reports since 1996 — 22.2% of everything logged across Johnson County.
What is the most common severe weather at Iowa City?
Hail leads the record at Iowa City, out of 8 hazard types logged there.
Have there been weather deaths at Iowa City?
No direct weather deaths are recorded at Iowa City since 1996.
Which decade was busiest at Iowa City?
The 2000s carry the most reports for Iowa City, with 54 events logged.