Hail in Jones County, Iowa
Hail May 21, 2024 · Jones County, Iowa
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
Confirmed spotter report with photo 1 Mile north of Center Junction, Iowa.
The wider storm
Numerous severe thunderstorms moved through the area on Tuesday, May 21. The bulk of the severe weather occurred during the late afternoon and evening time frame, with several Severe Thunderstorm Warnings issued over eastern Iowa into northwestern Illinois.
Straight-line winds were the main hazard with the storms and impressive wind gusts were observed. The strongest gust reported was 100 mph, which was from a personal weather station located just southeast of Atkins, IA! There were also several other locations that reported wind gusts in excess of 70 mph, and damage consistent with that.
Began near Center Jct (42.1300, -91.1000).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1174542. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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