Thunderstorm Wind — Fayette, Iowa

2024-05-21 · near Oelwein, Fayette, Iowa

Event narrative

Emergency management estimated a 70 mph wind gust 2 miles south of Oelwein.

Wider weather episode

During the late afternoon and evening hours on May 21st, a line of intense thunderstorms moved across the Upper Midwest bringing widespread wind damage across portions of northeast IA.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1183038. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.