Thunderstorm Wind in Washington County, Iowa

Thunderstorm Wind July 2, 2024 · Washington County, Iowa

60 mph

Estimated gust (52 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

A trained spotter reported that a trailer was blown over on Highway 22 near Kalona. The time of the event was estimated using radar.

The wider storm

A line of organized storms surged into eastern Iowa late in the day and produced severe winds and heavy rainfall. The strongest storms occurred in a swath just south of Interstate 80, including near Iowa City, producing thunderstorm wind gusts of 60 to 80 MPH. There were rainfall amounts of 2 to 3.50 inches.

Began near Kalona (41.4900, -91.7200).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1200204. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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