Thunderstorm Wind — Johnson, Iowa

2024-07-02 · near University Hgts, Johnson, Iowa

Event narrative

An NWS Storm Survey team found that there was isolated tree damage at this location consistent with straightline winds of 80 MPH or stronger but no observed path of damage.

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1200249. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.