Thunderstorm Wind — Buchanan, Iowa

2024-07-10 · near Independence, Buchanan, Iowa

Event narrative

A trained spotter estimated 40 to 50 MPH winds with 6 to 8 inch diameter branches down.

Wider weather episode

Thunderstorms developed in central Iowa and moved across eastern Iowa during the late afternoon and evening hours of July 10th. These storms produced damaging winds and heavy rainfall across the area. Heavy rain led to flash flooding as the storms moved into the Iowa City metropolitan area.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1200300. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.