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Thunderstorm Wind in Howard County, Iowa

Thunderstorm Wind March 14, 2025 · Howard County, Iowa

63 mph

Estimated gust (55 kt)

$5K

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Local media reported several instances of wind damage around Riceville High School.

The wider storm

During the evening hours on March 14th, a line of thunderstorms moved through portions of northeast Iowa. While their presentation on radar was not overly impressive, numerous wind gusts over 50 mph were observed with these storms. Additionally, some structural damage was noted to portions of Riceville High School.

Began near Riceville (43.3552, -92.5533).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1246540. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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