Thunderstorm Wind — Benton, Iowa

2025-06-11 · near Mt Auburn, Benton, Iowa

Event narrative

A few trees snapped and a couple power poles were leaning. Damage consistent with gusts greater than 70 mph based on damage.

Wider weather episode

During the late afternoon and evening on June 11th, thunderstorms moved across east central Iowa. These storms led to scattered wind damage. Some of the damaging winds occurred well before any rain.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1261678. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.