High Wind — O'brien, Iowa

2025-05-19 · O'brien, Iowa

Event narrative

Winds estimated to be around 70 mph knocked down numerous trees and tore 12-inch diameter branches off numerous other trees around Sanborn.

Wider weather episode

A strong wake low developed beneath the stratiform area of a large convective complex across northwest Iowa, far southeast South Dakota, and southwest Minnesota. Winds commonly reached 60 to 72 mph and brought down numerous large limbs, powerlines, and damaged several buildings.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1268476. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.