Thunderstorm Wind — Scott, Iowa

2025-07-11 · near Bettendorf, Scott, Iowa

Event narrative

An NWS Employee reported numerous tree branches down, some 4-6 inches in diameter, along Duck Creek Parkway between Brady Street and Eastern Street. Tree also snapped off near the base. The time of the event was estimated using radar.

Wider weather episode

On July 11th, a line of severe thunderstorms moved across eastern Iowa and produced damaging straight-line winds, tornadoes and heavy rain. Rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches fell in a few hours across the Quad Cities, on top of heavy rain from the previous night and caused major flash flooding in Davenport. A Considerable Flash Flood warning was issued at 5:26 PM followed by a Flash Flood Emergency at 6:16 PM.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1281826. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.