EF1 Tornado — Jones, Iowa

2025-07-11 · near Scotch Grove, Jones, Iowa

Event narrative

This tornado tracked through wooded areas of northeast Jones County. Significant tree damage occurred, including along the Maquoketa River in the Ebys Mill Wildlife area.

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 1281962. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.