Thunderstorm Wind in Buchanan County, Iowa

Thunderstorm Wind July 30, 2025 · Buchanan County, Iowa

75 mph

Estimated gust (65 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A trained spotter reported a 12 inch diameter branch down from a silver maple tree. The time of the event was estimated using radar.

The wider storm

During the early morning of July 30th, a line of thunderstorms moved across eastern Iowa. This line of storms produced damaging winds of 60 to 80 MPH during mainly along and north of Highway 30. This line of storms gradually weakened as it moved eastward. There was isolated hail reported in southeast Iowa.

Began near Jesup (42.4700, -92.0700).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1282171. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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