High Wind — Mills, Iowa

2025-11-25 to 2025-11-26 · Mills, Iowa

Event narrative

Personal weather station measured wind gust of 63 mph near Emerson, IA and 62 mph near Silver City, IA. Mills County EM reported about 900 without power in Glenwood due to multiple power lines downs in the county. These winds may have been the result of a localized downdraft from a decaying snow shower.

Wider weather episode

On November 25, 2025, an upper-level wave moving across the northern Plains led to the development of a broad surface low that tracked eastward across the region. A strong pressure gradient on the backside of the low resulted in widespread strong winds. Winds increased through the morning, peaked during the afternoon for most locations, and gradually diminished into the late evening. Maximum measured wind gusts ranged from 58 to 63 mph, with notable reports including 63 mph near Emerson, IA; 63 mph near Villisca, IA; and 62 mph near Silver City, IA.

Additionally, Mills County Emergency Management reported approximately 900 customers without power in Glenwood, Iowa, due to multiple downed power lines across the county. These winds were likely the result of a localized downdraft associated with a decaying snow shower. Timing estimates place this occurrence around 6:05 PM CST.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1298489. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.