Thunderstorm Wind in Floyd County, Iowa

Thunderstorm Wind May 17, 2026 · Floyd County, Iowa

70 mph

Measured gust (61 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Local fire and rescue reported a 70 mph wind gust in Nora Springs.

During the evening hours on May 17th, a line of severe storms moved into northeast Iowa and produced a 70 mph wind gust in Nora Springs.

Began near Nora Spgs (43.1400, -93.0100).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1339702. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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