Thunderstorm Wind — Woodbury, Iowa

2001-08-02 · near Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa

Event narrative

Downburst thunderstorm winds caused extensive tree damage in Sioux City. Large trees were uprooted, snapped, and stripped. A few vehicles were completely destroyed by the falling trees. Houses and other buildings, including a nursing home, were also damaged by trees and debris. Many streets were blocked. Power lines and poles were also blown down, resulting in power outages affecting at least forty thousand people. Traffic lights were blown down. Roofs were damaged, including the roof blown off a medical office building, and sheet metal ducting blown off a roof. A 95 foot radio tower was also blown down, damaging a car and small building.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5264444. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.