Thunderstorm Wind — Delaware, Iowa

2003-05-10 · near Manchester, Delaware, Iowa

Event narrative

Also reported by law enforcement

Wider weather episode

A supercell thunderstorm associated with the larger severe weather outbreak of May 10th developed in the evening and moved across Delaware county. A severe macroburst developed just south and east of Manchester, Iowa and produced winds of hurricane force. Three farms were damaged along with numerous trees at the golf course. On U.S. 20 just east of town, power poles were snapped with wires dangling low enough to interfere with vehicle traffic.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5359412. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.