Winter Storm — Clinton, Iowa

2015-02-01 · Clinton, Iowa

Event narrative

Observer measured 11.3 inches of snow in Camanche. Other reports from trained spotters ranged from 10 to 13 inches of snow. This was in the heaviest snow axis for this event. There was 1 fatality in Teeds Grove where an elderly lady fell into a snow drift outside and could not get out.

Wider weather episode

A prolonged snow event occurred from the mid-afternoon on Jan 31st to the late evening on Feb 1st. A strong area of low pressure moved across Missouri and southern Illinois spreading widespread snow across the region. The heaviest snowfall of 9 to 15 inches generally fell along the Interstate 80 corridor. Gusty northwest winds developed behind the system, resulting in considerable blowing and drifting snow on Feb 1st. Several areas experienced prolonged power outages and downed tree limbs due to the heavy wet snow.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 552354. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.