EF1 Tornado — Scott, Iowa

2017-03-06 · near Walcott, Scott, Iowa

15.2 mi

Path length

200 yds

Path width

Event narrative

Tornado tracked from near Walcott and crossed the Wapsipinicon River into Clinton County and traveled to Goose Lake before lifting. Damage in Scott County was rated EF-1, and consisted primarily of damage to farm outbuildings and trees. Some power lines were snapped. Near Walcott, significant damage occurred to commercial property, several signs and more than a dozen large tow-behind campers were damaged.

Wider weather episode

A line of severe storms tracked east over eastern Iowa, northwest Illinois, and northeast Missouri during the evening of March 6th. Widespread winds over 70 mph, small hail, and several tornadoes were reported. Damage from these storms included: downed trees, power poles, destroyed outbuildings, and roof damage to several homes.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 690035. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.