Jo Daviess storm history

Torrential rains of 7 to 15 inches caused some flash flooding across Jo Davies County during the evening of July 27 and morning of July 28. Numerous streets were reported flooded in East Dubuque causing sink holes to form as well as buckling of the road rending them impassible. A…

Widespread flash flooding occurred throughout the county from 3 to over 9 inches of rain. Almost 1000 structures were flooded. Two water treatment sewage plants sustained damage with thousands of acres of crops lost. Preliminary damage estimates are between 7 and 8 million dollar…

The COOP Observer near Stockton reported 12.0 inches of snow. A trained spotter reported 8.0 inches in Galena.

A trained spotter reported large trees down.

Personal weather station measured gust of 59.4 mph.

Trained spotters reported 6 to 9 inches of snow, with widespread snow covered roads.

The COOP observed report tat several trees were down of various diameter. One was a foot in diameter.

A public report of large tree branches down and garden corn flattened.

A public report of a tree uprooted by thunderstorm winds.

A public report estimating 60 MPH winds at the leading edge of the line of storms with low visibility.

The COOP Observer reported a measured 84 MPH gust on a personal home weather station.

A pubic report with estimated 80 MPH winds with damage to a a ell built slide at this location.

Law Enforcement reported that Bethel and East Rush Roads are closed due to flash flooding. Water is also affected Highway 78.

A public report of trees down in Hanover. The time of the event was estimated using radar.

Law Enforcement reported trees down a few miles south of Stockton. The time of the event was estimated using radar.

The Mississippi River Lock and Dam 12 in Bellevue rose above its major flood stage of 20.0 feet around noon on July 5th and at 20.17 feet on July 7. The river fell back below flood stage around 2 AM on July 9.

The Mississippi River gage at Dubuque Lock and Dam rose above its major flood stage of 20.5 feet around 6 PM CST on July 4 and crested at 20.85 feet on July 6. The river fell back below major flood stage around 1 AM CST on July 9.

A public report of thunderstorm wind damage.

Report that the intersection in this area was closed due to flash flooding from excessive rainfall.

Galena and nearby territory had trees down and some barn roof damage. Time estimated from radar data.

Trees and power lines blown down. Time estimated from radar data.

Numerous large trees down.

Several large trees damaged. Time estimated from radar data.

Trees and power lines blown down around and in Hanover, Illinois.

Spotter estimated wind gust.

Many branches down. Estimated wind gust.

Many large trees were blown down, or snapped by wind. Damage also to power poles and lines, between Nora and Warren, Illinois.Time estimated from radar data.

Pea to penny size hail reported.

Snowfall reports ranged from 2.0 inches from a trained observer in galena to 4.0 inches from a COOP Observer 3 miles north of Stockton.

Report from Mping.

Numerous reports of 6 to 9 inches of snow were received, with widespread significant drifting snow continuing into the evening hours.

Snowfall reports ranged from a public report of 6.0 inches 1 mile west northwest of Galena to 6.8 inches from the COOP Observer 3 miles north of Stockton.

Rounds of severe storms resulted in several trees down within the county, with trees down over wires in Galena.

Tree limbs down near Highway 20 and Elizabeth Scales Mound Road, relayed by law enforcement.

Widespread trees damaged and blown down, power lines also reported down.

Trees reported blown down with power outages.

Rapid snow melt across Minnesota and Wisconsin caused the Mississippi River at Bellevue Lock and Dam 12 to rise above its major flood stage of 20.0 feet during the early morning hours of April 25th. The river crested at 20.87 feet on April 29th. The river began to gradually fall …

Rapid snow melt across Minnesota and Wisconsin caused the Mississippi River at Dubuque Lock and Dam 11 to rise above its major flood stage of 20.5 feet during the evening hours of April 22nd. The river crested at 25.59 feet on April 27th. The river began to gradually fall but rem…

A trained spotter reported that hail was covering the deck with the largest stones about 1 inch in diameter.

A tornado touched down just south of Bellevue, and moved northeast over the Mississippi River before dissipating. This tornado impacted an RV park and some cabins located nearby. Some structural damage was noted, with some RVs that were flipped and damaged. Several trees within t…

Trained spotters, Cocorahs, and numerous public reports showed 8 to 17 inches of heavy wet snow fell early in the morning March 25th. This heavy snow caused dangerous travel early in the day, and brought down numerous tree branches. The heaviest snow fell over eastern Jo Daviess …

Trained spotters and public reported snowfall of 4 to 6 inches falling over Jo Daviess County from the morning of March 9 and into the early morning hours of March 10. This snow contributed to travel issues through the day and into the nighttime hours.