Dubuque storm history

According to the Dubuque Iowa Telegraph-Herald, a multi-vehicle accident occurred in dense fog in Dubuque county on Monday January 7, 2008. The wreck resulted in the indirect fatality to a 42 year old male motorist, and involved several vehicles including a semi-tractor trailer r…

Dense fog persisted through the day. According to a local TV station report, eight people, including 6 children, were injured in a car accident on Highway 20 near Peosta just before 2 pm.

Torrential downpours of rain fell across much of Dubuque County during the evening of July 27 and early morning hours of July 28 resulting in flash flooding of much of the county, especially in Dubuque, IA. Rainfall totals of 7 to 15 inches were common across the area, with most …

Five to six feet of water flooded city streets in downtown. Major road damage resulted, including buckled roads and pavement washed away. Approximately 25 residential blocks were affected. Basements in over 60 houses were flooded with water from 2 feet deep up to the rafters. Flo…

Flash flooding along the The North Fork of the Maquoketa River caused extensive damage in Dyersville. Numerous businesses across town sustained major damage. The costliest damage occurred at Scale Models, which sustained an estimated $150,000 in damage. Other businesses reported …

The Official NWS Observation at the Dubuque Regional Airport was 12.3 inches of snow. Trained spotter reports ranged from 11.0 inches 1 mile northwest of Center Grove to 14.0 inches 2 miles southeast of Asbury.

Hail ranging from pea size to penny size embedded in torrential rainfall downpours was reported.

Delayed report from Mud Lake Park. Time was estimated from radar.

Whitewater creek completely out of its banks at Timberline golf course. Low areas of golf course flooded. Most creeks full or overflowing in southern Dubuque county. Swiss Valley Nature Reserve campground flooded and evacuated, due to flooding on Catfish Creek. Reported 6.50 inch…

A public report of damage to a swing set.

A public report of numerous trees down with the main road in town blocked by falling trees.

A public report of a large tree snapped near its base. The time of the event was estimated using radar.

Many trees with trunks snapped at this location.

An NWS Storm Survey found that the roof of a farm outbuilding was removed.

A trained spotter reported that water was curb deep across the entire road with storm sewers not keeping up with the heavy rain.

Water up to the bumpers on cars at the intersection of 17th and Locus streets.

Law Enforcement Officer reported water of over a foot on Iowa Highway 3 near Northwest Arterial that caused the closing of Highway 3. Other roads in the area are flooded too.

Law Enforcement Officers reported that flash flooding made roads impassable near Linwood Cemetery.

The Emergency Manager reports street flooding through parts of the downtown area, with a car stranded in water near the 17th and Locust Street interchange. Creeks in the area are also near bankful. Waters are slowly starting to recede as the rain ended.

Emergency Manager reported damage to a bridge and another bridge washed out at the Timberline Golf Course. The Emergency Manager estimated the time of the report.

Reported by automated weather equipement.

Mostly penny size hail, with some up to quarter size.

A large business sign blown down, just south of Pennsylvania Ave and JFK Road intersection. The time was estimated from radar information.

Trained spotters reported 5 to 7 inches of snow, with widespread snow covered roads.

Trained spotters and DOT reported widespread slick conditions with a 0.1 to 0.3 of an inch of ice accumulation on the ground and elevated surfaces.

Four semi trailers were reported blown over due to strong gradient winds, not associated with thunderstorms. These semis were on Highway 151 and Highway 61. No injuries were reported.

The Emergency Manager reported a measured wind gust of 70 MPH.

The Emergency Manager estimated thunderstorm wind speeds of 80 MPH.

The Emergency Manager reported a measured thunderstorm wind gust of 97 MPH.

A trained spotter estimated a thunderstorm wind gust of 70 MPH.

The ASOS at the Dubuque Regional Airport measured a thunderstorm wind gust of 57 knots.

The ASOS at the Dubuque Regional Airport reported a measured thunderstorm wind gust of 69 knots.

A trained spotter report 4 to 6 inch tree limbs down.

A public report of a large tree down across military road.

A trained spotter reported a 58 MPH thunderstorm wind gust.

A measured thunderstorm wind gust of 57 knots from Mesonet Station DW9981 near Dubuque.

The Emergency Manager reported that large healthy trees were uprooted and scattered. They estimated the thunderstorm wind speeds of 90 to 100 MPH. The time of the event was estimated using radar.

The Emergency Manager reported flooding on roads west of New Vienna.