Henry storm history

A 58 year old male died of hypothermia during the blizzard on a rural road near Mount Pleasant. During the late evening on Tuesday February 1 the victim left his residence in his SUV to go 4-wheeling but became stuck in the ditch in snow and mud. While trying to dig out the vehic…

On Highway 218, just north of Mt. Pleasant, near the Trenton exit, an indirect death occurred at 734 pm on March 1, when a 51 year old male lost control of his vehicle due to the wind and snow. The vehicle overturned in a ditch full of water.

The COOP Observer 1 mile south of Salem reported 9.0 inches of snow.

Recorded wind gust by the Iowa DOT.

Shingles reported blown off roof, and outdoor furniture blown over. The time was estimated from radar information.

Wind equipement measured gust.

Measured by wind equipement.

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.

A power pole was broken, and several branches blown down. Time estimated from radar data.

Three to 5 inch diameter branches down. Time estimated from radar data.

A few trees were reported down between Mt Union and Mt Pleasant.

Reported by MPZ Mt Pleasant Airport.

Public report of nickel size hail occurring at this time.

Pictured received from the public on social media.

Numerous reports of 6 to 12 inches of snow were received, with widespread significant drifting snow continuing into the evening hours.

Snowfall reports ranged from 5.3 inches from the COOP Observer 1 mile south of Salem, to a public report of 9.0 inches in New London. A trained spotter reported 7.2 inches, 2 miles north northwest of Oakland Mills.

A trained spotter estimated 60 mph winds.

Large tree branches blown down and several shingles blown off home.

Parking signs bent over by the thunderstorm winds. Time was estimated by radar.

Roof torn off of a manufactured home due to the thunderstorm wind gusts.

Wind from the north estimated to be 80 mph. Strong winds lasted for about 20 minutes. Power went out due to the strong winds. A 6 inch diameter tree limb blown down and smaller branches. Also, some scaffolding was blown down.

Large tree branches down by the thunderstorm wind gusts.

There was a 77 mph wind gust reported at the AWOS with the second round of storms.

Trees blown down and shingles blown off of the roof.

The COOP observer 1 mile south of Salem reported 1.5 inches of snow. Winds quickly increased with gusts of 40 to 50 MPH which led to blowing and drifting snow across the area. This led to blowing and drifting snow across the area. A peak gust of 41 MPH was reported at the Mount P…

A COOP Observer reported several tree branches down on their property. The time of the event was estimated using radar.

The COOP Observer 1 mile south of Salem reported several tree branches down on their property. The time of the event was estimated using radar.

A trained spotter reporter reported a large tree was uprooted. The time of the event was estimated using radar.

Spotter, COOP, and public reports of 4-6 inches of snow fell across portions of Henry County. Blowing and drifting snow continued to cause problems on roads after plowing, lasting into January 15th. Combined hazards and impacts led towards storm verification, as only a few report…

Spotter and public reports of 4-7 inches of snow fell across portions of Henry County. Blowing and drifting snow continued to cause problems on roads after plowing, lasting into January 2nd. Verification was also considered using snow amounts and other combined hazards/impacts, w…

Mt Pleasant Airport observation.

The AWOS at the Mount Pleasant Airport reported a peak gust of 60 MPH at 855 PM.

Golf ball hail on 218 near Swedesburg. Heavy rain with near zero visibility.

Ping pong ball sized hail.

A trained spotter reported dime to quarter size hail.

A trained spotter reported nickel size hail fell for 2 minutes.

Rain and wintry mix started the day, leading to snow (heavy at times), where between 1 and 4 inches of snow fell throughout Henry County. Strong winds were also noted in the afternoon, with a peak gusts between 25 to 35 mph.

Snowfall reports ranged from 0.5 inches of snow 1 mile south of Salem by a COOP observer to 1.1 inches by a trained spotter 2 miles north northwest of Oakland Mills.

The COOP observer 1 mile south of Salem reported 3 inches of snow.

The COOP observer 1 mile south of Salem reported 3 inches of snow.

A trained spotter near New London reported 1.6 inches of snow and 0.1 inches of ice.

Trained spotters and COOP observers reported 3 to 4 inches of snow and ice accumulations near 0.25 inches.

A healthy tree was split by thunderstorm winds.

Measured at the airport at Mt. Pleasant.