Buchanan County Storm Activity

“Estimated sustained 60-65 mph winds and gust to 75-80 mph... given trees bending up to 75 degrees. (DVN)”

SPC verified report · 1 N Independence

“At 507 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near La Porte City, or 11 miles southeast of Waterloo, moving east at 50 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Mount Auburn around 515 AM CDT. Brandon around 520 AM CDT. Urbana around 525 AM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Buchanan County

“A well documented... large spatially... HP supercell... low-level mesocyclone produced an EF2 tornado along its 5 mile path. Most of the damage was EF1 damage to struct (DVN)”

SPC verified report · 2 SE Fairbank

“ISU mesonet. Time estimated from radar. (DVN)”

SPC verified report · 2 W Monti

“At 1004 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Masonville to near Garrison. Movement was southeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Strong winds could break small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Buchanan County

“At 930 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Arlington to Waterloo. Movement was southeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Strong winds could break small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Buchanan County

“Large branches down. Time estimated using radar. (DVN)”

SPC verified report · 3 NW Rowley

“At 1146 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Stanley to near Winthrop to near Urbana. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Strong winds could break small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Buchanan County

“Power lines down over road near intersection of 215th St and Nathan Bethel Ave. Time estimated by radar. (DVN)”

SPC verified report · 3 NE Three Elms County

“Strong south to southeast winds may develop on the northern and western edge of a cluster of showers and thunderstorms tracking across southeast Iowa into west-central Illinois. Winds could gust between 40 to 50 mph at times through the mid to late morning. Unsecured outdoor objects may be blown around and the strongest gusts could bring down tree branches.”

NWS severe weather mention · Buchanan County

“At 1152 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Maynard to 9 miles northeast of Toledo. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Strong winds could break small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Buchanan County

“At 1021 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Fairbank to near Manchester. Movement was east at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph, minor flooding and nickel size hail. Impact: Strong winds could break small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Buchanan County

“Gusty winds are expected late this morning into the early afternoon as an area of rain and embedded thunderstorms continues to shift eastward through portions of eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois. Winds will increase on the western edge of the shield of precipitation with gusts between 40 to 50 mph possible out of an east to southeasterly direction.”

NWS severe weather mention · Buchanan County

“At 513 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Winthrop to near Conroy. Movement was northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Strong winds could break small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Buchanan County

“An EF1 tornado began east-southeast of Winthrop and tracked into Delaware County to just east-southeast of Masonville. A barn was completely destroyed at the beginning (DVN)”

SPC verified report · 3 WSW Masonville

“Image from Buchanan County Emergency Manager in NWS Chat. Time estimated from radar. (DVN)”

SPC verified report · 3 E Otterville

“Strong south-southwesterly winds will continue this afternoon through the early evening hours, with occasional gusts as high as 45 mph. There are also some developing showers and a few isolated thunderstorms this afternoon that could help generate stronger wind gusts up to 50 mph. If traveling on east-to-west oriented roads, be prepared for gusty crosswinds, especially in high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Buchanan County

“Strong south to southwest winds with sustained speeds of 20 to 30 MPH and occasional gusts up to 50 MPH will continue into the late afternoon today. If traveling on east to west roads be prepared for gusty crosswinds especially in high profile vehicles. secure all loose objects. Winds will begin to diminish late this afternoon.”

NWS severe weather mention · Buchanan County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Illinois, east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri. WHEN...Until 6 AM CDT early this morning. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Buchanan County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Illinois, east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri. WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Buchanan County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Illinois, east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri. WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Buchanan County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa and northeast Missouri. WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 10 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Buchanan County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa and northeast Missouri. WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 10 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Buchanan County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Benton, Cedar, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, Buchanan, Delaware, and Dubuque Counties. WHEN...Until 3 PM CDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Buchanan County

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Benton, Cedar, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, Buchanan, Delaware, and Dubuque Counties. WHEN...Until 3 PM CDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Buchanan County

“WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Benton, Iowa, Johnson, Linn, Buchanan, and Delaware Counties. WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Friday. For the High Wind Warning, from 1 AM to 3 PM CDT Friday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Buchanan County

“WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Benton, Iowa, Johnson, Linn, Buchanan, and Delaware Counties. WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Friday. For the High Wind Warning, from 1 AM to 3 PM CDT Friday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Buchanan County

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Benton, Linn, Buchanan, Delaware, and Dubuque Counties. WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday morning. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Buchanan County

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Benton, Linn, Buchanan, Delaware, and Dubuque Counties. WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday morning. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Buchanan County

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest Illinois and east central and northeast Iowa. WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Buchanan County

“...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Continue... AFFECTED AREA...Portions of eastern Iowa, northwest Illinois, and northeast Missouri. TIMING...Until 8 PM CST this evening. WINDS...West-southwest winds 25 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will quickly spread out of control. Fire behavior is expected to be extreme.”

NWS severe weather mention · Buchanan County

“...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Possible Wednesday... The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities continues a Fire Weather Watch for strong winds, low relative humidity, and plentiful dry vegetation. AFFECTED AREA...Portions of eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois TIMING...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.”

NWS severe weather mention · Buchanan County

“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...In Illinois, Carroll, Jo Daviess, and Stephenson Counties. In Iowa, Benton, Jackson, Jones, Linn, Buchanan, Delaware, and Dubuque Counties. WHEN...From 9 AM to 5 PM CST Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Buchanan County

“WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches along and north of Highway 30. Strong northwest winds gusting up to 45 to 55 mph may lead to significant blowing snow in open and rural areas, and to sudden reductions in visibility. WHERE...Portions of northwest Illinois and east central and northeast Iowa. WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Monday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Buchanan County

“WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches north of Highway 30 and an inch or less to the south. Strong northwest winds gusting up to 45 to 55 mph may lead to significant blowing snow in open and rural areas, and to sudden reductions in visibility. WHERE...Portions of northwest Illinois and east central and northeast Iowa. WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Monday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Buchanan County

“WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest Illinois and east central and northeast Iowa. WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until noon CST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from 2 PM Sunday to 6 PM CST Monday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Buchanan County

“WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest Illinois and east central and northeast Iowa. WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until noon CST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from 2 PM Sunday to 6 PM CST Monday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Buchanan County

“At 640 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking line of showers with strong winds along a line extending from near Traer to near Queen City. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 55 mph. Impact: Strong winds could break small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Buchanan County

“At 640 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking line of heavy rain along a line extending from near Traer to near Queen City. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 55 mph. Impact: Strong winds could break small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Buchanan County

“WHAT...Snow and reduced visibilities from blowing snow in any snow showers. Total snow accumulations under one inch. West to northwest winds 20 to 30 mph, gusting 40 to 50 mph. Gusts up to 55 mph are possible across portions of eastern Iowa. WHERE...Portions of northwest Illinois and east central and northeast Iowa. WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning.”

NWS severe weather mention · Buchanan County

“WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations under one inch and ice accumulations around a light glaze possible. West to northwest winds 20 to 30 mph, gusting 40 to 50 mph. Gusts up to 55 mph are possible across portions of eastern Iowa. WHERE...Portions of northwest Illinois and east central and northeast Iowa. WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Wednesday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Buchanan County

“WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations under one inch and ice accumulations around a light glaze possible. West to northwest winds 20 to 30 mph, gusting 40 to 50 mph. Gusts up to 55 mph are possible across portions of eastern Iowa. WHERE...Portions of northwest Illinois and east central and northeast Iowa. WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Wednesday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Buchanan County

“At 856 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Dundee to near Masonville to near Center Point. Movement was east at 25 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could cause minor tree limb damage and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Buchanan County