Hancock County Storm Activity

“At 419 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 11 miles northeast of Union Slogh to 9 miles west of Britt to 4 miles northeast of Dakota City. Movement was east at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. The Algona Airport recently recorded a 35 mph wind gust with a personal weather station north of Algona recording a 46 mph wind gust.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

“At 338 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 4 miles northeast of Swan Lake to Emmetsburg to near Laurens. Movement was east at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. The Spencer Airport recorded a wind gust of 48 mph at 308 AM and the Estherville Airport recorded a wind gust of 39 mph at 330 AM.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

“Emergency manager shared photos of power pole damage along 210th st. in Hancock county. Time esatimted from radar. (DMX)”

SPC verified report · 3 SW Britt

“At 1128 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles southwest of Elmore to 11 miles northwest of Forest City to 5 miles southwest of Glenville. Movement was southeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to around 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

“At 747 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Forest City, moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

“At 1123 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles south of Britt, or 12 miles southwest of Garner, moving northeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail and additional heavy rainfall of one to two inches. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

“At 1014 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Warsaw, or 10 miles northeast of Canton, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph, minor flooding and penny 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 · Hancock County

“At 1244 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Amber to Burlington to near Hamilton to 7 miles southwest of Warsaw. 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 · Hancock County

“WHAT...Gusty east to southeast winds will occur on the backside of the departing thunderstorms. Gusts of 40 to 55 mph are expected and may last up to an hour. WHERE...Much of Central, North Central and South Central Iowa. WHEN...During the pre-dawn hours this morning. IMPACTS...Unsecured outdoor objects may be blown around and smaller tree branches may break.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

“At 315 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Danville to near Kahoka to Rutledge. 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 · Hancock County

“Hail ranged from 2.25 to 2.5. Time estimated by radar. (DMX)”

SPC verified report · Kanawha

“Corrects previous hail report from 2 WNW Meservey. Updated to included windows on house broken. (DMX)”

SPC verified report · 2 WNW Meservey

“At 621 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking thunderstorms along a line extending from near Mannon to near Batavia. Movement was east at 30 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 · Hancock County

“At 710 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near West Point to near Bentonsport/Vernon. Movement was east at 30 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 · Hancock 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 · Hancock County

“At 346 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Kahoka, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Keokuk, Kahoka, Hamilton, Warsaw, Wayland, Alexandria, St. Francisville, Winchester, St.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

“At 155 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles south of Iowa Lake to near Algona to 4 miles northwest of Humboldt. Movement was northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Half inch hail and additional rainfall up to one inch. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

“At 839 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Cantril, or 7 miles southwest of Keosauqua, moving east at 50 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Keosauqua around 845 PM CDT. Bonaparte around 850 PM CDT. Bentonsport/Vernon around 855 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

“...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS DEVELOPING AND PERSISTING TONIGHT... .A significant winter storm will move across the area through tonight. Widespread snow will fall across Iowa with higher amounts of 6+ inches possible north and east. Winds will gust 55 to 65+ mph, resulting in significant drifting of snow and visibility reductions to white-out conditions at times.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 to 65 mph expected. The highest wind gusts will be late this afternoon and this evening. WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, northwest, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Iowa. WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

“...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS SUNDAY INTO MONDAY MORNING... .A significant winter storm will impact parts of the Upper Midwest this weekend, mainly from Sunday through Monday morning. Widespread snow will fall across Iowa with higher amounts of 6+ inches possible north and east. Winds will gust 55-65+ mph, resulting in significant drifting of snow and visibility reductions.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

“...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS SUNDAY INTO MONDAY MORNING... .A significant winter storm will impact parts of the Upper Midwest this weekend, mainly from Sunday through Monday morning. Widespread snow will fall across Iowa with higher amounts of 6+ inches possible north and east. Winds will gust 55-65+ mph, resulting in significant drifting of snow and visibility reductions.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

“WHAT...West to northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to around 60 mph expected. Isolated gusts of 60 to 65 mph are possible. WHERE...Central and northern Iowa, including I-35 and I-80. WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT 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 · Hancock County

“WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...In Illinois, Hancock, Henderson, McDonough, and Warren Counties. In Iowa, Des Moines and Lee Counties. In Missouri, Clark County. WHEN...Until 3 PM CDT this afternoon. 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 · Hancock County

“WHAT...West to northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to around 60 mph expected. Isolated gusts of 60 to 65 mph are possible. WHERE...Central and northern Iowa, including I-35 and I-80. WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Friday. 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 · Hancock County

“WHAT...West to northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Central and northern Iowa. WHEN...From 10 PM tonight to 7 AM CDT Friday. 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 · Hancock County

“WHAT...West to northwest winds sustained at 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Much of northern Iowa and portions of central Iowa. WHEN...From Thursday night into 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 on north south roads.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

“WHAT...West to northwest winds sustained at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Much of northern Iowa and portions of central Iowa. WHEN...From Thursday night into 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 on north south roads.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

“...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Continue This Afternoon... .Strong and gusty west winds combined with very low relative humidity and cured fuels are resulting in conditions conducive for rapid fire growth. AFFECTED AREA...All of central Iowa. WIND...West wind 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. HUMIDITY...Minimum relative humidity values of 15 to 25%.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of northern into central 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 · Hancock County

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Cerro Gordo, Hancock, Kossuth, Winnebago, Worth, Emmet, and Palo Alto Counties. WHEN...From 8 AM to 4 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 · Hancock County

“...Critical Fire Weather Conditions are Expected Wednesday... .Strong and gusty west wind combined with very low relative humidity and cured fuels will lead to conditions conducive for very fast fire growth. The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM to 7 PM CST Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

“WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 to 50 mph. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible. WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Illinois and east central Iowa. WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until midnight CST tonight.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

“WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 to 50 mph. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible. WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Illinois and east central Iowa. WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until midnight CST tonight.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

“WHAT...Localized snow showers and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of a dusting. Winds gusts of 40 to 50 mph with a few gusts to 55 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of northern into north central Iowa. WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. IMPACTS...Plan on periods of reduced visibility. Gusty winds could also bring down tree branches.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

“...PERIODS OF SNOW SHOWERS OR SNOW SQUALLS POSSIBLE THROUGH EARLY EVENING... .Snow showers and snow squalls remain possible through early this evening. This activity may bring brief but intense snow rates, which will reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less at times, and quickly cover roads creating hazardous travel conditions.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

“...LOCALIZED WHITEOUT CONDITIONS EXPECTED IN SNOW SQUALLS TODAY... .Snow showers and snow squalls will become more widespread this afternoon as a cold front arrives from northwest. This activity will move southeast by the afternoon before diminishing tonight.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

“WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, west to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of west central Illinois, southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri. WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 6 AM CST early this morning.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

“WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, west to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of west central Illinois, southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri. WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 6 AM CST early this morning.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

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

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

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

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

“At 941 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking line of showers along a line extending from near Spragueville to Rock Island to near Little York to near Bowen. Movement was east at 40 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 · Hancock County

“...STRONG WINDS RESULTING IN BLOWING SNOW THIS MORNING... .Very strong winds will continue over much of Iowa this morning. Wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph are expected. Strong winds may interact with snowpack on the ground, leading to blowing and drifting of snow. Scattered snow showers in conjunction with the strong winds may lead to brief visibility reductions this morning.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

“...STRONG WINDS RESULTING IN BLOWING SNOW TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... .Very strong winds will develop over much of Iowa later tonight and into Wednesday morning. Wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph are expected. Strong winds will interact with snowpack on the ground, leading to blowing and drifting of snow.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

“...STRONG WINDS AND BLOWING SNOW WILL OCCUR TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... .Very strong winds will develop this evening and tonight, with the strong wind gusts persisting into Wednesday morning. Wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph are expected. Much of the area has 6 inches or more of snow on the ground.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

“...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS MAY OCCUR DUE TO SIGNIFICANT BLOWING SNOW TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY MORNING... .Very strong winds will develop Tuesday evening with the strong wind gusts persisting into Wednesday morning. Wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph are expected. Much of the area has 6 inches or more of snow on the ground.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County