Washington County Storm Activity

“At 316 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 2 miles south of Blair to Valley to 3 miles west of Mead. Movement was southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Washington County

“An EF1 tornado with max wind speeds of 95 MPH entered the west end of Rubio and tracked across the entire town ending after its 1.4 mile long path. One house had damage (DVN)”

SPC verified report · Rubio

“Delayed report and time estimated from radar. Three trees down with part of the porch roof missing. (DVN)”

SPC verified report · Rubio

“At 1142 AM CDT, trained weather spotters reported strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Montpelier to near Fruitland to near Riverside. 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 · Washington County

“Deck furniture was blown into neighbors yard. (DVN)”

SPC verified report · Rubio

“At 541 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Wellman, or 9 miles northwest of Washington, moving southwest at 10 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny size 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 · Washington County

“At 509 PM CDT, the public reported a strong thunderstorm near Kinross, or 18 miles northeast of Sigourney, moving west at 10 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny size hail. a half inch northwest of Wellman, Iowa. 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 · Washington County

“At 707 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Hills to near Hayesville. Movement was east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and minor flooding. Impact: Strong winds could break small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Slowing or redirecting of traffic due to ponding or flowing water.”

NWS severe weather mention · Washington County

“At 1250 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Williamsburg to Hayesville. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny size 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 · Washington County

“At 806 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles south of Hooper to near Woodcliff to 2 miles southwest of Leshara to near Ithaca. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Washington County

“Two videos of a very narrow needle-like tornado north of Ainsworth in a field. The mesocyclone appeared to be very small as well. With no known damage... this is rated (DVN)”

SPC verified report · 2 W Haskins

“Tree limbs and windows in a garage damaged by falling tree limbs reported. (DVN)”

SPC verified report · 1 W Washington

“At 1114 PM CDT, the public reported gusty showers near Craig, or 8 miles west of Tekamah, moving northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. with these showers. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Washington 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 · Washington County

“At 226 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Brighton to near Lockridge to near Memphis. 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 · Washington County

“Gusty winds are expected over the next couple hours flowing out of the backside of a cluster of showers and thunderstorms. Southeast wind gusts could briefly reach the 40 to 50 MPH range as these winds move through. The winds will then subside after the Midnight hour. Unsecured outdoor objects may be blown around and smaller tree branches may break.”

NWS severe weather mention · Washington County

“At 316 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Conesville to near Hillsboro. 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 · Washington County

“At 455 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking thunderstorms along a line extending from near Iowa City to near Olds. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Strong winds could break tree limbs, knock down weak trees and blow around unsecured objects. Blowing dust is possible near agricultural fields. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Washington 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 · Washington County

“At 905 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Richmond, or 9 miles north of Washington, moving northeast 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 · Washington County

“At 846 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Brighton, or 10 miles southwest of Washington, moving north at 40 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 · Washington County

“Machine shed heavily damaged. The door was blown off and took down a power pole and lines. Time estimated based off radar. (DVN)”

SPC verified report · 2 N Pleasant Plain

“One building destroyed... another damaged... and main building with roof damage at lumber yard. Likely 80+ mph winds given damage. Time estimated using radar. (DVN)”

SPC verified report · 2 W Kalona

“An EF1 tornado with estimated max winds of 100-105 mph begun roughly 4 miles east-northeast of West Chester... IA. Along its 5.3 mile path... it snapped several power p (DVN)”

SPC verified report · 4 E West Chester

“Semi truck blown over at the intersection of State Hwy 1 and 92. Tornado possible. Time estimated by radar. (DVN)”

SPC verified report · 3 NNW Washington

“At 302 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Wellman to near Cantril. 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 · Washington County

“Public report relayed by law enforcement. Time estimated from radar. (DVN)”

SPC verified report · Wellman

“Semi tipped over on US Highway 218. (DVN)”

SPC verified report · 1 NE Ainsworth

“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 · Washington County

“This tornado snapped/uprooted trees... bent power poles... and damaged several outbuildings along its path. The roofs on 1 machine shed and 3 hog confinement buildings (DVN)”

SPC verified report · 2 S Richmond

“Damage to two squad cars on Iowa Highway 1... including a cracked windshield on one. Hail size estimated by deputies. Time estimated using radar. (DVN)”

SPC verified report · 1 NNW Kalona

“AFFECTED AREA...Knox, Cedar, Thurston, Antelope, Pierce, Wayne, Boone, Madison, Stanton, Cuming, Burt, Platte, Monona, Colfax, Dodge, Washington, Butler, Saunders, Douglas, Sarpy, Harrison, Shelby, Seward, Lancaster, Cass, Otoe, Pottawattamie, Saline, Mills, Montgomery, Jefferson, Gage, Fremont, Johnson, Page, Nemaha, Pawnee, and Richardson Counties. TIMING...From 9 AM to 10 PM CDT this evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Washington County

“The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has cancelled the Red Flag Warning. AFFECTED AREA...Thurston, Boone, Madison, Stanton, Cuming, Burt, Platte, Monona, Colfax, Dodge, Washington, Butler, Saunders, Douglas, Sarpy, Harrison, Shelby, Seward, Lancaster, Cass, Otoe, Pottawattamie, Saline, Mills, Montgomery, Jefferson, Gage, Fremont, Johnson, Page, Nemaha, Pawnee, and Richardson Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Washington 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 · Washington County

“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 23 below expected. WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east central and northeast Nebraska. WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 1 AM CDT Monday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM CDT Monday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Washington County

“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 23 below expected. WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east central and northeast Nebraska. WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 1 AM CDT Monday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM CDT Monday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Washington County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. A few isolated gusts to 70 mph are possible. WHERE...Portions of eastern Nebraska and west-central into southwest Iowa. WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 1 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages may occur. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Washington County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. A few gusts to 70 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska. WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 1 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Very strong winds may cause damage to trees and isolated to scattered power outages.”

NWS severe weather mention · Washington County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska. WHEN...From Sunday morning through late Sunday night. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Some power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Washington County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska. WHEN...From Sunday morning through late Sunday night. 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 · Washington County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east central and northeast Nebraska. WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Some power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Secure loose outdoor objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Washington County

“AFFECTED AREA...Knox, Cedar, Thurston, Antelope, Pierce, Wayne, Boone, Madison, Stanton, Cuming, Burt, Platte, Monona, Colfax, Dodge, Washington, Butler, Saunders, Douglas, Sarpy, Harrison, Shelby, Seward, Lancaster, Cass, Otoe, Pottawattamie, Saline, Mills, Montgomery, Jefferson, Gage, Fremont, Johnson, Page, Nemaha, Pawnee, and Richardson Counties. TIMING...Until midnight CDT tonight.”

NWS severe weather mention · Washington County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east central and northeast Nebraska. WHEN...From 7 PM Thursday to 3 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Some power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Secure loose outdoor objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Washington County

“At 252 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Hillsboro, or 12 miles southwest of Mount Pleasant, moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Washington County

“At 328 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Packwood, or 9 miles north of Fairfield, moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Half inch hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Washington 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 · Washington County

“...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Today... 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. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Fire behavior is expected to be extreme.”

NWS severe weather mention · Washington 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 · Washington County

“...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible. WHERE...Cedar, Iowa, Johnson, Muscatine, Keokuk, Louisa, and Washington Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Washington County

“...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible. WHERE...Cedar, Iowa, Johnson, Muscatine, Keokuk, Louisa, and Washington Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Washington 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 · Washington 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 · Washington 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 · Washington 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 · Washington 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 · Washington 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 · Washington County

“At 1156 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of thunderstorms along a line extending from Lone Tree to near Abingdon. Movement was east at 45 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. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Washington County

“At 1116 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of thunderstorms extending from Lowden to near Tiffin. Movement was southeast at 20 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. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Washington County