A widespread and crippling ice/snow storm affected eastern Iowa, northwest and western Illinois, and extreme northeast Missouri on February 24, 2007. This massive ice storm was the worst to affect the region since January 22-23, 1965. Ice accumulations of around one inch were common, with some reports to near two inches! To make matters worse, east winds gusting over 50 mph, combined with the heavy ice accumulation, brought down numerous tree branches and power lines, along with several thousand power poles. There were even whole trees crashing down from the weight of the ice. Widespread power outages occurred, affecting over 180,000 people, which lasted more than a week in some of the rural areas. Many shelters were opened to accommodate those without power. The governor of Iowa declared much of the state a disaster area, and requested President Bush to declare much of eastern Iowa a federal disaster area. In the northern portions of the region in the colder air, snow was the problem. Accumulations of up to 7 inches occurred, with strong winds combining to create blizzard conditions. Considering the magnitude of the storm, remarkably no direct deaths were reported.

Winter Storm in DUBUQUE, IOWA
From 24-FEB-07 10:35:00 to 25-FEB-07 01:40:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The observer at the Dubuque Regional Airport measured 6.5 inches of snow.

Ice Storm in BENTON, IOWA
From 24-FEB-07 06:15:00 to 24-FEB-07 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 2.10M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in BUCHANAN, IOWA
From 24-FEB-07 06:30:00 to 24-FEB-07 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 755.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

An observer in Stanley measured ice accumulations of 0.8 inches, followed by 4 inches of snow.

Ice Storm in IOWA, IOWA
From 24-FEB-07 06:30:00 to 24-FEB-07 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 890.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ice Storm in JACKSON, IOWA
From 24-FEB-07 10:30:00 to 24-FEB-07 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 66.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ice Storm in LEE, IOWA
From 24-FEB-07 07:50:00 to 24-FEB-07 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 227.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ice Storm in WASHINGTON, IOWA
From 24-FEB-07 08:30:00 to 24-FEB-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 377.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ice Storm in LOUISA, IOWA
From 24-FEB-07 08:45:00 to 24-FEB-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 1.10M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in DELAWARE, IOWA
From 24-FEB-07 10:30:00 to 25-FEB-07 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 26.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ice Storm in SCOTT, IOWA
From 24-FEB-07 09:50:00 to 24-FEB-07 21:40:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 312.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

In Eldridge, 2 miles of power poles down on 1st street north of Leclaire road. An NWS employee in Walcott reported tree limbs 4 to 6 inches in diameter broken and one tree down. Power poles also down between Walcott and Blue Grass with power out.

Ice Storm in DES MOINES, IOWA
From 24-FEB-07 08:25:00 to 24-FEB-07 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 434.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter in Burlington reported trees, limbs and power lines down, some blocking roads and on top of cars. Transformers also on fire. Most of city without power. A spotter 3N Burlington reported over 1 1/2 inch thick ice accumulation, with major tree damage to farm. Most trees had at least half their branches broken off. One tree was 100 years old.

Ice Storm in VAN BUREN, IOWA
From 24-FEB-07 06:00:00 to 24-FEB-07 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 28.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter in Keosauqua reported 4 inch tree branches down around town. At Farmington, power was out with numerous large trees down blocking roads.

Ice Storm in JEFFERSON, IOWA
From 24-FEB-07 06:30:00 to 24-FEB-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 53.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The emergency manager at Fairfield reported county wide power outages. Whole trees 3 feet in diameter down, and many 4 to 6 inch branches down.

Ice Storm in HENRY, IOWA
From 24-FEB-07 08:00:00 to 24-FEB-07 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 129.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

According to the Mt. Pleasant News, a direct injury from hypothermia occurred in the city of Winfield. An unidentified young woman was found semi-unconscious on February 25, with a low body temperature and transported to a hospital. She was treated and eventually recovered. With the power out due to the ice storm, the temperature in the house dropped into the mid 40s.

Ice Storm in JONES, IOWA
From 24-FEB-07 09:15:00 to 24-FEB-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 208.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ice Storm in KEOKUK, IOWA
From 24-FEB-07 06:30:00 to 24-FEB-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 291.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter in What Cheer reported 4 inch diameter tree branches down, with ice accumulations of one inch.

Ice Storm in CEDAR, IOWA
From 24-FEB-07 09:00:00 to 24-FEB-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported one inch accumulation of ice in Tipton. Numerous trees and power lines down in Tipton and throughout the county.

Ice Storm in CLINTON, IOWA
From 24-FEB-07 10:00:00 to 24-FEB-07 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 249.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ice Storm in JOHNSON, IOWA
From 24-FEB-07 08:55:00 to 24-FEB-07 23:55:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ice Storm in LINN, IOWA
From 24-FEB-07 07:25:00 to 24-FEB-07 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 989.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter measured 0.6 inches of ice accumulation.

Ice Storm in MUSCATINE, IOWA
From 24-FEB-07 09:00:00 to 24-FEB-07 22:55:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 496.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter