Hot and humid conditions were in place across the region on June 23.  A line of showers and storms plowed east and southeast across eastern Iowa, northeastern Missouri, and west central Illinois. Some of the storms were severe packing winds of 60 to 80 miles per hour.  Heavy rains also led to some flash flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUCHANAN, IOWA
From 23-JUN-09 15:45:00 to 23-JUN-09 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRBANK
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts were estimated to be 60 to 70 mph in Fairbank, IA around 445 pm June 23.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, IOWA
From 23-JUN-09 15:46:00 to 23-JUN-09 15:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARRISON
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in BUCHANAN, IOWA
From 23-JUN-09 15:49:00 to 23-JUN-09 15:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: FONTANA COUNTY PARK
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, IOWA
From 23-JUN-09 15:52:00 to 23-JUN-09 15:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARRISON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts were estimated to be 70 to 75 mph about 3 miles west of Garrison, IA around 452 pm June 23.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINN, IOWA
From 23-JUN-09 16:20:00 to 23-JUN-09 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR RAPIDS
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Sustained winds of 70 to 75 mph were observed 1 mile south southeast of Cedar Rapids, IA from 520 pm to 525 pm June 23.  Several tree branches were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINN, IOWA
From 23-JUN-09 16:25:00 to 23-JUN-09 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR RAPIDS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Wind gusts estimated to be 75 mph blew a 1 foot diameter tree down across 20th Ave SW in Cedar Rapids, IA around 525 pm June 23.

Thunderstorm Wind in IOWA, IOWA
From 23-JUN-09 16:30:00 to 23-JUN-09 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAST AMANA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph blew down a tree up to 1 foot in diameter on Johnson Ave NW near Middle Amana, IA around 530 pm June 23.  Some tree branches were also blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINN, IOWA
From 23-JUN-09 16:34:00 to 23-JUN-09 16:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR RAPIDS
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, IOWA
From 23-JUN-09 15:55:00 to 23-JUN-09 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHELLSBURG
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts were estimated to be 80 mph in Shellsburg, IA around 455 pm June 23.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, IOWA
From 23-JUN-09 15:56:00 to 23-JUN-09 15:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: VAN HORNE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts were estimated to be 70 mph about 5 miles south of Vinton, IA around 456 pm June 23.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, IOWA
From 23-JUN-09 15:58:00 to 23-JUN-09 15:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHELLSBURG
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in BUCHANAN, IOWA
From 23-JUN-09 16:12:00 to 23-JUN-09 16:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDEPENDENCE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts were estimated to be 75 to 80 mph in Independence, IA around 512 pm June 23.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, IOWA
From 23-JUN-09 16:37:00 to 23-JUN-09 16:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: TIFFIN
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts were estimated to be 80 mph 1 mile west of Tiffin, IA around 537 pm June 23.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, IOWA
From 23-JUN-09 16:40:00 to 23-JUN-09 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHMOND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts estimated to be 60 mph blew some branches down 1 mile southwest of Richmond, IA around 540 pm June 23.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, IOWA
From 23-JUN-09 15:58:00 to 23-JUN-09 15:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: URBANA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts were estimated to be 65 mph in Urbana, IA around 458 pm June 23.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, IOWA
From 23-JUN-09 16:00:00 to 23-JUN-09 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWHALL
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts were estimated to be 65 mph in Newhall, IA around 500 pm June 23.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, IOWA
From 23-JUN-09 16:00:00 to 23-JUN-09 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWHALL
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts estimated to be 65 mph blew some trees down in Newhall, IA around 500 pm June 23.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINN, IOWA
From 23-JUN-09 16:00:00 to 23-JUN-09 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALKER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts were estimated to be 60 mph in Walker, IA around 500 pm June 23.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, IOWA
From 23-JUN-09 16:04:00 to 23-JUN-09 16:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORWAY
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in LINN, IOWA
From 23-JUN-09 16:10:00 to 23-JUN-09 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR RAPIDS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts estimated to be 65 mph blew a 4 to 5 inch diameter tree down in Cedar Rapids, IA around 510 pm June 23.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINN, IOWA
From 23-JUN-09 16:13:00 to 23-JUN-09 16:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR RAPIDS
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in BUCHANAN, IOWA
From 23-JUN-09 16:15:00 to 23-JUN-09 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAZLETON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph blew down 2 trees in Hazleton, IA around 515 pm June 23.  Numerous tree limbs were also blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, IOWA
From 23-JUN-09 16:18:00 to 23-JUN-09 16:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORWAY
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in LINN, IOWA
From 23-JUN-09 16:21:00 to 23-JUN-09 16:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR RAPIDS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts estimated to be 65 mph blew down some tree branches 4 inches in diameter about 3 miles east of Cedar Rapids, IA around 521 pm June 23.

Thunderstorm Wind in IOWA, IOWA
From 23-JUN-09 16:24:00 to 23-JUN-09 16:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGH AMANA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts were estimated to be 70 mph in West Amana, IA around 524 pm June 23.

Thunderstorm Wind in DES MOINES, IOWA
From 23-JUN-09 18:00:00 to 23-JUN-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURLINGTON ARPT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph blew down a 6 foot diameter tree at a residence about 3 miles south of Burlington, IA around 700 pm June 23.  Another large tree was split in the backyard of the residence.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, IOWA
From 23-JUN-09 18:25:00 to 23-JUN-09 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: KEOKUK
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts estimated to be 65 mph blew some 5 inch diameter tree limbs down about 1 mile southeast of Keokuk, IA around 725 pm June 23.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, IOWA
From 23-JUN-09 18:25:00 to 23-JUN-09 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: KEOKUK
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts were estimated to be 65 mph about 1 mile southeast of Keokuk, IA around 725 pm June 23.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINN, IOWA
From 23-JUN-09 16:17:00 to 23-JUN-09 16:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR RAPIDS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Wind gusts estimated to be 75 mph blew a tree down striking a woman at 625 42nd St. NE in Cedar Rapids, IA at 517 pm June 23.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, IOWA
From 23-JUN-09 17:40:00 to 23-JUN-09 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW LONDON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph blew some siding off a house on the northwest side of New London, IA around 640 pm June 23.  This report was relayed by the emergency manager of Henderson County Illinois.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, IOWA
From 23-JUN-09 17:45:00 to 23-JUN-09 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW LONDON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts were estimated to be 50 to 60 mph in New London, IA around 645 pm June 23.

Thunderstorm Wind in DES MOINES, IOWA
From 23-JUN-09 17:49:00 to 23-JUN-09 17:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: DANVILLE WILSON ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wind gusts were estimated to be 60 mph just east of Lake Geode or about 5 miles southwest of Danville, IA around 649 pm June 23.

Thunderstorm Wind in DES MOINES, IOWA
From 23-JUN-09 17:55:00 to 23-JUN-09 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: LENOX PARK
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph blew down a 50 to 60 foot tall pine tree about 2 miles north of Burlington, IA around 655 pm June 23.

Thunderstorm Wind in DES MOINES, IOWA
From 23-JUN-09 17:56:00 to 23-JUN-09 17:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: LENOX PARK
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph blew down some power lines onto Highway 61 about 3 miles north of Burlington, IA around 656 pm June 23.  The highway was closed for a time.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, IOWA
From 23-JUN-09 18:20:00 to 23-JUN-09 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: KEOKUK
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts were estimated to be 70 mph in Keokuk, IA around 720 pm June 23.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, IOWA
From 23-JUN-09 16:43:00 to 23-JUN-09 16:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKDALE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts were estimated to be 60 mph in Coralville, IA around 543 pm June 23.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINN, IOWA
From 23-JUN-09 16:55:00 to 23-JUN-09 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR RAPIDS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts estimated to be 75 mph caused considerable tree and limb damage throughout the greater Cedar Rapids, IA area around 555 pm June 23. A large portion of the city was without power.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, IOWA
From 23-JUN-09 17:01:00 to 23-JUN-09 17:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILLS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts were estimated to be up to 70 mph in Hills, IA around 601 pm June 23.

Flash Flood in JOHNSON, IOWA
From 23-JUN-09 17:16:00 to 23-JUN-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNIVERSITY HGTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rains caused some flash flooding on the south side of Iowa City during the early evening of June 23.

Thunderstorm Wind in VAN BUREN, IOWA
From 23-JUN-09 17:22:00 to 23-JUN-09 17:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIRMINGHAM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts estimated to be 60 mph blew down some branches in Birmingham, IA around 622 pm June 23.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, IOWA
From 23-JUN-09 17:39:00 to 23-JUN-09 17:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW LONDON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph blew the siding off a house in New London, IA around 639 pm June 23.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINN, IOWA
From 23-JUN-09 16:19:00 to 23-JUN-09 16:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: (CID)CEDAR RAPIDS AR
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in BUCHANAN, IOWA
From 23-JUN-09 15:57:00 to 23-JUN-09 15:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAZLETON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph ripped a 20 foot by 20 foot section of roof shingles off of Sportsman's Restaurant about 1 mile north of Hazleton, IA around 457 pm June 23.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINN, IOWA
From 23-JUN-09 16:20:00 to 23-JUN-09 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR RAPIDS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts were estimated to be 70 to 75 mph 1 mile south southeast of Cedar Rapids, IA around 520 pm June 23.