A cold front pushed through Iowa and Illinois during the afternoon and evening of June 19, bringing severe thunderstorms and flooding to much of the area. After seeing generally sunny skies for much of the day, thunderstorms developed and raced east across the area during the late afternoon and early evening hours. Winds in excess of 70 mph were reported with some of the storms as they sped through the area toppling trees and causing some structural damage. In addition to the high winds, torrential downpours were common with the storms as they dumped anywhere from three quarters of an inch to over 3 inches of rain in only an hour or two. Temperatures topped out in the middle 80s and lower 90s.

Flash Flood in CEDAR, IOWA
From 19-JUN-09 17:10:00 to 19-JUN-09 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIME CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rains resulted in flash flooding of several streets in Durant, IA during the evening of June 19.  The flood waters were deep enough to stall cars in town.  In addition, water was flowing over a road east of Highway 38.

Thunderstorm Wind in DES MOINES, IOWA
From 19-JUN-09 16:20:00 to 19-JUN-09 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEDIAPOLIS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wind gusts were estimated to be 60 mph in Mediapolis, IA around 520 pm June 19.

Flash Flood in CEDAR, IOWA
From 19-JUN-09 16:30:00 to 19-JUN-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: STANWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy rains resulted in flash flooding of several streets in Stanwood, IA during the evening of June 19.  The flood waters were up to a foot deep in places.

Thunderstorm Wind in MUSCATINE, IOWA
From 19-JUN-09 16:30:00 to 19-JUN-09 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEASANT PRAIRIE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts estimated to be 65 mph damaged some outbuildings and trees about 3 miles south of Stockton, IA around 530 pm June 19.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, IOWA
From 19-JUN-09 16:40:00 to 19-JUN-09 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAVENPORT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Wind gusts estimated to be 60 mph blew down some 6 to 8 inch diameter branches in Davenport, IA around 540 pm June 19.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, IOWA
From 19-JUN-09 16:42:00 to 19-JUN-09 16:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAVENPORT
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, IOWA
From 19-JUN-09 16:53:00 to 19-JUN-09 16:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAVENPORT ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Wind gusts estimated to be 65 mph blew down a cluster of trees about 2 miles southeast of Eldridge, IA around 553 pm June 19.

Thunderstorm Wind in MUSCATINE, IOWA
From 19-JUN-09 16:15:00 to 19-JUN-09 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: NICHOLS
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts estimated to be 85 mph blew down several 20 inch diameter tree limbs in Nichols, IA around 515 pm June 19.  A fence was also blown away.

Thunderstorm Wind in MUSCATINE, IOWA
From 19-JUN-09 16:16:00 to 19-JUN-09 16:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: MUSCATINE
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Flash Flood in JACKSON, IOWA
From 19-JUN-09 17:30:00 to 19-JUN-09 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAQUOKETA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rains resulted in flash flooding of many streets in Maquoketa, IA during the evening of June 19.

Thunderstorm Wind in MUSCATINE, IOWA
From 19-JUN-09 16:20:00 to 19-JUN-09 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MUSCATINE
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 several 10 to 15 inch diameter tree limbs about 1 mile south of Muscatine, IA around 520 pm June 19.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, IOWA
From 19-JUN-09 16:33:00 to 19-JUN-09 16:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUE GRASS
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 Blue Grass, IA around 533 pm June 19.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, IOWA
From 19-JUN-09 16:35:00 to 19-JUN-09 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALCOTT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A wind gust was estimated to be 60 mph in Walcott, IA around 535 pm June 19.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, IOWA
From 19-JUN-09 16:35:00 to 19-JUN-09 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALCOTT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph blew down some 2.5 to 3 foot diameter trees in Walcott, IA around 535 pm June 19.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, IOWA
From 19-JUN-09 15:30:00 to 19-JUN-09 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BATAVIA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts were estimated to be 50 to 60 mph in Batavia, IA around 430 pm June 19.  This report was relayed by the Des Moines NWS office.

Thunderstorm Wind in KEOKUK, IOWA
From 19-JUN-09 15:37:00 to 19-JUN-09 15:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: KEOTA
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 east of Harper, IA around 437 pm June 19.

Thunderstorm Wind in VAN BUREN, IOWA
From 19-JUN-09 15:39:00 to 19-JUN-09 15:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: KEOSAUQUA
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 multiple 12 inch diameter tree limbs in
Keosauqua, IA around 439 pm June 19.

Thunderstorm Wind in MUSCATINE, IOWA
From 19-JUN-09 16:00:00 to 19-JUN-09 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRUITLAND
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 3 to 4 inch diameter tree branches about 5 miles south southwest of Muscatine, IA around 500 pm June 19.

Flash Flood in IOWA, IOWA
From 19-JUN-09 16:02:00 to 19-JUN-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LADORA AIR STRIP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rains resulted in flash flooding of several roads in the vicinity of Ladora, IA during the early evening of June 19.  Several roads had to be closed due to the flooding, including Interstate 80.

Thunderstorm Wind in DES MOINES, IOWA
From 19-JUN-09 16:15:00 to 19-JUN-09 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPERRY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph blew down some 1 to 2 foot diameter trees and some power poles in Sperry, IA around 515 pm June 19.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, IOWA
From 19-JUN-09 15:48:00 to 19-JUN-09 15:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: SALEM
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph overturned a semi truck on Highway 27/218 about 3.5 miles east southeast of Salem, IA around 448 pm June 19.

Flash Flood in IOWA, IOWA
From 19-JUN-09 15:50:00 to 19-JUN-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARENGO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rains resulted in flash flooding of one lane of Highway 6 in Marengo, IA during the late afternoon and early evening of June 19.

Thunderstorm Wind in VAN BUREN, IOWA
From 19-JUN-09 15:54:00 to 19-JUN-09 15:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT STERLING
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 3 to 4 inch diameter tree branches about 3 miles east southeast of Mount Sterling, IA around 454 pm June 19.

Flash Flood in IOWA, IOWA
From 19-JUN-09 15:40:00 to 19-JUN-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GENOA BLUFF
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rains resulted in flash flooding of Interstate 80 near mile marker 214 about 6 miles west northwest of Williamsburg, IA during the late afternoon and early evening of June 19.  Water was flowing over both lanes of the interstate.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, IOWA
From 19-JUN-09 15:42:00 to 19-JUN-09 15:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRIGHTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts estimated to be at least 70 mph pushed a parked car backwards and blew several trees over about 2 miles northeast of Pleasant Plain, IA around 442 pm June 19.  The car was pointed into the wind.

Flash Flood in IOWA, IOWA
From 19-JUN-09 15:45:00 to 19-JUN-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: AMANA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rains resulted in flash flooding of the intersection of Middle and Main in Amana, IA during the late afternoon and evening of June 19.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, IOWA
From 19-JUN-09 16:41:00 to 19-JUN-09 16:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAVENPORT
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 large hardwood maple tree about 1 mile north of Davenport, IA around 541 pm June 19.