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Snowmelt and rain combined to raise water levels on the Salt River in Star Valley.

Flood in LINCOLN, WYOMING
From 24-MAY-11 21:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: FAIRVIEW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowmelt and rainfall combined to raise water levels on the Salt River and its tributaries in Star Valley. A private road and Fairview South Road were partially or completely submerged by flood waters in the vicinity of Fairview. Stump Creek near Auburn and both Crow and Spring creeks near Fairview climbed out of their banks inundating cropland. Along the Salt River, the water was running highest between the communities of Freedom and Etna.
An upper level low pressure system over the northwestern U.S. brought moderate to heavy snow over a two day period to the east slopes of the Wind River and Bighorn mountain ranges. One to two feet of accumulation was common in these areas.

Winter Storm in BIGHORN MOUNTAINS SOUTHEAST, WYOMING
From 28-MAY-11 22:00:00 to 30-MAY-11 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Winter Storm in WIND RIVER MOUNTAINS EAST, WYOMING
From 28-MAY-11 19:00:00 to 30-MAY-11 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL
Widespread rain and light snow over the Memorial Day weekend caused a rapid rise on the Blacks Fork River around Granger and Little America. The river dropped below flood stage on June 1 (see June 2011 Storm Data publication).

Flood in SWEETWATER, WYOMING
From 30-MAY-11 22:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Location: GRANGER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

A Memorial Day winter-like storm system brought rain and snow to much of western Wyoming. Runoff from this precipitation event boosted already high water levels on the Blacks Fork River above flood stage. Lowland flooding was reported in the vicinity of Granger and Little America, but no damage to public or private infrastructure occurred. The flooding was most widespread near the confluence of the Hams Fork and Blacks Fork rivers. Sandbagging did take place at the Granger sewer lift pumps and a ranch caretaker's home near the town.
Thunderstorms produced large hail and tornadoes at several locations in northwest Iowa during the late afternoon and early evening of May 11th. The reports included a gustnado event.

Hail in WOODBURY, IOWA
From 11-MAY-11 16:13:00 to 11-MAY-11 16:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: SALIX
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SIOUX, IOWA
From 11-MAY-11 16:55:00 to 11-MAY-11 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAWARDEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SIOUX, IOWA
From 11-MAY-11 16:55:00 to 11-MAY-11 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEBANON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tornado in SIOUX, IOWA
From 11-MAY-11 17:53:00 to 11-MAY-11 17:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAWARDEN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A brief tornado was observed to pick up dust, but caused no reported damage.

Tornado in OSCEOLA, IOWA
From 11-MAY-11 18:07:00 to 11-MAY-11 18:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASHTON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A brief tornado caused no reported damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in SIOUX, IOWA
From 11-MAY-11 17:11:00 to 11-MAY-11 17:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAWARDEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A gustnado was observed by emergency management.

Hail in WOODBURY, IOWA
From 11-MAY-11 16:10:00 to 11-MAY-11 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLIMBING HILL
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Severe thunderstorms produced large hail, from quarter up to tennis ball size, over portions of Douglas and Elbert Counties.

Hail in ELBERT, COLORADO
From 27-JUN-11 19:47:00 to 27-JUN-11 19:47:00 (MST-7)
Location: FONDIS
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DOUGLAS, COLORADO
From 27-JUN-11 18:05:00 to 27-JUN-11 18:05:00 (MST-7)
Location: WESTCREEK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DOUGLAS, COLORADO
From 27-JUN-11 18:50:00 to 27-JUN-11 18:50:00 (MST-7)
Location: SPRUCE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DOUGLAS, COLORADO
From 27-JUN-11 18:28:00 to 27-JUN-11 18:28:00 (MST-7)
Location: SPRUCE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DOUGLAS, COLORADO
From 27-JUN-11 19:09:00 to 27-JUN-11 19:09:00 (MST-7)
Location: FRANKTOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DOUGLAS, COLORADO
From 27-JUN-11 18:57:00 to 27-JUN-11 18:57:00 (MST-7)
Location: GREENLAND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DOUGLAS, COLORADO
From 27-JUN-11 19:13:00 to 27-JUN-11 19:13:00 (MST-7)
Location: FRANKTOWN
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DOUGLAS, COLORADO
From 27-JUN-11 19:09:00 to 27-JUN-11 19:09:00 (MST-7)
Location: LARKSPUR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ELBERT, COLORADO
From 27-JUN-11 19:25:00 to 27-JUN-11 19:25:00 (MST-7)
Location: ELBERT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ELBERT, COLORADO
From 27-JUN-11 19:20:00 to 27-JUN-11 19:20:00 (MST-7)
Location: ELBERT
Magnitude: 2.50 
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Strong upper impulse moving northeastward from the central Rockies to the High Plains interacted with upslope flow with moist unstable air to produce large hail during the late afternnon of May 9.

Hail in PLATTE, WYOMING
From 09-MAY-11 15:27:00 to 09-MAY-11 15:28:00 (MST-7)
Location: WHEATLAND
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in NIOBRARA, WYOMING
From 09-MAY-11 16:45:00 to 09-MAY-11 16:48:00 (MST-7)
Location: MANVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in GOSHEN, WYOMING
From 09-MAY-11 17:01:00 to 09-MAY-11 17:04:00 (MST-7)
Location: TORRINGTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail ranged from pea to golfball.
A thunderstorm produced large hail at Hendricks in Lincoln County in the early morning before daybreak.

Hail in LINCOLN, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-11 03:10:00 to 30-MAY-11 03:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENDRICKS
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public
A brief landspout tornado occurred under a rapidly developing towering cloud.

Tornado in PUEBLO, COLORADO
From 02-MAY-11 15:43:00 to 02-MAY-11 15:46:00 (MST-7)
Location: BLENDE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

The tornado caused no damage.
The windy April across Utah continued on the 13th, when another system moved through the area. The strongest winds were prefrontal winds across the western half of the state.

High Wind in GREAT SALT LAKE DESERT AND MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 13-APR-11 16:10:00 to 13-APR-11 18:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong wind gusts were recorded across much of the Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains, including peak wind gusts of 71 mph at Lakeside Mountain, 67 mph at Wendover Peak, 66 mph at Simpson Springs, 64 mph at Badger Island, 63 mph at I-80 at Milepost 1, 62 mph at Hat Island, and 61 mph at White Sage.

High Wind in SALT LAKE AND TOOELE VALLEYS, UTAH
From 13-APR-11 17:50:00 to 13-APR-11 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Maximum wind gusts across the Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys included 64 mph at the Salt Lake City International Airport midfield sensor, 62 mph at the Bolinder           Field-Tooele Valley Airport sensor, and 61 mph at the Center Tailings Center sensor. In addition, a light pole at the airport was knocked over by the strong winds.

High Wind in SOUTHERN WASATCH FRONT, UTAH
From 13-APR-11 19:51:00 to 13-APR-11 20:01:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A CWOP sensor in Lehi recorded a maximum wind gust of 63 mph with the passage of the cold front.

High Wind in WEST CENTRAL UTAH, UTAH
From 13-APR-11 18:00:00 to 13-APR-11 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Fish Springs sensor in the Dugway Proving Ground mesonet recorded a maximum wind gust of 59 mph.

High Wind in SANPETE/SEVIER VALLEYS, UTAH
From 13-APR-11 22:52:00 to 13-APR-11 22:52:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The sensor in Centerfield, Utah recorded a maximum wind gust of 58 mph.
Heavy snowpack melting combing with rains allowed many rivers to go above flood stage and flooding to occur in much of southeast Idaho.

Flood in BANNOCK, IDAHO
From 08-MAY-11 04:45:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Location: POCATELLO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Portneuf River at Pocatello reached flood stage of 8.5 feet on May 8th and remained over flood stage through the rest of the month peaking at 9.95 feet on May 28th.  Extensive low land flooding occurred in Inkom.  Pasture and livestock corrals were flooded in the vicinity of the Portneuf River and marsh Creek confluence.  Lowland flooding occurred along the river between Portneuf Gap and the Cheyenne Avenue Bridge in Pocatello.  Flooding of lowlands and a recreation trail in Pocatello occurred from Sacajawea Park to Pacific Recylcing Park.

Flood in BINGHAM, IDAHO
From 10-MAY-11 14:00:00 to 31-MAY-11 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Location: BLACKFOOT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Snake River at Blackfoot reached flood stage of 10 feet on May 10th and remained over flood stage the remainder of the month peaking at 12.04 feet on May 29th.  The Riverton area had widespread flooding resulting in the closure of Riverton Road with several homes threatened.   The Rose Levee broke on May 27th resulting in the washout of about 200 feet of levee structure.  Flows occurred through the Rose Ponds recreation area flooding campgrounds and a walking path.   The Archery Range Road was flooded causing the evacuation of a resident from their property.  In Blackfoot, sub-water seepage into Jensen's Grove caused minor flooding of the park and an industrial storage lot behind the Super 8 Motel and Blackfoot Medical Center.  Flooding of lowlands and agricultural fields occurred adjacent to the river between Rost and Tilden Bridge.   The Snake River at Shelley reached flood stage on May 16th at 12 feet and peaked at 13.15 feet on May 28th which was major flood stage.  County Road 700 North southwest of Firth was closed.  In firth, the Riverview Arena was partially underwater and extensive flooding of lowlands and agricultural fields occurred adjacent to the river between Firth and Rose.
The Texas Forest Service reported that the Canyon Wildfire, which is also known as the Cemetery Road Wildfire locally, began around 1600CST about five miles east southeast of Canyon Texas in Randall County. The wildfire started near the intersection of Interstate 27 and Cemetery Road. The wildfire initially threatened seven homes along with seven barns. There were two homes that were in immediate danger. A total of sixty homes were threatened. One abandoned older home was destroyed. The Palo Duro Canyon and Sunday Canyon and points east from there were under a voluntary evacuation. At least one hundred students from a youth camp had to be evacuated by bus. The Ceta Canyon Church Camp lost two cottages and also two multi-unit storage buildings. One home and one shelter building were heavily damaged and may be reclassified as lost. The Ceta Glen Church Camp lost two shower buildings and the Helen Tilger Hall received damage. There were unknown miles of fencing and utility poles which were lost. There were no injuries reported. The wildfire was mapped initially using a Texas Department of Public Safety helicopter along with a Global Positioning System at sixteen thousand three hundred and seventy-three acres and had a perimeter of fifty-three miles. However, approximately an additional one hundred and eighty acres were consumed on Palo Duro Canyon State Park land. It is estimated that a total of sixteen thousand eight hundred and three acres were consumed. Seven to eight ranches were immediately threatened by the wildfire, however an accurate count could not be completed due to the amount of smoke. It is believed that multiple ranches and homes were in the path of the wildfire. The wildfire exhibited a rate of spread of three hundred chains per hour on the south end of the fire. The wildfire was about eighty percent contained at approximately 1630CST on May 27.

Wildfire in RANDALL, TEXAS
From 24-MAY-11 16:00:00 to 27-MAY-11 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 1.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service
Severe thunderstorms developed along a slow moving warm front that was positioned northwest to southeast across Ohio. Thunderstorms developed and rode along the front during both the morning and afternoon hours. With the slow moving nature of the storms, some flooding was reported in Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIANA, OHIO
From 12-MAY-11 17:00:00 to 12-MAY-11 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEETONIA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

National Weather Service survey team confirms a microburst in Leetonia in Columbiana county Ohio. The estimated maximum wind speed was 70 mph with a path width of 75 yards and a path length of 1 mile. 12 homes sustained damage, mainly to their roofs. 3 sheds were destroyed and 40 trees were uprooted.

Flood in COLUMBIANA, OHIO
From 12-MAY-11 18:07:00 to 12-MAY-11 18:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLARKSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reports that State Route 7, south of Rogers, Ohio, has water covering the roadway.

Hail in COSHOCTON, OHIO
From 12-MAY-11 07:27:00 to 12-MAY-11 07:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAKERSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in GUERNSEY, OHIO
From 12-MAY-11 09:41:00 to 12-MAY-11 09:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD WASHINGTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in JEFFERSON, OHIO
From 12-MAY-11 19:05:00 to 12-MAY-11 19:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: DILLONVALE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, OHIO
From 12-MAY-11 18:20:00 to 12-MAY-11 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: STEUBENVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reports and estimated wind gust of 58mph.
A shortwave rotating around an upper low in the Ohio Valley sparked a round of severe thunderstorms during the time of peak heating.

Hail in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 14-MAY-11 12:02:00 to 14-MAY-11 12:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURGESS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail to the size of quarters was reported at the Blackmoor Golf Course.

Hail in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 14-MAY-11 12:27:00 to 14-MAY-11 12:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOCASTEE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail to the size of golf balls was observed on Socastee Boulevard by the sheriff's department.

Hail in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 14-MAY-11 12:29:00 to 14-MAY-11 12:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINE IS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail to the size of quarters was reported.

Hail in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 14-MAY-11 12:10:00 to 14-MAY-11 12:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOCASTEE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail to the size of half dollars was reported.

Hail in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 14-MAY-11 12:20:00 to 14-MAY-11 12:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: OCEAN FOREST
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail to the size of quarters was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 14-MAY-11 12:14:00 to 14-MAY-11 12:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINE IS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

One house sustained siding and roof damage in the Carolina Forest subdivision. Large branches were also reported down.
An upper level high that was over the region during early June retrograded west during the middle of the month. This allowed for disturbances in the northwest flow aloft to bring multiple rounds of precipitation. Showers and thunderstorms during this time were slow-moving and capable of torrential downpours. Rainfall ranged from two to almost five inches in many locations. Another series of mesoscale convective systems late in the month produced one to three inches with locally higher amounts. Rivers rose back above flood stage in response to the rainfall.

Flood in ALEXANDER, ILLINOIS
From 23-JUN-11 09:00:00 to 30-JUN-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAIRO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding of the Ohio River inundated some low-lying fields, parks, and river access roads.

Flood in WABASH, ILLINOIS
From 27-JUN-11 09:00:00 to 30-JUN-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: PATTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding of the Wabash River inundated some low-lying woods and fields. A few local river roads were closed by high water. Some backwater from the Wabash River raised levels on tributary creeks such as the Bon Pas River. All oil field production ceased with the exception of pumping units on substructures. Access to these was by boat only. Agricultural losses were significant. Farmers moved livestock to higher ground.

Flood in JACKSON, ILLINOIS
From 23-JUN-11 03:00:00 to 30-JUN-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: MURPHYSBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding of the Big Muddy River inundated low-lying fields, woods, and parts of a park.

Flood in FRANKLIN, ILLINOIS
From 26-JUN-11 09:00:00 to 30-JUN-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZEIGLER JCT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding of the Big Muddy River inundated low-lying fields and woodlands.

Flood in WHITE, ILLINOIS
From 26-JUN-11 08:00:00 to 30-JUN-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARMI MUNI ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding of the Little Wabash River inundated low-lying woods and fields.

Flood in WHITE, ILLINOIS
From 27-JUN-11 10:00:00 to 30-JUN-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAUNIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding along the Wabash River flooded some low-lying fields.
A slow moving cold front pushed through western Arkansas on May 1st, resulting in widespread showers and thunderstorms. A period of locally heavy rainfall caused flash flooding over parts of west-central Arkansas.

Flash Flood in CRAWFORD, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAY-11 19:41:00 to 01-MAY-11 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: VAN BUREN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flood water flowed over parts of Pevehouse Road north of downtown Van Buren.

Flash Flood in CRAWFORD, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAY-11 19:43:00 to 01-MAY-11 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDARVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flood water flowed over portions of Mill Pond Road southeast of town.
A cold front moved off the coast and produced strong marine winds gusts.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in MATAGORDA BAY, GULF OF MEXICO
From 12-MAY-11 13:06:00 to 12-MAY-11 13:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: PALACIOS
Magnitude: 39.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The wind gust was measured by the Palacios ASOS.
A low pressure system brought showers and thunderstorms to eastern Iowa, northeast Missouri, and northwest Illinois during the afternoon and evening of May 25.  Heavy rain fell across portions of southeast Iowa and northwest Illinois, with many areas receiving more than one inch of rain. This caused some flooding to occur in areas where the  heaviest rain fell. Damaging winds, large hail, and a few tornadoes were also reported with these storms.

Tornado in DES MOINES, IOWA
From 25-MAY-11 15:45:00 to 25-MAY-11 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUGUSTA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado damage included snapped trees, broken large tree limbs, two broken power poles, a destroyed shed, and two over-turned railroad box cars.

Tornado in DES MOINES, IOWA
From 25-MAY-11 16:00:00 to 25-MAY-11 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: DODGEVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado damage included some snapped trees and the destruction of a small barn and outbuilding.

Thunderstorm Wind in DES MOINES, IOWA
From 25-MAY-11 15:58:00 to 25-MAY-11 15:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEAVERDALE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wind gusts estimated to be 60 mph were observed about 5 miles northwest of Burlington, IA at 458 pm CDT May 25.

Hail in DES MOINES, IOWA
From 25-MAY-11 15:59:00 to 25-MAY-11 15:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEAVERDALE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash Flood in DES MOINES, IOWA
From 25-MAY-11 15:40:00 to 25-MAY-11 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: LENOX PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rains resulted in some flash flooding of Highway 61 and other roads near Fun City in Burlington, IA during the early evening of May 25.

Lightning in WASHINGTON, IOWA
From 25-MAY-11 02:45:00 to 25-MAY-11 02:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: AINSWORTH
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck an old abandoned farm house setting it on fire during the early morning of May 25.  The house was a complete loss.

Strong Wind in CEDAR, IOWA
From 25-MAY-11 19:24:00 to 25-MAY-11 19:24:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 30.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Gusty winds around 35 mph and a rotting core caused a tree to fall across both lanes of Main Street in West Branch, IA at 824 pm CDT May 25.  The tree fell onto some cable and power lines near the intersection of Main St and North Maple.