Showers and thunderstorms moved across Eastern Iowa and Northwest Illinois during the late afternoon and evening hours of June 29.  Some of the storms were severe, producing damaging winds of 60 to 80 mph and large hail.  Afternoon high temperatures ranged from 81�� in Dubuque and Independence to 97�� in Fairfield, Fort Madison, and Washington.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, IOWA
From 29-JUN-12 16:10:00 to 29-JUN-12 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUZERNE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Wind gusts estimated to be 65 to 70 mph were observed in Luzerne, IA at 510 pm CDT June 29.

Thunderstorm Wind in IOWA, IOWA
From 29-JUN-12 16:12:00 to 29-JUN-12 16:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLIAMSBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts estimated to be 60 mph were observed in Williamsburg, IA at 512 pm CDT June 29.  Trees of unknown size were heard breaking at the time.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, IOWA
From 29-JUN-12 16:14:00 to 29-JUN-12 16:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLE PLAINE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts estimated to be 60 mph were observed 1 mile south southwest of Belle Plaine, IA at 514 pm CDT June 29.

Thunderstorm Wind in IOWA, IOWA
From 29-JUN-12 16:16:00 to 29-JUN-12 16:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARENGO
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wind gusts estimated to be 90 mph were observed at the Iowa County Sheriff Office in Marengo, IA at 516 pm CDT June 29.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, IOWA
From 29-JUN-12 16:17:00 to 29-JUN-12 16:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLE PLAINE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph blew a power pole down in Belle Plaine, IA at 517 pm CDT June 29.  A power outage was observed.  Sustained wind speeds in excess of 40 mph were observed for over 10 minutes.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, IOWA
From 29-JUN-12 16:18:00 to 29-JUN-12 16:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: KEYSTONE
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 64 mph wind gust was recorded 2 miles southeast of Keystone, IA at 518 pm CDT June 29.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, IOWA
From 29-JUN-12 16:19:00 to 29-JUN-12 16:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORWAY
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts estimated to be 65 to 75 mph were observed in Norway, IA at 519 pm CDT June 29.  Wind gust speeds over 60 mph were observed for over 5 minutes.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, IOWA
From 29-JUN-12 16:20:00 to 29-JUN-12 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLE PLAINE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph blew down 3 light poles near 1304 15th Street in Belle Plaine, IA at 520 pm CDT June 29.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, IOWA
From 29-JUN-12 16:23:00 to 29-JUN-12 16:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWHALL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph were observed in Newhall, IA at 523 pm CDT June 29.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINN, IOWA
From 29-JUN-12 16:26:00 to 29-JUN-12 16:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: (CID)CEDAR RAPIDS AR
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A 58 mph wind gust was recorded by the ASOS at the Cedar Rapids Airport at 526 pm CDT July 29.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, IOWA
From 29-JUN-12 16:27:00 to 29-JUN-12 16:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATKINS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts estimated to be 60 mph were observed in Atkins, IA at 527 pm CDT June 29.

Hail in DES MOINES, IOWA
From 29-JUN-12 19:14:00 to 29-JUN-12 19:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEAVERDALE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, IOWA
From 29-JUN-12 17:10:00 to 29-JUN-12 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANAMOSA
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts estimated to be 75 mph blew numerous trees in Anamosa, IA at 610 pm CDT June 29.

Thunderstorm Wind in KEOKUK, IOWA
From 29-JUN-12 19:22:00 to 29-JUN-12 19:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINROSS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts estimated to be 65 mph blew the doors of a machine shed in and downed numerous tree limbs about 3 miles north northwest of Kinross, IA at 822 pm CDT June 29.

Thunderstorm Wind in KEOKUK, IOWA
From 29-JUN-12 19:22:00 to 29-JUN-12 19:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINROSS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts estimated to be over 60 mph were observed 3 miles north northwest of Kinross, IA at 822 pm CDT June 29.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINN, IOWA
From 29-JUN-12 17:00:00 to 29-JUN-12 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COVINGTON
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts estimated to be 80 mph snapped a warning siren pole about 2.5 miles west southwest of Covington, IA around 6 pm CDT June 29.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINN, IOWA
From 29-JUN-12 16:54:00 to 29-JUN-12 16:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGVILLE
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 numerous 6 to 7 inch diameter tree limbs in Springville, IA at 554 pm CDT June 29.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINN, IOWA
From 29-JUN-12 16:55:00 to 29-JUN-12 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTRAL CITY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts estimated to be 65 mph blew some tents over and damaged some carnival equipment at the Linn County Fairgrounds on the south side of Central City, IA at 555 pm CDT June 29.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINN, IOWA
From 29-JUN-12 17:00:00 to 29-JUN-12 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR RAPIDS
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A 72 mph wind gust was recorded by an RWIS site in Cedar Rapids, IA at 600 pm CDT July 29.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, IOWA
From 29-JUN-12 17:00:00 to 29-JUN-12 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRVIEW
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph blew down several large tree limbs and a 10 inch diameter tree about 2 miles southwest of Anamosa, IA at 600 pm CDT June 29.  The tree fell onto a pasture fence.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINN, IOWA
From 29-JUN-12 17:00:00 to 29-JUN-12 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph snapped a large maple tree in Springville, IA at 600 pm CDT June 29.

Hail in DES MOINES, IOWA
From 29-JUN-12 19:16:00 to 29-JUN-12 19:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEDIAPOLIS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Quarter sized hail fell in Mediapolis, IA at 816 pm CDT June 29.

Hail in WASHINGTON, IOWA
From 29-JUN-12 20:07:00 to 29-JUN-12 20:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: WASHINGTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail fell about 3 miles north northeast of Washington, IA at 907 pm CDT June 29.  This is on Route G36 near the Riverside Road exit.

Hail in MUSCATINE, IOWA
From 29-JUN-12 21:33:00 to 29-JUN-12 21:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: NICHOLS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Quarter sized hail fell about 4 miles east northeast of Nichols, IA at 1033 pm CDT June 29.

Thunderstorm Wind in IOWA, IOWA
From 29-JUN-12 15:59:00 to 29-JUN-12 15:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: LADORA AIR STRIP
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts estimated to be 80 mph were observed 2 miles south southwest of Ladora, IA at 459 pm CDT June 29.

Thunderstorm Wind in IOWA, IOWA
From 29-JUN-12 16:00:00 to 29-JUN-12 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLIAMSBURG
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts estimated to be 80 mph snapped a power pole in half along County Road M about 3 miles west of Williamsburg, IA at 500 pm CDT June 29.

Thunderstorm Wind in IOWA, IOWA
From 29-JUN-12 16:07:00 to 29-JUN-12 16:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: GENOA BLUFF
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts estimated to be 60 mph were observed 4 miles west of Williamsburg, IA at 507 pm CDT June 29.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, IOWA
From 29-JUN-12 16:27:00 to 29-JUN-12 16:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATKINS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts estimated to be in excess of 60 mph were observed in Atkins, IA at 527 pm CDT June 29.  This report was relayed by the Benton County EMA.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINN, IOWA
From 29-JUN-12 16:27:00 to 29-JUN-12 16:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTERN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Wind gusts estimated to be 60 mph damaged the Kirkwood Community College outdoor stage and caused a power outage on the southwest side of Cedar Rapids, IA at 527 pm CDT June 29.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINN, IOWA
From 29-JUN-12 16:34:00 to 29-JUN-12 16:34:00 (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 were observed 3 miles east of Cedar Rapids, IA at 534 pm CDT June 29.  A power outage was observed on the northeast side of Cedar Rapids.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINN, IOWA
From 29-JUN-12 16:35:00 to 29-JUN-12 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARION
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts estimated to be 60 to 70 mph were observed 1 mile northeast of Marion, IA at 535 pm CDT June 29.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINN, IOWA
From 29-JUN-12 16:36:00 to 29-JUN-12 16:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARION
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Wind gusts estimated to be 65 mph blew down some 7 inch diameter tree limbs in Marion, IA at 536 pm CDT June 29.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINN, IOWA
From 29-JUN-12 16:40:00 to 29-JUN-12 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTER PT
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 some branches and trees about 1 mile west of Center Point, IA at 540 pm CDT June 29.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, IOWA
From 29-JUN-12 16:39:00 to 29-JUN-12 16:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLE PLAINE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph snapped a large tree in Belle Plaine, IA at 539 pm CDT June 29.  The tree covered the entire street near the intersection of 13th Street and 4th Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINN, IOWA
From 29-JUN-12 16:40:00 to 29-JUN-12 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEVERLY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph were observed on Benton Linn Rd about 9 miles west of Cedar Rapids, IA at 540 pm CDT June 29.  This report was relayed by the Linn County EMA.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINN, IOWA
From 29-JUN-12 16:40:00 to 29-JUN-12 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIAWATHA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph snapped a 10 inch diameter tree limb near the spotters residence about 5 miles north of Cedar Rapids, IA around 540 pm CDT June 29.  Numerous power outages were also observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINN, IOWA
From 29-JUN-12 16:41:00 to 29-JUN-12 16:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARION
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 tree on 10th Avenue between 17th Street and 18th Street in Marion, IA around 541 pm CDT June 29.  Several smaller branches were also blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINN, IOWA
From 29-JUN-12 16:43:00 to 29-JUN-12 16:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTER PT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Wind gusts estimated to be at least 70 mph were observed in Center Point, IA at 543 pm CDT June 29.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINN, IOWA
From 29-JUN-12 16:43:00 to 29-JUN-12 16:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTER PT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph downed some large trees and blew a minivan over in Center Point, IA at 543 pm CDT June 29.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, IOWA
From 29-JUN-12 16:46:00 to 29-JUN-12 16:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARTELLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Wind gusts estimated to be 60 to 65 mph were observed 5 miles south of Martelle, IA at 546 pm CDT June 29.  This report was relayed by the Jones County EMA.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINN, IOWA
From 29-JUN-12 16:30:00 to 29-JUN-12 16:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR RAPIDS
Magnitude: 52.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Sustained winds estimated to be 60 mph were observed in Cedar Rapids, IA between 530 pm CDT and 548 pm CDT June 29.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINN, IOWA
From 29-JUN-12 16:52:00 to 29-JUN-12 16:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGVILLE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts estimated to be 80 mph were observed in Springville, IA at 552 pm CDT June 29.  This report was relayed by the Linn County EMA.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINN, IOWA
From 29-JUN-12 16:51:00 to 29-JUN-12 16:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph snapped a 16 inch diameter tree near 4th Street and Mill Avenue in Springville, IA around 551 pm CDT June 29.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, IOWA
From 29-JUN-12 16:06:00 to 29-JUN-12 16:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLE PLAINE
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 numerous tree limbs and power lines across the southern third of Benton County around 506 pm CDT June 29.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINN, IOWA
From 29-JUN-12 16:45:00 to 29-JUN-12 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR RAPIDS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wind gusts estimated to be 65 mph blew down some large tree limbs in Cedar Rapids, IA at 545 pm CDT June 29.