A cold front pushed eastward across Eastern Iowa during the afternoon of May 12 sparking some showers and thunderstorms.  Some of the storms were severe, producing large hail and damaging winds. In addition, torrential rains were also common; with some areas experiencing near zero visibility.  Rainfall amounts of around an inch in under an hour were common with some of the stronger storms. Otherwise, gusty south southwest winds and muggy conditions characterized the day, with afternoon highs ranging from 73 degrees in Independence, IA up to 90 in Macomb, IL.

Hail in JOHNSON, IOWA
From 12-MAY-14 17:05:00 to 12-MAY-14 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH LIBERTY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in WASHINGTON, IOWA
From 12-MAY-14 17:10:00 to 12-MAY-14 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRAWFORDSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Quarter sized hail fell about 3 miles south of Crawfordsville, IA near the Henry County line at 510 pm CDT May 12.

Hail in HENRY, IOWA
From 12-MAY-14 17:10:00 to 12-MAY-14 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLDS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail fell about 1 mile east of Olds, IA at 510 pm CDT May 12.

Hail in LOUISA, IOWA
From 12-MAY-14 17:55:00 to 12-MAY-14 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAPELLO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail fell 2 miles north of Wapello, IA around 555 pm CDT May 12.

Hail in LEE, IOWA
From 12-MAY-14 18:14:00 to 12-MAY-14 18:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: DENMARK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in IOWA, IOWA
From 12-MAY-14 15:17:00 to 12-MAY-14 15:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: LADORA
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 west northwest of Genoa Bluff, IA at 417 pm CDT May 12.

Thunderstorm Wind in VAN BUREN, IOWA
From 12-MAY-14 15:27:00 to 12-MAY-14 15:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIRMINGHAM
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 in Birmingham, IA at 427 pm CDT May 12.  In addition, heavy rainfall reduced visibility to near zero.

Thunderstorm Wind in IOWA, IOWA
From 12-MAY-14 15:40:00 to 12-MAY-14 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLIAMSBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Wind gusts estimated to be 60 mph blew a large tree branch down on the east side of Williamsburg, IA around 440 pm CDT May 12.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, IOWA
From 12-MAY-14 17:18:00 to 12-MAY-14 17:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOOAR
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 a few 3 to 4 inch diameter branches across streets in Keokuk, IA at 618 pm CDT May 12.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, IOWA
From 12-MAY-14 16:10:00 to 12-MAY-14 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINFIELD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph blew down at least 5 trees in Winfield, IA around 510 pm CDT May 12.  One tree fell on the power lines of the spotters home.  A power outage was also observed.

Hail in WASHINGTON, IOWA
From 12-MAY-14 17:18:00 to 12-MAY-14 17:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRAWFORDSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Half dollar sized hail fell in Crawfordsville, IA around 518 pm CDT May 12.