A cold front moved into the state late in the afternoon from the north and in doing so a few storms ignited along and near the front.  The storms progressed south and southeast through the evening and into the overnight hours.  A handful of severe reports, hail and wind, came in and were spread out across northern, central, and western Iowa.

Thunderstorm Wind in EMMET, IOWA
From 09-AUG-15 17:32:00 to 09-AUG-15 17:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: RALEIGH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Manager estimated winds at over 60 mph with pea sized hail.  No damage was noted at the time.

Thunderstorm Wind in KOSSUTH, IOWA
From 09-AUG-15 18:26:00 to 09-AUG-15 18:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALGONA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported a 30 inch diameter tree split about 5 feet above the ground.  Numerous other large branches were also downed.  Pea sized hail was noted at the time.

Hail in POCAHONTAS, IOWA
From 09-AUG-15 20:14:00 to 09-AUG-15 20:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLOVER
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported quarter to ping pong ball sized hail along with strong winds and downed tree branches.  Could not accurately see the size of the branches due to the darkness.

Thunderstorm Wind in POCAHONTAS, IOWA
From 09-AUG-15 20:20:00 to 09-AUG-15 20:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROLFE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter estimated winds at 55 to 60 mph.  Winds had ripped a farm windmill out of the ground.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, IOWA
From 09-AUG-15 21:20:00 to 09-AUG-15 21:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOOLSTOCK
Magnitude: 62.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported maple tree down on property along with a couple trees down in Woolstock. Delayed report and time estimated via radar.

Hail in AUDUBON, IOWA
From 09-AUG-15 22:40:00 to 09-AUG-15 22:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: VIOLA CENTER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported quarter sized hail along with some trees snapped off in the area.  Delayed report and time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, IOWA
From 10-AUG-15 00:00:00 to 10-AUG-15 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINTERSET
Magnitude: 62.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement reported a few 4 to 6 inch tree limbs and a few trees downed in Winterset.  Additional trees were reported snapped south and west of town.  Delay report and time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARDIN, IOWA
From 09-AUG-15 22:05:00 to 09-AUG-15 22:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: RADCLIFFE
Magnitude: 63.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement reported trees and power lines down in town. Damage to a church was also reported.  Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in GUTHRIE, IOWA
From 09-AUG-15 23:17:00 to 09-AUG-15 23:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENLO
Magnitude: 62.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Manager reported trees down in town.  Time estimated from radar.

Hail in CRAWFORD, IOWA
From 09-AUG-15 22:12:00 to 09-AUG-15 22:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOW CITY
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported quarter to ping pong ball sized hail.  Delayed report, and time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, IOWA
From 09-AUG-15 21:15:00 to 09-AUG-15 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOOLSTOCK
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported numerous 6 inch branches and a few trees down in town along with a number of light poles snapped.  A few roads in town were also closed.  Delayed report, time estimated via radar.

Funnel Cloud in HUMBOLDT, IOWA
From 09-AUG-15 18:55:00 to 09-AUG-15 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIVERMORE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported a funnel cloud south of town.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, IOWA
From 09-AUG-15 23:00:00 to 09-AUG-15 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARSHALLTOWN ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported very gusty winds and hail at their location.