Through the day of the 5th, a warm front lifted through the region increasing temperatures and dew points, priming conditions for an impending cold front.  That evening, as the low pressure center lifted into southern Minnesota, the trailing cold front entered the state. It initiated storms across northeast Iowa that remained sub-severe while in the Des Moines WFO service area, as well as a series of storms in eastern Nebraska that eventually made their way across central Iowa.  Those storms primarily produced damaging winds and severe wind gusts along with periods of heavy rainfall.  After the initial cluster of storms moved through and weakened overnight, new development along the sagging cold front produced a morning round of damaging winds and heavy rainfall across southern and southeast Iowa.  Lastly, during the afternoon, conditions were primed for possible funnel cloud/landspout development, and was seen in Tama County.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, IOWA
From 05-JUL-16 22:31:00 to 05-JUL-16 22:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARROLL
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sheriff reported half of the city of Carroll without power and numerous crews out clearing up to a foot diameter trees from roads in town along with power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, IOWA
From 05-JUL-16 21:55:00 to 05-JUL-16 21:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCHLESWIG
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Crawford County dispatch reported power lines down.  Time radar estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOONE, IOWA
From 05-JUL-16 23:15:00 to 05-JUL-16 23:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: OGDEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Manager reported 2 to 4 inch tree branches down, mainly on the north side of town.  Time radar estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, IOWA
From 05-JUL-16 22:50:00 to 05-JUL-16 22:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARROLL
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Iowa DOT RWIS station recorded a 59 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, IOWA
From 05-JUL-16 22:51:00 to 05-JUL-16 22:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOLLEY
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Iowa DOT RWIS station recorded a 58 mph wind gust.

Lightning in POLK, IOWA
From 06-JUL-16 00:45:00 to 06-JUL-16 00:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARRAR
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Fire department reported that a lightning strike caused a fire.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, IOWA
From 05-JUL-16 23:39:00 to 05-JUL-16 23:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: STANHOPE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement reported large tree branches down.

Thunderstorm Wind in STORY, IOWA
From 05-JUL-16 23:45:00 to 05-JUL-16 23:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: STORY CITY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Manager reported a few 3 to 4 inch tree branches down.  Report relayed from Law Enforcement.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAPELLO, IOWA
From 06-JUL-16 07:48:00 to 06-JUL-16 07:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLAKESBURG ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported numerous branches down and an oak tree on a car.  Delayed report and time radar estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARDIN, IOWA
From 06-JUL-16 00:11:00 to 06-JUL-16 00:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAWN HILLS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hardin County Sheriff reported 1 inch diameter hail and 60 mph wind gusts while driving through New Providence.

Heavy Rain in WAPELLO, IOWA
From 06-JUL-16 07:00:00 to 06-JUL-16 08:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: AGENCY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported heavy rainfall of 1.10 inches since 8 am.

Funnel Cloud in TAMA, IOWA
From 06-JUL-16 15:45:00 to 06-JUL-16 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARWIN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported funnel cloud, photographed about half way to the ground.  Delayed report and location estimated by boundary location on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAPELLO, IOWA
From 06-JUL-16 07:56:00 to 06-JUL-16 07:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: OTTUMWA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement reported power lines down in town.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, IOWA
From 05-JUL-16 22:32:00 to 05-JUL-16 22:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARCADIA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported 65 mph wind gusts along with quarter sized hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, IOWA
From 05-JUL-16 22:01:00 to 05-JUL-16 22:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOW CITY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Dow City Fire Chief reported several power lines down across town.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, IOWA
From 05-JUL-16 22:07:00 to 05-JUL-16 22:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: DENISON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tree damage reported at the Denison Airport along with pea sized hail.  Wind speed estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAC, IOWA
From 05-JUL-16 22:24:00 to 05-JUL-16 22:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE VIEW
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported trees down all around town.  Estimated 60-70 mph winds in the storm.  Report came via social media and time radar estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, IOWA
From 05-JUL-16 22:35:00 to 05-JUL-16 22:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARROLL NEU ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Carroll Municipal Airport AWOS recorded 50 kt wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, IOWA
From 05-JUL-16 22:40:00 to 05-JUL-16 22:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE CITY
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Home weather station recorded 62 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, IOWA
From 05-JUL-16 22:43:00 to 05-JUL-16 22:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARROLL NEU ARPT
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Carroll Municipal Airport AWOS recorded 69 mph wind gust.