A strong low pressure system moving just north of Iowa, brought a very strong cold front through Iowa and Illinois during the mid morning through afternoon of February 19th.  Behind this cold front, sustained west winds of 35 to 40 mph gusted frequently to 60 to 63 mph over all of eastern Iowa and northern Illinois found generally along and north of Interstate 80.

High Wind in SCOTT, IOWA
From 19-FEB-16 11:00:00 to 19-FEB-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

ASOS and AWOS observations from eastern Iowa airports along and north of Interstate 80 began reporting winds gusts of 50 to 60 mph around 11 am and continued through around 3 pm. The peak winds for all areas occurred around 1 pm. In addition, reports of damage occurring with these strong winds include a semi trailer blown over on Highway 61 near Park View, apartment rain gutter and deck railing damage in Davenport,  and a light pole blown over onto a car in Davenport.  Minor damage to a Ferris Wheel in Davenport was reported as well.

High Wind in JOHNSON, IOWA
From 19-FEB-16 11:00:00 to 19-FEB-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

ASOS observations from eastern Iowa airports along and north of Interstate 80 began reporting winds gusts of 50 to 63 mph around 11 am and continued through around 3 pm. The peak winds for all areas occurred around 1 pm. A tree was partially uprooted at the University of Iowa Campus.

High Wind in BENTON, IOWA
From 19-FEB-16 11:00:00 to 19-FEB-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

AWOS observations from eastern Iowa airports along and north of Interstate 80 began reporting winds gusts of 50 to 60 mph around 11 am and continued through around 3 pm. The peak winds for all areas occurred around 1 pm.

High Wind in IOWA, IOWA
From 19-FEB-16 11:00:00 to 19-FEB-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

AWOS observations from eastern Iowa airports along and north of Interstate 80 began reporting winds gusts of 50 to 60 mph around 11 am and continued through around 3 pm. The peak winds for all areas occurred around 1 pm.

High Wind in BUCHANAN, IOWA
From 19-FEB-16 11:00:00 to 19-FEB-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

AWOS observations from eastern Iowa airports along and north of Interstate 80 began reporting winds gusts of 50 to 60 mph around 11 am and continued through around 3 pm. The peak winds for all areas occurred around 1 pm.

High Wind in DELAWARE, IOWA
From 19-FEB-16 11:00:00 to 19-FEB-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

AWOS observations from eastern Iowa airports along and north of Interstate 80 began reporting winds gusts of 50 to 60 mph around 11 am and continued through around 3 pm. The peak winds for all areas occurred around 1 pm.

High Wind in MUSCATINE, IOWA
From 19-FEB-16 11:00:00 to 19-FEB-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

AWOS observations from eastern Iowa airports along and north of Interstate 80 began reporting winds gusts of 50 to 60 mph around 11 am and continued through around 3 pm. The peak winds for all areas occurred around 1 pm.

High Wind in CEDAR, IOWA
From 19-FEB-16 11:00:00 to 19-FEB-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

AWOS observations from eastern Iowa airports along and north of Interstate 80 began reporting winds gusts of 50 to 60 mph around 11 am and continued through around 3 pm. The peak winds for all areas occurred around 1 pm.

High Wind in JACKSON, IOWA
From 19-FEB-16 11:00:00 to 19-FEB-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

AWOS observations from eastern Iowa airports along and north of Interstate 80 began reporting winds gusts of 50 to 60 mph around 11 am and continued through around 3 pm. The peak winds for all areas occurred around 1 pm.

High Wind in JONES, IOWA
From 19-FEB-16 11:00:00 to 19-FEB-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

AWOS observations from eastern Iowa airports along and north of Interstate 80 began reporting winds gusts of 50 to 60 mph around 11 am and continued through around 3 pm. The peak winds for all areas occurred around 1 pm.

High Wind in DELAWARE, IOWA
From 19-FEB-16 11:00:00 to 19-FEB-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

AWOS observations from eastern Iowa airports along and north of Interstate 80 began reporting winds gusts of 50 to 60 mph around 11 am and continued through around 3 pm. The peak winds for all areas occurred around 1 pm.

High Wind in DUBUQUE, IOWA
From 19-FEB-16 09:49:00 to 19-FEB-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

ASOS observations from eastern Iowa airports along and north of Interstate 80 began reporting winds gusts of 50 to 60 mph around 10 am and continued through around 3 pm. The peak winds for all areas occurred around 1 pm.

High Wind in LINN, IOWA
From 19-FEB-16 11:00:00 to 19-FEB-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

ASOS and AWOS observations from eastern Iowa airports along and north of Interstate 80 began reporting winds gusts of 50 to 60 mph around 10 am and continued through around 3 pm. The peak winds for all areas occurred around 1 pm.