An intense shortwave trough crossed the central and northern Plains during the day on March 6th. This resulted in a strong cold front that swept through eastern Nebraska and western Iowa during the afternoon. Although moisture was limited ahead of the cold front, strong forcing associated with the front and cold temperatures aloft created an atmosphere favorable for strong thunderstorms. The thunderstorms were generally wind and hail producers.

Hail in MONONA, IOWA
From 06-MAR-17 14:36:00 to 06-MAR-17 14:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: ONAWA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in HARRISON, IOWA
From 06-MAR-17 15:35:00 to 06-MAR-17 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MISSOURI VLY ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in POTTAWATTAMIE, IOWA
From 06-MAR-17 15:36:00 to 06-MAR-17 15:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: HONEY CREEK
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in POTTAWATTAMIE, IOWA
From 06-MAR-17 15:36:00 to 06-MAR-17 15:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOVELAND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in HARRISON, IOWA
From 06-MAR-17 15:45:00 to 06-MAR-17 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEEBEETOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in POTTAWATTAMIE, IOWA
From 06-MAR-17 16:50:00 to 06-MAR-17 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVOCA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in FREMONT, IOWA
From 06-MAR-17 17:14:00 to 06-MAR-17 17:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMBURG
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in PAGE, IOWA
From 06-MAR-17 17:49:00 to 06-MAR-17 17:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARINDA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, IOWA
From 06-MAR-17 16:05:00 to 06-MAR-17 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTPHALIA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The spotter indicated that a large playground set was destroyed by the wind in the backyard of the home.

Thunderstorm Wind in MILLS, IOWA
From 06-MAR-17 16:30:00 to 06-MAR-17 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENWOOD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement indicated tree damage as well as power lines downed by the wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in FREMONT, IOWA
From 06-MAR-17 16:59:00 to 06-MAR-17 16:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: RANDOLPH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Telephone lines were downed by the winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in FREMONT, IOWA
From 06-MAR-17 17:08:00 to 06-MAR-17 17:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: SIDNEY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines and poles were reported blown over by the winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in PAGE, IOWA
From 06-MAR-17 17:54:00 to 06-MAR-17 17:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHAMBAUGH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

An unanchored yard shed and lead to the shed were destroyed by the strong winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, IOWA
From 06-MAR-17 17:22:00 to 06-MAR-17 17:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: RED OAK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down in the Red Oak Cemetery.