A large complex of showers and thunderstorms progressed across southeast Iowa during the afternoon of July 17th. These storms produced damaging wind gusts up to 70 MPH at times, causing damage to roofs, carports, siding, and uprooted or damaged trees. Additionally, torrential rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches were reported. The torrential rains caused brief flash flooding in the city of Keokuk.

Hail in LEE, IOWA
From 17-JUL-19 14:18:00 to 17-JUL-19 14:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: KEOKUK
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in VAN BUREN, IOWA
From 17-JUL-19 13:25:00 to 17-JUL-19 13:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORRIS PARK
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported that power poles were down in the area and that they did not have power at their residence. Additionally, four inch diameter tree branches were broken and corn was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in VAN BUREN, IOWA
From 17-JUL-19 13:25:00 to 17-JUL-19 13:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: STOCKPORT
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported that several large trees were uprooted or split in half.  The trees were between 15 to 18 inches in diameter. They also reported that several carports were damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, IOWA
From 17-JUL-19 13:40:00 to 17-JUL-19 13:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT HAMILL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported that a tool shed roof was blown off.  They estimated that the thunderstorm wind speeds were 60 to 70 MPH. The time of the event was estimated using radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, IOWA
From 17-JUL-19 13:42:00 to 17-JUL-19 13:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT UNION
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported that  a large, 14 inch diameter, tree limb fell on a house. There was also debris, like garbage cans, flying around.

Thunderstorm Wind in DES MOINES, IOWA
From 17-JUL-19 14:43:00 to 17-JUL-19 14:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: (BRL)BURLINGTON MUNI
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Lightning in LINN, IOWA
From 17-JUL-19 12:18:00 to 17-JUL-19 12:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIAWATHA
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local broadcast media relayed a report that a lightning strike totaled a vehicle at Apple Kids Childcare.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, IOWA
From 17-JUL-19 13:12:00 to 17-JUL-19 13:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAYLAND
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Wayland Fire Chief reports that numerous trees were down in town.  A few structures had their roofs ripped off and a horse born was destroyed in the area.

Flash Flood in LEE, IOWA
From 17-JUL-19 13:40:00 to 17-JUL-19 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: KEOKUK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported that two inches of rain fell with passing storms. This caused isolated flash flooding in Keokuk. An intersection that normally floods during storms had water that came up much deeper than normal and was approximately 4 feet deep.  The water appeared to come up 2 feet on the doors of some businesses. The water had receded by the time of the report.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, IOWA
From 17-JUL-19 14:00:00 to 17-JUL-19 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTROSE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The roof was damaged at the Gregory Manufacturing Company north of Montrose. A picture of the damage was sent via social media.  The time of the event was estimated using radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in DES MOINES, IOWA
From 17-JUL-19 14:05:00 to 17-JUL-19 14:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: DODGEVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gust was observed in an open area with no damage.