A derecho swept across South Dakota and into Iowa on the evening of July 5th. This resulted in a swath of  wind gust from 50 to 65 plus mph resulting in a number of power outages, tree damage, and a few damaged structures. A brief tornado occurred near Estherville with minor damage. As the bowing thunderstorm complex reach central Iowa the gusts had dropped below severe criteria given the less favorable environment with decreased deep layer shear.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARDIN, IOWA
From 05-JUL-22 18:26:00 to 05-JUL-22 18:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: IOWA FALLS
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Emergency management also reports downed power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARDIN, IOWA
From 05-JUL-22 18:40:00 to 05-JUL-22 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEVES
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Peak wind gust from the Steamboat Rock RWIS station.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAPELLO, IOWA
From 05-JUL-22 20:41:00 to 05-JUL-22 20:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: (OTM)OTTUMWA INDSTRL
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, IOWA
From 05-JUL-22 18:45:00 to 05-JUL-22 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINDSOR HGTS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large tree branch down. Report via social media.

Tornado in EMMET, IOWA
From 05-JUL-22 16:37:00 to 05-JUL-22 16:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: ESTHERVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.50K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

This tornado was reported by local law enforcement with portions of it also captured on video.  Some of the path was also evident in high resolution satellite imagery.  This tornado remained mostly in open cropland doing damage to corn and beans.  However, it did pass by a couple of farmsteads with EF0 damage to trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in PALO ALTO, IOWA
From 05-JUL-22 16:39:00 to 05-JUL-22 16:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: AYRSHIRE
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Personal weather station recorded a 59 mph gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in EMMET, IOWA
From 05-JUL-22 17:00:00 to 05-JUL-22 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ESTHERVILLE ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in KOSSUTH, IOWA
From 05-JUL-22 17:15:00 to 05-JUL-22 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALGONA MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, IOWA
From 05-JUL-22 17:38:00 to 05-JUL-22 17:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRITT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds estimated to be 60 to 70 mph at this location with numerous branches up to three inches in diameter downed.

Hail in WORTH, IOWA
From 05-JUL-22 17:50:00 to 05-JUL-22 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: KENSETT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm Wind in WINNEBAGO, IOWA
From 05-JUL-22 17:54:00 to 05-JUL-22 17:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOREST CITY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees 12 inches in diameter down and power lines down. A few trees uprooted. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in KOSSUTH, IOWA
From 05-JUL-22 18:03:00 to 05-JUL-22 18:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALGONA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees down in Algona, ranging from six to twelve inches in diameter. Awning at gas station blown down and at least one tree down on a vehicle at a residence.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, IOWA
From 05-JUL-22 18:06:00 to 05-JUL-22 18:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLER
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in CERRO GORDO, IOWA
From 05-JUL-22 18:10:00 to 05-JUL-22 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: (MCW)MASON CITY MUNI
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS