Showers and thunderstorms developed along a cold front in the early morning hours, with quarter sized hail and a few stronger winds gusts reported in central Iowa around sunrise. This pushed east of the area by mid morning and temperatures warmed. This allowed for deep mixing and non-thunderstorm associated wind gusts of 50 to over 60 mph occurred across the area through the afternoon. In the evening a secondary front passed across the state, with daytime heating allowing for more robust convection to develop. The bowing, linear storm system primarily produced a swath of wind gusts and damage, however a few smaller hail reports were made.

High Wind in CARROLL, IOWA
From 23-APR-22 10:00:00 to 23-APR-22 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in CRAWFORD, IOWA
From 23-APR-22 10:00:00 to 23-APR-22 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in AUDUBON, IOWA
From 23-APR-22 10:00:00 to 23-APR-22 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in CASS, IOWA
From 23-APR-22 10:00:00 to 23-APR-22 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Multiple vehicle tipped in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, IOWA
From 23-APR-22 17:57:00 to 23-APR-22 17:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: AFTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Metal shed damaged and 3 to 4 inch diameter trees down 2.5 miles south of Afton.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINNEBAGO, IOWA
From 23-APR-22 17:57:00 to 23-APR-22 17:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: LELAND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Farm implement garage destroyed. Report via KIMT tv.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, IOWA
From 23-APR-22 18:00:00 to 23-APR-22 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRESTON
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Peak wind gust of 59 mph.

High Wind in CLARKE, IOWA
From 23-APR-22 11:57:00 to 23-APR-22 11:57:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Report of roof damage and a steel plate being lifted 20 yards and packed into ground. Personal weather station recorded 62 mph gust.

High Wind in ADAIR, IOWA
From 23-APR-22 10:15:00 to 23-APR-22 10:15:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Vehicle tipped by high winds.

Tornado in POLK, IOWA
From 23-APR-22 17:21:00 to 23-APR-22 17:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: POLK CITY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

QLCS system was passing through central Iowa and produced a series of three tornadoes in close proximity to one another between the Des Moines metro area and Ames.  This was the first tornado of the group and also the strongest.  It touched down south of Madrid, Iowa and moved quickly northeast.  It encountered a farmstead shortly after forming snapping tree trunks and flipping a 5th wheel camper producing EF1 damage.  The tornado then remained in open farmland and crossed into Boone County.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, IOWA
From 23-APR-22 06:45:00 to 23-APR-22 06:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSCEOLA MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A 60 mph wind gust manually observed between official observations.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, IOWA
From 23-APR-22 16:27:00 to 23-APR-22 16:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: RANDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Grain bin destroyed at Rand's co-op. Time estimated via radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAIR, IOWA
From 23-APR-22 16:40:00 to 23-APR-22 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSSERDALE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter report of 60 to 70 mph winds near Menlo and interstate 80.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUMBOLDT, IOWA
From 23-APR-22 17:06:00 to 23-APR-22 17:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAKOTA CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tree branch roughly 6 inches in diameter broken off.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, IOWA
From 23-APR-22 17:10:00 to 23-APR-22 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERRY MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

An AWOS report of 58 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUMBOLDT, IOWA
From 23-APR-22 17:17:00 to 23-APR-22 17:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARNOLD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Greenhouse windows blown out, branches down, and power out. Delayed report with time estimated via radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, IOWA
From 23-APR-22 17:23:00 to 23-APR-22 17:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINDSOR HGTS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tree down along north walnut creek. Delayed report, time estimated via radar.

Funnel Cloud in POLK, IOWA
From 23-APR-22 17:24:00 to 23-APR-22 17:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: POLK CITY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Funnel cloud observed near Saylorville Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, IOWA
From 23-APR-22 17:25:00 to 23-APR-22 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROCKER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Roof damage to home and outbuilding. Delayed report, time estimated via radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, IOWA
From 23-APR-22 17:36:00 to 23-APR-22 17:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEBSTER CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tree split and fell on house. Delayed report, time estimated via radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in STORY, IOWA
From 23-APR-22 17:38:00 to 23-APR-22 17:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: AMES ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

An ASOS report of a 60 mph gust.

Tornado in BOONE, IOWA
From 23-APR-22 17:23:00 to 23-APR-22 17:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADRID
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado passed from Polk into Boone southeast of Madrid.  It remained on the ground passing through southeast Boone county encountering a couple of farmstead with mainly minor tree damage.  Otherwise, the bulk of the path was across open farmland.  A TDS was also observed on the KDMX WSR-88D radar.  This tornado crossed from Boone county into Story county to the southwest of Kelley, Iowa.

Tornado in STORY, IOWA
From 23-APR-22 17:31:00 to 23-APR-22 17:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLEY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado entered Story county from Boone county and immediately passed near a farmstead.  It destroyed a small empty feed bin and tossed it into a field.  Otherwise, the tornado remained in open cropland before dissipating shortly thereafter.

Tornado in POLK, IOWA
From 23-APR-22 17:23:00 to 23-APR-22 17:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROCKER
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

This was the 2nd tornado of three which occurred between the Des Moines metro and Ames on this day.  This particular tornado produced a TDS on the KDMX WSR-88D radar from far northern Polk into Boone county.  No ground damage was observed by the ground survey, hence the EFU rating.

Tornado in BOONE, IOWA
From 23-APR-22 17:24:00 to 23-APR-22 17:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHELDAHL
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

This tornado continued into Boone County from Polk County.  This tornado was observed via a TDS on the WSR-88D radar and it remained in rural cropland for the duration of its path in Boone county before lifting. No damage was observed to any damage indicators via the ground survey, hence the EFU rating.

Tornado in POLK, IOWA
From 23-APR-22 17:24:00 to 23-APR-22 17:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROCKER
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado developed northeast of Polk City and immediately encountered a farmstead.  It did some damage to the shingles and facia along with minor tree damage, all rated as EF0 damage.  The tornado continued to the northeast across a mixture of farmland and tree rows producing mostly minor tree damage before lifting.

Hail in AUDUBON, IOWA
From 23-APR-22 05:08:00 to 23-APR-22 05:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: IMBALLTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public report of quarter sized hail via social media. Delayed report, time estimated via radar.

Hail in DALLAS, IOWA
From 23-APR-22 07:38:00 to 23-APR-22 07:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: ADEL
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported nickel sized hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, IOWA
From 23-APR-22 17:55:00 to 23-APR-22 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLER
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

AWOS report of a 59 mph gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in KOSSUTH, IOWA
From 23-APR-22 16:43:00 to 23-APR-22 16:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEDYARD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several farm buildings damaged along highway 169. Delayed report, time estimated via radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAIR, IOWA
From 23-APR-22 16:45:00 to 23-APR-22 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOWE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Stuart Fire Department reports 60 to 70 mph winds with extremely heavy rainfall and pea sized hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, IOWA
From 23-APR-22 16:58:00 to 23-APR-22 16:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEXTER
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager estimated winds at 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, IOWA
From 23-APR-22 17:00:00 to 23-APR-22 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALLENDER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public report of a large Morton building damaged due to wind in Callender via broadcast media.

Hail in WEBSTER, IOWA
From 23-APR-22 17:08:00 to 23-APR-22 17:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT DODGE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Mping report of penny sized hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in STORY, IOWA
From 23-APR-22 17:38:00 to 23-APR-22 17:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: AMES ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Multiple tree limbs down via broadcast media.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, IOWA
From 23-APR-22 19:25:00 to 23-APR-22 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARSHALLTOWN ARPT
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

ASOS reported a 59 mph gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASS, IOWA
From 23-APR-22 16:18:00 to 23-APR-22 16:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: WIOTA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager estimated 60 mph winds with near zero visibility in heavy rain.

High Wind in EMMET, IOWA
From 23-APR-22 10:00:00 to 23-APR-22 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in HARDIN, IOWA
From 23-APR-22 18:02:00 to 23-APR-22 18:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUBBARD
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A 62 mph wind gust reported by NWS employee.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, IOWA
From 23-APR-22 18:17:00 to 23-APR-22 18:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINTERSET ARPT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Personal weather station recorded 63 mph gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, IOWA
From 23-APR-22 18:18:00 to 23-APR-22 18:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINTERSET
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Roof damage to Winterset Fire Department. Trailers also tipped at racetrack.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, IOWA
From 23-APR-22 18:20:00 to 23-APR-22 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ACKLEY
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Delayed report of 63 mph wind gust. Time estimated via radar.

High Wind in PALO ALTO, IOWA
From 23-APR-22 10:00:00 to 23-APR-22 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in POCAHONTAS, IOWA
From 23-APR-22 10:00:00 to 23-APR-22 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in SAC, IOWA
From 23-APR-22 10:00:00 to 23-APR-22 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in CALHOUN, IOWA
From 23-APR-22 10:00:00 to 23-APR-22 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, IOWA
From 23-APR-22 18:32:00 to 23-APR-22 18:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARSHALLTOWN ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

ASOS report of 58 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, IOWA
From 23-APR-22 18:33:00 to 23-APR-22 18:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: CUMMING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Report of 2 semis blown off of interstate 35 near mile marker 61.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, IOWA
From 23-APR-22 18:45:00 to 23-APR-22 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: DES MOINES
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media reported 60 mph wind and half inch hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, IOWA
From 23-APR-22 18:45:00 to 23-APR-22 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSCEOLA MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 60 mph wind gust from AWOS.