Severe thunderstorms tracked across all of eastern Iowa during the late afternoon and evening of Saturday March 5, 2022. Thunderstorms initially developed in southwest Iowa, and moved across central Iowa during the afternoon hours before reaching, our area after 600 PM. Initially, storms produced large hail and tornadoes over central Iowa, before the threat evolved more into damaging winds and tornadoes as storms moved into eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois. Winds around 60-75 MPH were reported from trained spotters and first responders, with confirmed reports of damage in some locations. EF-1 tornadoes occurred near Davenport and Vinton.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, IOWA
From 05-MAR-22 20:45:00 to 05-MAR-22 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAVENPORT ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An off duty NWS employee reported that the housing for a traffic light at the intersection of Division and 76th Streets were physically turned by strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, IOWA
From 05-MAR-22 19:58:00 to 05-MAR-22 19:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROME
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reporter reported a large tree was uprooted. The time of the event was estimated using radar.

Tornado in BENTON, IOWA
From 05-MAR-22 19:10:00 to 05-MAR-22 19:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARRISON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado developed about 2.5 miles southwest of Vinton Saturday evening, and tracked northeast through the northwest portion of Vinton, before lifting northeast of town. The tornado was on the ground for about 16 minutes, along a 14 mile path. The maximum tornado width was about 400 yards. The tornado was rated a strong EF-1, with maximum estimated winds around 110 mph. Southwest of Vinton, the tornado snapped numerous power poles and damaged trees and outbuildings. In northwest Vinton, the tornado damaged numerous structures, including mobile homes, houses, and wood frame metal buildings in an industrial park. Numerous residents of the mobile home park that was impacted went to the designated storm shelter built by the city of Vinton. Outdoor warning sirens were activated 3 times before the tornado moved into far northwest Vinton. There were no reported injuries or fatalities. The tornado continued northeast through rural areas, causing tree and outbuilding damage.

Tornado in SCOTT, IOWA
From 05-MAR-22 20:37:00 to 05-MAR-22 20:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST LAKE PARK
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado produced intermittent damage along a roughly 4 mile path. The peak estimated winds were 90 to 95 MPH with a maximum width of 300 yards. The most significant damage was noted at a farmstead on 160th Street, east of 100th Avenue, where several outbuildings were damage or destroyed, and trees were damaged or snapped. Boards were also impaled into the roof and walls of a barn.  Additional damage was noted at a farmstead on Utah Avenue north of Duck Creek. Several outbuildings were damaged with some losing roof panels and damaging other structures. Tree damage was noted with several trees uprooted or snapped. A wood plank was driven into the ground. Primarily intermittent tree damage was noted along the remainder of the track, with large branches down or trees snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, IOWA
From 05-MAR-22 20:50:00 to 05-MAR-22 20:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BETTENDORF
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An off duty NWS employee reported that siding was removed from a house due to high winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in DES MOINES, IOWA
From 05-MAR-22 20:27:00 to 05-MAR-22 20:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: DODGEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported roof damage along with a shed blown down at this locating. The time of this event was estimated using radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in KEOKUK, IOWA
From 05-MAR-22 19:02:00 to 05-MAR-22 19:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEDRICK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report of damage to a farmstead. The time of the event was estimated using radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MUSCATINE, IOWA
From 05-MAR-22 20:22:00 to 05-MAR-22 20:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOSCOW
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio estimated a thunderstorm wind gust of 64 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUBUQUE, IOWA
From 05-MAR-22 20:12:00 to 05-MAR-22 20:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW VIENNA
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, IOWA
From 05-MAR-22 20:46:00 to 05-MAR-22 20:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAVENPORT ARPT
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The RSOIS at the Davenport NWS Office measured a thunderstorm wind gust of 62 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLINTON, IOWA
From 05-MAR-22 21:02:00 to 05-MAR-22 21:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLINTON MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Clinton Municipal Airport AWOS measured a thunderstorm wind gust of 64 MPH.

Hail in IOWA, IOWA
From 05-MAR-22 19:36:00 to 05-MAR-22 19:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH ENGLISH
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in JONES, IOWA
From 05-MAR-22 19:53:00 to 05-MAR-22 19:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTICELLO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in LINN, IOWA
From 05-MAR-22 20:03:00 to 05-MAR-22 20:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: PALO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in LINN, IOWA
From 05-MAR-22 19:23:00 to 05-MAR-22 19:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELY
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured a 52 knot wind gust.

Hail in MUSCATINE, IOWA
From 05-MAR-22 20:22:00 to 05-MAR-22 20:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOSCOW
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, IOWA
From 05-MAR-22 19:18:00 to 05-MAR-22 19:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: VINTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media estimated thunderstorm winds of 60 to 70 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, IOWA
From 05-MAR-22 19:35:00 to 05-MAR-22 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRFIELD MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Tornado in SCOTT, IOWA
From 05-MAR-22 20:37:00 to 05-MAR-22 20:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUE GRASS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS Storm Survey found that a brief weak tornado damaged a shed and some trees. The peak estimated wind speed is 65 MPH.