A surface low for a few days July 7th and 8th. While the parameter space was not conducive to strong convection, the steep lapse rates, low LCLs, and sufficient 0-3 km CAPE resulted in a favorable environment for funnel cloud development both days. Several funnel clouds were reported across central and northern Iowa, along with two tornadoes documented under developing storms during the afternoon of July 7th.  These spin-ups remained in open areas with little damage. Storms were also efficient rain producers, with a pocket of 3 to 5 inches in Hardin and Grundy counties.

Tornado in HARDIN, IOWA
From 07-JUL-22 16:17:00 to 07-JUL-22 16:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAGLE CITY
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

This tornado was captured on a photograph and found on social media.  It developed underneath a developing shower and remained in rural cropland.  There were no damage indicators impacted, hence the EFU rating.

Funnel Cloud in DALLAS, IOWA
From 07-JUL-22 15:30:00 to 07-JUL-22 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HADDEN HILL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Delayed report, time estimated by radar.

Funnel Cloud in DALLAS, IOWA
From 07-JUL-22 16:15:00 to 07-JUL-22 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: DALLAS CENTER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Delayed report, time estimated by radar.

Funnel Cloud in JASPER, IOWA
From 07-JUL-22 16:55:00 to 07-JUL-22 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWBURG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Delayed report, time estimated by radar.

Heavy Rain in HARDIN, IOWA
From 07-JUL-22 15:00:00 to 07-JUL-22 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: IOWA FALLS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Report of 3.5 inches of rain in a few hours. US 65 had a single lane closure due to standing water however one way traffic was maintained.

Heavy Rain in GRUNDY, IOWA
From 07-JUL-22 15:56:00 to 07-JUL-22 19:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: FERN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A report of 5.30 inches of rain relayed by KWWL.

Tornado in CARROLL, IOWA
From 07-JUL-22 13:32:00 to 07-JUL-22 13:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: TEMPLETON
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

The tornado was captured via a photograph and found on social media.  It was a brief landspout located south of Templeton Iowa impacting no damage indicator, hence the EFU rating.

Heavy Rain in HARDIN, IOWA
From 07-JUL-22 15:00:00 to 07-JUL-22 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: IOWA FALLS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Report of 3.75 inches of rain in 3 hours. Relayed by KCCI TV.

Heavy Rain in HARDIN, IOWA
From 07-JUL-22 06:00:00 to 08-JUL-22 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: IOWA FALLS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A 24 hour rainfall report of 3.31 inches.

Funnel Cloud in PALO ALTO, IOWA
From 08-JUL-22 11:20:00 to 08-JUL-22 11:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: EMMETSBURG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Funnel Cloud in POLK, IOWA
From 08-JUL-22 17:13:00 to 08-JUL-22 17:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAYLORVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Funnel cloud spotted in southwest Ankeny. Report from social media.

Funnel Cloud in EMMET, IOWA
From 08-JUL-22 15:05:00 to 08-JUL-22 15:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: ESTHERVILLE ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Funnel cloud spotted east of Estherville. Report from social media.