Severe storms moved across northeast Iowa during the evening of April 12th. These storms produced five tornadoes and damaging wind gusts as high as 72 mph in Nora Springs (Floyd County). EF1 tornadoes occurred near Brownville (Mitchell County) and south of Riceville in both Mitchell and Howard Counties with both tornadoes damaging farm buildings and trees. EF0 tornadoes touched down in northern Floyd County into southern Mitchell County west of Orchard, near Saratoga (Howard County), and close to Ridgeway (Winneshiek County) with damage limited to trees and a few farm buildings. The Governor of Iowa issued a disaster proclamation for Howard, Mitchell, and Winneshiek Counties.

Tornado in MITCHELL, IOWA
From 12-APR-22 21:46:00 to 12-APR-22 21:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEROA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This EF0 tornado developed in Floyd County and moved into Mitchell County southwest of Osage. The tornado moved to the northeast across rural parts of southern Mitchell County before dissipating south of Osage. Damage was primarily limited to trees.

Tornado in FLOYD, IOWA
From 12-APR-22 21:41:00 to 12-APR-22 21:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUDD
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF0 tornado developed northeast of Nora Springs and moved northeast across rural parts of Floyd County before moving into Mitchell County. Damage appeared to be limited and mainly to trees.

Tornado in MITCHELL, IOWA
From 12-APR-22 21:57:00 to 12-APR-22 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNVLLE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 110.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This EF1 tornado developed southwest of Brownville and proceeded to move northeast through the small community before dissipating northeast of town. Farm outbuildings and trees were damaged along the path.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, IOWA
From 12-APR-22 20:00:00 to 12-APR-22 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORA SPGS
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A 72 mph gust was measured in Nora Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, IOWA
From 12-APR-22 21:56:00 to 12-APR-22 21:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHARLES CITY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

An estimated 60 mph wind gust occurred at the fire station in Charles City.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, IOWA
From 12-APR-22 22:03:00 to 12-APR-22 22:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHARLES CITY ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The automated weather observing equipment at the Charles City airport measured a 64 mph gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINNESHIEK, IOWA
From 12-APR-22 22:37:00 to 12-APR-22 22:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIDGEWAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Some outbuildings were damaged in Ridgeway.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINNESHIEK, IOWA
From 12-APR-22 22:41:00 to 12-APR-22 22:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUFFTON
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

An estimated 62 mph gust occurred in Bluffton.

Hail in FAYETTE, IOWA
From 12-APR-22 22:59:00 to 12-APR-22 22:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAWKEYE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Tornado in HOWARD, IOWA
From 12-APR-22 22:10:00 to 12-APR-22 22:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: SARATOGA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 340.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF0 tornado developed southwest of Saratoga and tracked to the northeast before dissipating southeast of town. The tornado damaged trees and some farm outbuildings along its path.

Tornado in HOWARD, IOWA
From 12-APR-22 22:05:00 to 12-APR-22 22:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICEVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This EF1 tornado moved into Howard County south of Riceville and moved to the northeast before dissipating southeast of Riceville. Damage was mainly limited to trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINNESHIEK, IOWA
From 12-APR-22 22:36:00 to 12-APR-22 22:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIDGEWAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A farm outbuilding had the roof and two walls blown off southwest of Ridgeway.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINNESHIEK, IOWA
From 12-APR-22 22:41:00 to 12-APR-22 22:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAUGENDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large farm outbuilding had part of the roof and walls blown off east of Ridgeway.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINNESHIEK, IOWA
From 12-APR-22 22:40:00 to 12-APR-22 22:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIDGEWAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An old garage was pushed over by winds northeast of Ridgeway.

Tornado in MITCHELL, IOWA
From 12-APR-22 21:57:00 to 12-APR-22 22:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW HAVEN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 525.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This EF1 tornado developed south of New Haven and tracked northeast before moving into Howard County, passing south of Riceville. Along the path, numerous farm buildings, grain bins, and trees were damaged or destroyed.

Tornado in WINNESHIEK, IOWA
From 12-APR-22 22:36:00 to 12-APR-22 22:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIDGEWAY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 125.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF0 tornado touched down just outside of Ridgeway and moved into the very northwest side of town before dissipating. A few farm outbuildings were damaged along the path, and a livestock trailer was flipped onto its top.