An enhanced risk resulted in a numerous hail event across southwest Iowa. Storms developed after 4 PM along a stationary front near the Nebraska/Kansas border and moved into Iowa. A total of 55 storm reports were sent out by the office, most of which were for hail. The largest hailstone reported was 3 inches near Thurman. In addition to the hail, there were 3 observed tornadoes. Two in Fremont County and one in Pottawatomie County.

Hail in FREMONT, IOWA
From 19-APR-23 16:28:00 to 19-APR-23 16:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: THURMAN
Magnitude: 3.00 
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported 3-inch hail near Thurman.

Tornado in FREMONT, IOWA
From 19-APR-23 19:16:00 to 19-APR-23 19:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: PAYNE
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Reported by: Public

Multiple photographs and reports from storm chasers and public confirm a brief tornado near this location. No damage was reported or surveyed.

Hail in MILLS, IOWA
From 19-APR-23 17:00:00 to 19-APR-23 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MALVERN
Magnitude: 2.50 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported golf ball and tennis ball size hail that damaged siding, roofing, and car windows.

Hail in FREMONT, IOWA
From 19-APR-23 17:08:00 to 19-APR-23 17:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: SIDNEY
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Public

Public reported 2-inch hail.

Hail in POTTAWATTAMIE, IOWA
From 19-APR-23 17:08:00 to 19-APR-23 17:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINDEN
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported 2-inch hail.

Hail in FREMONT, IOWA
From 19-APR-23 17:13:00 to 19-APR-23 17:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: THURMAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported quarter size hail.

Hail in MONONA, IOWA
From 19-APR-23 17:28:00 to 19-APR-23 17:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLENCOE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media relayed reported of 1.5-inch hail.

Hail in FREMONT, IOWA
From 19-APR-23 16:29:00 to 19-APR-23 16:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARTLETT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported 1.75-inch hail.

Hail in MILLS, IOWA
From 19-APR-23 16:37:00 to 19-APR-23 16:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENWOOD
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

Public reported 1.25-inch hail.

Hail in MILLS, IOWA
From 19-APR-23 16:44:00 to 19-APR-23 16:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINEOLA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Public reported 1-inch hail.

Hail in MILLS, IOWA
From 19-APR-23 16:47:00 to 19-APR-23 16:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINEOLA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Public reported 1-inch hail.

Hail in MONONA, IOWA
From 19-APR-23 17:10:00 to 19-APR-23 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: TURIN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Public reported 1-inch hail via mPING.

Hail in MILLS, IOWA
From 19-APR-23 17:50:00 to 19-APR-23 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENDERSON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Public reported 2-inch hail via mPING.

Tornado in FREMONT, IOWA
From 19-APR-23 19:23:00 to 19-APR-23 19:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: THURMAN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple photographs and accounts from storm chasers and public confirm a tornado in this approximate location that lasted for approximately 3 minutes. No damage was reported with this tornado.

Tornado in POTTAWATTAMIE, IOWA
From 19-APR-23 18:10:00 to 19-APR-23 18:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: MACEDONIA
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple photos, videos, and reports confirm that a brief 30-second-long ground circulation developed below a long-lived funnel cloud in this approximate location, lofting dust or light debris. No damage was reported or surveyed with this tornado.

Hail in MILLS, IOWA
From 19-APR-23 17:31:00 to 19-APR-23 17:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: MALVERN
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Public

Received 2 reports from the public in a span of 5 minutes for hail 1.75 to 2 inches in diameter via mPING and social media.

Hail in MONONA, IOWA
From 19-APR-23 18:00:00 to 19-APR-23 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: UTE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported quarter sized hail cover the ground in Ute.

Hail in FREMONT, IOWA
From 19-APR-23 18:05:00 to 19-APR-23 18:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMBURG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported 1-inch hail.

Hail in MILLS, IOWA
From 19-APR-23 19:23:00 to 19-APR-23 19:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: PACIFIC CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Public reported 1-inch hail.

Hail in FREMONT, IOWA
From 19-APR-23 18:37:00 to 19-APR-23 18:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMBURG
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Public reported 1.75-inch hail.

Hail in MILLS, IOWA
From 19-APR-23 19:29:00 to 19-APR-23 19:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENWOOD
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

Public reported 1.25-inch hail.

Hail in MILLS, IOWA
From 19-APR-23 19:30:00 to 19-APR-23 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENWOOD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Public reported 1-inch hail via mPING.

Hail in FREMONT, IOWA
From 19-APR-23 16:27:00 to 19-APR-23 16:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC PAUL
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Public

Public reported 1.5-inch hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in POTTAWATTAMIE, IOWA
From 19-APR-23 20:32:00 to 19-APR-23 20:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: TREYNOR
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported an estimated wind gust of 60 mph.

Hail in MILLS, IOWA
From 19-APR-23 16:38:00 to 19-APR-23 16:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENWOOD
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Public

Public reported 2-inch hail.