Power Outage in Fort Madison, IA

Tree limbs and power lines were damaged along Avenue F in Fort Madison.

Winds blew down a tree onto power lines, causing a power outage in downtown, with 1400 customers without power.

An NWS Storm Survey team found that an EF-2 tornado touched down in an open field southwest of Wayland, Missouri damaging trees and breaking windows. The tornado then moved east northeast over rural areas damaging trees. As the tornado approached Highway 27, it strengthened, causing EF-2 damage to power poles. The tornado hit a DOT facility, destroying doors and a salt shelter. When the tornado crossed the highway, a semi was overturned, causing one injury. The tornado crossed the Des Moines River into Lee County Iowa where it caused EF-1 damage to trees before lifting about 1.1 miles north northeast of the river. The peak estimated winds along its entire path were 115 MPH.

A mix of sleet and freezing rain fell through the event. There was a light glaze on paved surfaces. There were also reports of 300 to 400 customers without power in Fort Madison.

A brief tornado with wind estimated at 95 mph destroyed a barn and grain bin along Saint Paul Road. Some trees and a power line were also blown down. A couple of chimneys were damaged.

This was a delayed report and time was estimated by radar. A trained spotter reported numerous trees, branches, and powerlines down in a 4 by 6 block area within the city of Fort Madison.

A trained spotter reported power lines down in Fort Madison, along with some power poles on fire.

Wind gusts estimated to be 60 mph caused a power outage across the west side of Fort Madison, IA at 900 pm CDT June 26.

Wind gusts estimated to be 65 mph blew some tree limbs and power lines down throughout Fort Madison, IA at 535 pm CDT August 20.

Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph blew down some trees in Fort Madison, IA around 620 pm June 27. A power outage was also observed.

Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph blew down some trees and power lines about 8 miles northwest of Argyle, IA around 330 am June 22.

Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph blew a tree down at 2324 Avenue D in Fort Madison, IA around 150 am June 8. The tree pulled power lines down with it.

Wind gusts estimated to be 65 mph blew down some trees and power lines in Croton, IA around 705 pm July 27.

A trained spotter in Fort Madison reported ice accumulations of 1/4 to 1/2 inch, which downed some power lines.

From KEOK AWOS. KEOK measured a 56 knot (64mph) wind from 1500-1502 CST before power was lost. KDVN 88D radar data would suggest that severe winds continued for another 8 minutes before ending.

Trees and power lines down. A girl was injured when a temporary display at a store fell on her.

KEOK AWOS. Power failed after 2012 CST so maximum gust may have been higher.

Widespread trees down, no power

Power lines down

Tree limbs and power lines down.

Straight line winds knocked down several trees and power lines. Trees blocked roads and a few landed on vehicles.

The fourth and final tornado in the cyclic Lee County supercell developed just east of the Bardlow Farm and moved east northeast to the edge of Montrose before dissipating. Numerous trees and power lines were downed with a garage being totally destroyed. A barn had its roof lifted, slightly twisted, and then set back down on the parent structure. If the tornado have gone another two blocks, it would have moved into a residential area of Montrose.