Power Outage in Ainsworth, IA

Thunderstorm Wind. A tree was blown down, onto a power line.

June 29, 2023

Thunderstorm Wind. Widespread straight-line winds that produced extensive damage were reported throughout Washington County, associated with a derecho. These winds lasted around an hour in total at any one location, even though the initial line of storms moved out quickly. Damaging straight-line winds continued and were associated with the rear inflow jet. Maximum wind speeds were estimated to be 60 to 80 MPH. These estimates were determined based off damage reports and photos submitted through social media. The duration of strong winds caused extensive damage to some trees, powerlines, crops, and a few structures in their path. The widespread damage also resulted in long duration power outages.

August 10, 2020

Thunderstorm Wind. A trained spotter reported that trees and power lines were down on railroad street.

June 28, 2019

Winter Storm. A NWS COOP Observer reported 5 inches of snow in 4 miles east of Wellman, Iowa. Significant blowing and drifting snow was widespread over the area with white out conditions at times lingering through the day of February 12. Power outages from down power lines, power poles, and tree branch damage were widespread.

February 11, 2019

Thunderstorm Wind. The local newspaper, The Kalona Times, reported a few large trees, numerous large branches, and a power pole down.

September 18, 2018

Washington County Sees Power Outages, Some Damage from Thunderstorm https://t.co/nSJ3u2tvJz

@KCII_Radio - December 16, 2021 12:29

Tree Damage, Power Outages Predicted for High Wind Warning https://t.co/ILVmPzhpiQ

@KCII_Radio - December 15, 2021 12:29