Power Outage in Columbus Junction, IA

Thunderstorm Wind. A power company repair main confirmed that thunderstorm snapped off two power poles. No other damage was found. Time of the event was estimated using radar.

March 31, 2023

Tornado. A tornado touched down west of Grandview Iowa, and broke off wooden power poles about 3 feet off the ground as well as uprooting a few trees and breaking tree limbs. A semi was blown into a ditch in the same area.

March 06, 2017

Thunderstorm Wind. Wind gusts estimated to be 65 mph blew down a 3 foot diameter tree in Grandview, IA at 336 pm CDT July 23. A power outage was also observed in town.

July 23, 2010

Thunderstorm Wind. Bow echo entered Louisa County from Henry County and affected mainly the southern part of the county before crossing the Mississippi River into Illinois. Trees and power poles down were the primary damage but several homes and buildings were damaged by falling trees, had shingles removed, or suffered partial roof failure. A car dealership under construction at the junction of U.S. 61 and highway 78 was destroyed or 4.2 miles east of Morning Sun. Pictures indicate all the debris laying in one direction. However, the manager of a nearby convenience store reported seeing a funnel. Radar data is in conclusive but the location is on the leading edge of the squall line and is likely a gustnado. Based on radar, the following times are established (all CST); Morning Sun 1138-1148, 4.2E of Morning Sun 1143-1153, Oakville 1147-1157.

June 08, 2005

Thunderstorm Wind. Power lines down

April 30, 2003

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