Power Outage in Oxford Junction, IA

Thunderstorm Wind. Widespread straight-line winds that produced extensive damage were reported throughout Jones 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 80 to 100 MPH for much of the county, with an area of 100 MPH or higher in the south central part of the county. These estimates were determined based off damage reports and photos submitted through social media. The duration of strong winds caused extensive damage to most trees, powerlines, crops, and structures in their path. The widespread damage also resulted in long duration power outages.

August 10, 2020

Thunderstorm Wind. Law enforcement relayed a report that a large tree branch snapped off and fell onto power polls in Anamosa.

July 07, 2020

Winter Storm. A NWS COOP observer reported 8.5 inches of snow in Monticello, 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. A trained spotter reported multiple trees and limbs were down on the north side of Anamosa. Some of the trees came down on power lines. The spotter also reported pea to dime sized hail.

July 05, 2017

Thunderstorm Wind. The county emergency manager reported trees, limbs and power lines down in Anamosa. Three homes were damaged by trees falling on them.

July 05, 2017