Power Outage in Russell, IA

Tornado. This tornado formed as two other tornadoes dissipated in southern Lucas county. The tornado moved to the northeast across rural areas of southern into central Lucas county primarily in wooded areas and cropland with little damage. Of note however, was a satellite tornado observed in chasing video (in seperate Storm Data entry) which developed north of the main tornado and moved south toward the main circulation, doing a complete revolution around the main tornado before being absorbed. Shortly afterwards, the tornado crossed State Highway 14 south of Chariton destroying a conservation center which was rated EF3. The tornado continued to the northeast removing a roof from a house along 235th Trail and passed through an open field before entering Red Haw State Park. The tornado ripped through a campground in the park with one fatality and one injury occurring. The tornado exited the park and crossed Highway 34 east of Chariton with numerous outbuildings and power poles damage or destroyed. The tornado then remained in rural wooded areas and cropland for the rest of its path with little additional damage noted.

March 05, 2022

Thunderstorm Wind. Iowa DOT reported road closed due to downed power lines. Time of greatest winds estimated from radar.

August 20, 2019

Thunderstorm Wind. Trained spotter reported whole trees, 4 to 6 inch branches, and power poles down on the north side of Chariton by the medical center.

June 24, 2015

Heavy Rain. Trained spotter reported 1.75 inches of rain in 20 minutes along with 50 mph or greater winds and power out at their home.

June 24, 2015

Thunderstorm Wind. An awning of a camper was torn off, some siding from a house was also removed. Power reported out.

June 19, 2011