Crushed farm sheds. Fierce winds, some clocked at 65 mph, caused damage in much of Iowa. Eastern counties were especially hard hit. Image: Winneshiek County Emergency Services
Multiple trucks blown over, blocking roads
POSTVILLE, Iowa – Tornadoes and storms brought hail and damaging winds across much of Iowa. At Postville, southeast of Decorah, farm buildings were leveled. Lots of communication was interrupted. The National Weather Service issued a call for citizen help to compile a count of touchdowns and assess damage. Wind at Cedar Rapids was recorded at 65 mph. South of Cedar Rapids a jack-knifed semi-rig blocked Highway 151. In separate incidents n Buchanan County two trucks overturned and blocked highways.
Touchdowns. Early compilation in blue circles. Image: National Weather Service