Severe Weather in the Plains; Heavy Rainfall in the Northern Plains, Tennessee Valley and Southeast

Numerous severe thunderstorms with a potential for 60-80 mph winds, along with tornadoes (some strong), and large to very large hail are expected across the northern and central Plains through tonight. Heavy to excessive rainfall may bring a flooding threat to parts of North Dakota and Minnesota, and from the Ohio Valley to the Southeast through tonight. Read More >

August 26, 2004
...Summary of Storm Damage from the Cedar Rapids Area...

Various damage paths caused by straight line winds and short track tornadoes occurred. Here is a summary.

In Atkins, straight-line winds estimated between 60 to 70 mph occurred, causing a narrow swath of tree damage.

In Hiawatha, a National Weather Service storm damage team determined that the damage to a health care facility and Insurance building was caused by straight light thunderstorm winds estimated to be 70 mph. Winds of this magnitude are equivalent to an F0 tornado.

Three miles northwest of Marion, including the Hunter's Ridge area, an F1 tornado occurred. Winds were approximately 73 to 112 mph range. A home was damaged.

One mile west of Whittier, an F1 tornado occurred. Winds were approximately in the 73 to 112 mph range. The track was primarily through a cornfield...about 50 yards wide and 3/4 mile long. A roof was blown off a barn.

Damage to a nursing home in Hiawatha, IA.

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Severe Weather in the Plains; Heavy Rainfall in the Northern Plains, Tennessee Valley and Southeast

August 26, 2004 Severe

August 26, 2004 ...Summary of Storm Damage from the Cedar Rapids Area...

August 26, 2004
...Summary of Storm Damage from the Cedar Rapids Area...