(Des Moines) A strong Spring low pressure brought multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms to portions of central Iowa on Tuesday, April 16th, 2024. Two storms produced tornadoes, one in rural Dallas County and the other in rural Calhoun and Pocahontas Counties. A few of the severe thunderstorms also produced hail of 1 to 2 inches in diameter and wind gusts of 50-60 mph. Environmental winds behind the dry line were quite strong as well, occasionally gusting in excess of 50-55 mph.
Storm Reports:
*2 WNW Dallas Center Dallas IA 4170 9400 Damage to outbuilding. Time estimated from radar. (DMX)
*2 E Minburn Dallas IA 4175 9399 Outbuilding sheet metal scattered in fields. (DMX)
*2 N Brunsville Plymouth IA 4284 9626 Confirmed tornado by emergency manager. (FSD)
*2 N Struble Sioux IA 4292 9619 Location estimated as viewed by emergency manager. (FSD)
*2 NNW Sioux Center Sioux IA 4310 9619 Brief tornado lasting approximately 1 min. Tin displayed from roof of outbuilding. (FSD)
*5 WSW Knierim Calhoun IA 4242 9453 (DMX)
*2 S Manson Calhoun IA 4250 9453 (DMX)
*3 E Palmer Pocahontas IA 4263 9454 Spotter as well as Law Enforcement have confirmed a small rope tornado east of Palmer. (DMX)
*3 SSE Rolfe Pocahontas IA 4277 9451 Officer located near the intersection of Highways 3 and 15 looking to the northeast and viewing a tornado. (DMX)
*4 E Salem Henry IA 4084 9154 Corrects previous tornado report from 4 E Salem. A storm spotter was following storm and came across major house damage near Jewell Ave/Salem Rd or east of 218 on Salem (DVN)
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