Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

September 27, 1959

On the evening of September 27th, a storm moved through Scott County Iowa producing 7 inch hail. This is the largest reported hail ever to hit Scott County. The damage from the excessively large hail occurred in Davenport, Iowa. Damage estimates of more than $5,000 were caused by the hail after it hit greenhouses in Davenport. The heaviest damages occurred at the Louis Hendershot Florist where approximately 3,000 windows were broken.

There were no reports of injuries or fatalities with the hail. That same day a F2 tornado touched down south of Davenport in McDonough County Illinois, causing one injury.

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Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

Scott County 7 Inch Hail