Severe Thunderstorms Tonight in the Mid-Atlantic; Tropical Storm Bertha in the Gulf

Scattered thunderstorms with severe gusts, hail and a tornado risk are possible near a cold front from the Ohio Valley to the Mid-Atlantic tonight. Tropical Storm Bertha is expected to bring tropical storm conditions to portions of the Gulf Coast from the panhandle of Florida into Louisiana through Wednesday. 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 Thunderstorms Tonight in the Mid-Atlantic; Tropical Storm Bertha in the Gulf

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...