Flash Flood, Scott
- When
- June 14, 1:00 PM CST
- Where
- Scott County, Davenport
- Reported by
- TRAINED SPOTTER
- Coordinates
- 40.817, -91.083
Streets flooded around the intersection of Locust and Marquette streets. Reported by trained spotter.
Flash Flooding and Flood in Iowa, June 14, 2001
27 thunderstorm wind, 7 flash flood, 1 flood, as filed by the National Weather Service.
Where it happened
Every event with a place to put it; 8 filed by county or forecast zone are drawn at its center, in a lighter ring. Tap one for its entry below.
- Tornadoes
- Tropical storms and surge
- Floods
- Wind
- Hail
- Winter weather
- Heat and drought
- Cold
- Fire, smoke and dust
- Marine and coastal
- Other
The toll
- Deaths
- 0
- Injuries
- 2
- Property damage
- None recorded
- Crop damage
- None recorded
- Events
- 35
Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Quad Cities, IA wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jun 14, 9:05 AM CST, 3 hours 55 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jun 14, 9:05 AM CST, 3 hours 55 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE QUAD CITIES IA IL 1005 AM CDT THU JUN 14 2001 CONVECTION FROM OVERNIGHT IS SLOW TO DIE. WHILE THE OVERALL TREND FOR THE MCS IS TO WEAKEN...SEVERAL CONVECTIVE CELLS ARE ACTUALLY STRENGTHENING. BOTTOM LINE IS WILL UPDATE ZONES TO REFLECT STORMS CONTINUING AND MOVING ACROSS THE CWA THE REST OF THE DAY. THUS WILL ALSO CUT MAX TEMPS A BIT. SURFACE-BASED CAPES OF 1000-2000 SUGGEST SOME POTENTIAL FOR SEVERE. PER SPC REQUEST...WILL BE RELEASING AN 18Z SOUNDING WHICH SHOULD HELP PIN DOWN THE THREAT MORE. LOOKS LIKE A HAIL THREAT EARLY ON WITH A POTENTIAL FOR WIND DAMAGE LATER THIS AFTERNOON IF STORMS BECOME SURFACE BASED A5ND INSTABILITY INCREASES. .DVN... IA...NONE. IL...NONE. MO...NONE. WOLF
In the hours before
Local storm report, Jun 14, 10:42 AM CST, 2 hours 18 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE QUAD CITIES IA IL
1142 AM CDT THU JUN 14 2001
TIME(CDT) .....CITY LOCATION..... STATE ...EVENT/REMARKS...
....COUNTY LOCATION....
1135 AM HEDRICK IA .5 INCH HAIL
06/14/01 KEOKUK REPORTED BY STORM
SPOTTER.Local storm report, Jun 14, 12:58 PM CST, 2 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE QUAD CITIES IA IL
158 PM CDT THU JUN 14 2001
TIME(CDT) .....CITY LOCATION..... STATE ...EVENT/REMARKS...
....COUNTY LOCATION....
0155 PM MOLINE IL .25 INCH HAIL
06/14/01 ROCK ISLAND REPORTED BY STORM
SPOTTER.The radar
The Quad Cities radar (KDVN), 98 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 19:02 UTC.
Event by event
27 thunderstorm wind, 7 flash flood, 1 flood. Local standard time, as filed.
Thunderstorm Wind, Scott
- When
- June 14, 1:07 PM CST
- Where
- Scott County, Davenport
- Measured
- 52 kt (60 mph)
- Reported by
- TRAINED SPOTTER
- Coordinates
- 41.900, -92.283
Thunderstorm winds downed a tree, which was blocking traffic at the intersection of Locust and Marquette Streets. Reported by trained spotter.
Flood, Scott
- When
- June 14, 1:30 PM CST
- Where
- Scott County, Bettendorf
- Reported by
- TRAINED SPOTTER
- Coordinates
- 41.667, -91.350
Street flooding reported by trained spotter.
Thunderstorm Wind, Benton
- When
- June 14, 1:45 PM CST
- Where
- Benton County, Vinton
- Measured
- 52 kt (60 mph)
- Reported by
- EMERGENCY MANAGER
- Coordinates
- 40.617, -91.550
Large Maple trees down on two farms southwest of Vinton. Reported by Emergency Management.
Thunderstorm Wind, Benton
- When
- June 14, 1:45 PM CST
- Where
- Benton County, Mt Auburn
- Measured
- 52 kt (60 mph)
- Reported by
- FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD
- Coordinates
- 42.080, -92.066 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
60 mile per hour thunderstorm gust reported by Fire and Rescue official.
Flash Flood, Scott
- When
- June 14, 1:53 PM CST
- Where
- Scott County, Davenport
- Reported by
- NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)
- Coordinates
- 41.300, -91.700
8 to 10 inches of water on road near the intersection of Locust and Scott Streets. Reported by off-duty NWS employee.
Thunderstorm Wind, Scott
- When
- June 14, 1:53 PM CST
- Where
- Scott County, Davenport
- Measured
- 52 kt (60 mph)
- Reported by
- NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)
- Coordinates
- 42.000, -91.650
Thunderstorm winds split a large tree in two, near the intersection of Locust and Scott Streets. Reported by off-duty NWS employee.
Flash Flood, Scott
- When
- June 14, 2:30 PM CST
- Where
- Scott County, Bettendorf
- Reported by
- BROADCAST MEDIA
- Coordinates
- 42.150, -92.067
Major street flooding reported in the city, especially on State Street. Reported by media.
Flash Flood, Scott
- When
- June 14, 2:45 PM CST
- Where
- Scott County, Bettendorf
- Reported by
- BROADCAST MEDIA
- Coordinates
- 41.900, -91.150
Flash flooding contributed to a five-car accident on the Interstate 74 bridge approach to the Mississippi River. There were no injuries. Reported by media.
Flash Flood, Scott
- When
- June 14, 3:00 PM CST
- Where
- Scott County, Davenport
- Reported by
- BROADCAST MEDIA
- Coordinates
- 41.533, -90.583
Water covering River Drive on the east side of downtown Davenport. Reported by media.
Flash Flood, Scott
- When
- June 14, 3:20 PM CST
- Where
- Scott County, 4 mi NE of Bettendorf
- Reported by
- LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Coordinates
- 41.533, -90.517
Spencer Creek bridge under water at 249th Avenue. Road impassable. Reported by law enforcement.
Thunderstorm Wind, Keokuk
- When
- June 14, 4:00 PM CST
- Where
- Keokuk County, Richland
- Measured
- 61 kt (70 mph)
- Reported by
- NEWSPAPER
- Coordinates
- 41.733, -92.300
Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 mph ripped the roof off the old Richland School building. Numerous trees and power poles were downed throughout the community.
Thunderstorm Wind, Des Moines
- When
- June 14, 4:15 PM CST
- Where
- Des Moines County, Burlington
- Measured
- 70 kt (81 mph)
- Reported by
- TRAINED SPOTTER
- Coordinates
- 41.683, -92.233
Thunderstorm winds to 80 mph downed large trees up to two feet in diameter. Reported by trained spotter.
Thunderstorm Wind, Iowa
- When
- June 14, 4:15 PM CST
- Where
- Iowa County, Countywide
- Measured
- 61 kt (70 mph)
- Reported by
- TRAINED SPOTTER
- Coordinates
- 41.667, -90.600
Thunderstorms winds damaged an outbuilding south of Ladora. A machine shed was blown across the road, and five grain bins were damaged at G Avenue and 210th Street. A machine shed at F Avenue was damaged. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted at Lake Iowa on G Avenue. Roofs were damaged in Ladora north of Interstate 80 at exit 211. A semi-trailer truck was blown over on Interstate 80 at exit 211. Reported by trained spotters and emergency management.
Thunderstorm Wind, Iowa
- When
- June 14, 4:17 PM CST
- Where
- Iowa County, 5 mi SE of Victor
- Measured
- 52 kt (60 mph)
- Injuries
- 1 direct, 0 indirect
- Reported by
- LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Coordinates
- 41.817, -90.550
Three semi-tractor trailers were blown over on Interstate 80 at mile marker 209. The semis were blocking all lanes and the highway was closed for a time. One of the drivers was injured. Reported by law enforcement.
Thunderstorm Wind, Benton
- When
- June 14, 4:19 PM CST
- Where
- Benton County, Belle Plaine
- Measured
- 52 kt (60 mph)
- Reported by
- EMERGENCY MANAGER
- Coordinates
- 41.600, -90.283
60 mile an hour thunderstorm gust reported by emergency management.
Thunderstorm Wind, Iowa
- When
- June 14, 4:20 PM CST
- Where
- Iowa County, Victor
- Measured
- 52 kt (60 mph)
- Reported by
- TRAINED SPOTTER
- Coordinates
- 42.000, -91.650
Thunderstorm winds downed trees, and blew over semi-tractor trailers. Reported by trained spotter.
Thunderstorm Wind, Des Moines
- When
- June 14, 4:28 PM CST
- Where
- Des Moines County, West Burlington
- Measured
- 52 kt (60 mph)
- Reported by
- TRAINED SPOTTER
- Coordinates
- 40.817, -91.083
60 mile an hour thunderstorm gust downed trees and power lines. Reported by trained spotter.
Thunderstorm Wind, Des Moines
- When
- June 14, 4:29 PM CST
- Where
- Des Moines County, Burlington
- Measured
- 57 kt (66 mph)
- Reported by
- OFFICIAL NWS OBS.
- Coordinates
- 41.467, -90.817
66 mile an hour thunderstorm gust measured by ASOS equipment at Burlington Airport.
Thunderstorm Wind, Linn
- When
- June 14, 4:30 PM CST
- Where
- Linn County, Cedar Rapids
- Measured
- 52 kt (60 mph)
- Reported by
- TRAINED SPOTTER
- Coordinates
- 41.667, -92.050
Thunderstorm winds downed a tree, which was blocking a city street.
Thunderstorm Wind, Iowa
- When
- June 14, 4:30 PM CST
- Where
- Iowa County, Countywide
- Measured
- 61 kt (70 mph)
- Reported by
- NEWSPAPER
- Coordinates
- 40.817, -91.150
Thunderstorm winds estimated in excess of 70 mph produced widespread damage throughout the county. Many trees were downed in Ladora. The high winds also downed trees and damaged or destroyed outbuldings on two farms south of Ladora, and another farm west of Williamsburg.
Thunderstorm Wind, Benton
- When
- June 14, 4:30 PM CST
- Where
- Benton County, Belle Plaine
- Measured
- 52 kt (60 mph)
- Reported by
- EMERGENCY MANAGER
- Coordinates
- 41.183, -92.000
Thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines.
Thunderstorm Wind, Lee
- When
- June 14, 4:40 PM CST
- Where
- Lee County, 2 mi S of Donnellson
- Measured
- 52 kt (60 mph)
- Injuries
- 1 direct, 0 indirect
- Reported by
- TRAINED SPOTTER
- Coordinates
- 40.642, -91.479 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
An area newspaper reported that thunderstorms winds blew a semi-tractor trailer onto its side on U.S. Highway 218 south of Donnellson. One person was injured, and transported to a local hospital.
Flash Flood, Scott
- When
- June 14, 4:40 PM CST to 4:46 PM CST
- Where
- Scott County, 2 mi SW of Bettendorf
- Reported by
- EMERGENCY MANAGER
- Coordinates
- 41.533, -90.583
Major flooding reported on Spencer Creek near Bettendorf. Reported by emergency management.
Thunderstorm Wind, Cedar
- When
- June 14, 4:40 PM CST to 4:48 PM CST
- Where
- Cedar County, West Branch
- Measured
- 65 kt (75 mph)
- Reported by
- LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Coordinates
- 41.667, -92.050
Sustained thunderstorm winds of 65 to 70 mph, with gusts to 75 mph. Trees downed. Reported by trained spotter and law enforcement.
Thunderstorm Wind, Washington
- When
- June 14, 4:44 PM CST
- Where
- Washington County, Washington
- Measured
- 52 kt (60 mph)
- Reported by
- TRAINED SPOTTER
- Coordinates
- 41.336, -91.718 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
60 mph thunderstorm gust reported by trained spotter.
Thunderstorm Wind, Linn
- When
- June 14, 4:45 PM CST
- Where
- Linn County, Cedar Rapids
- Measured
- 61 kt (70 mph)
- Reported by
- TRAINED SPOTTER
- Coordinates
- 42.167, -92.033
70 mph thunderstorm gust reported by trained spotter.
Thunderstorm Wind, Benton
- When
- June 14, 4:46 PM CST
- Where
- Benton County, 2 mi SW of Vinton
- Measured
- 52 kt (60 mph)
- Reported by
- EMERGENCY MANAGER
- Coordinates
- 42.250, -92.100
Thunderstorm winds uprooted large Maple trees on two farms. Reported by emergency management.
Thunderstorm Wind, Cedar
- When
- June 14, 4:54 PM CST
- Where
- Cedar County, Stanwood
- Measured
- 61 kt (70 mph)
- Reported by
- TRAINED SPOTTER
- Coordinates
- 41.772, -91.132 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Thunderstorm wind gusts to 70 mph downed numerous trees.
Thunderstorm Wind, Muscatine
- When
- June 14, 5:00 PM CST
- Where
- Muscatine County, Montpelier
- Measured
- 52 kt (60 mph)
- Reported by
- NEWSPAPER
- Coordinates
- 41.900, -92.283
Thunderstorm winds turned over a camper and downed power lines along Highway 22 near Montpelier. Reported by media.
Thunderstorm Wind, Scott
- When
- June 14, 5:15 PM CST
- Where
- Scott County, Davenport
- Measured
- 52 kt (60 mph)
- Reported by
- NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)
- Coordinates
- 41.533, -90.583
Thunderstorms winds blew down numerous trees. Reported by off-duty NWS employee.
Thunderstorm Wind, Scott
- When
- June 14, 5:15 PM CST
- Where
- Scott County, Bettendorf
- Measured
- 61 kt (70 mph)
- Reported by
- BROADCAST MEDIA
- Coordinates
- 41.637, -90.623 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
70 mph thunderstorm gust blew trees and traffic signals down near the intersection of Grant St. and Interstate 74. Reported by media.
Thunderstorm Wind, Scott
- When
- June 14, 5:15 PM CST
- Where
- Scott County, Eldridge
- Measured
- 52 kt (60 mph)
- Reported by
- NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)
- Coordinates
- 41.637, -90.623 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Thunderstorm winds downed large tree limbs and a few trees. Reported by off-duty NWS employee.
Thunderstorm Wind, Clinton
- When
- June 14, 5:27 PM CST
- Where
- Clinton County, Dewitt
- Measured
- 52 kt (60 mph)
- Reported by
- TRAINED SPOTTER
- Coordinates
- 41.898, -90.532 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
60 mph thunderstorm wind gust reported by trained spotter.
Thunderstorm Wind, Scott
- When
- June 14, 5:40 PM CST
- Where
- Scott County, Le Claire
- Measured
- 52 kt (60 mph)
- Reported by
- AMATEUR RADIO
- Coordinates
- 41.637, -90.623 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
Thunderstorm wind gusts to 60 mph damaged buildings, blew a a barn across Territorial Road, and also blew the roof off another barn. Reported by amateur radio operator.
What these are
- Flash Flood
- Flooding that begins within six hours of the rain that causes it, or of a dam or levee failure or ice jam release, often with deadly speed.
- Thunderstorm Wind
- Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.
- Flood
- Flooding that develops more slowly than a flash flood: rivers leaving their banks, or water standing over land for an extended time.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
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Sources
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 5256480, 5256481, 5256482, 5256483, 5256484, 5256543, 5256544, 5256545, 5256546, 5256547, 5256548, 5255287, 5255285, 5256549, 5256550, 5256551, 5256552, 5256553, 5256554, 5255284, 5255361, 5256555, 5255273, 5255274, 5256556, 5255275, 5255276, 5255277, 5255278, 5255286, 5255279, 5255280, 5255281, 5255282, 5255283.