Winter Storm in Iowa, January 14 to 15, 2022

Name: Winter Storm in Iowa, January 14 to 15, 2022
Start: 2022-01-14T04:00
End: 2022-01-15T07:00
Location: Iowa

January 14 to 15, 2022 · NWS DMX · 50 events in 50 counties and zones

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it; 50 filed by county or forecast zone are drawn at its center, in a lighter ring. Tap one for its entry below.

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: None recorded
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 50

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 happened

The episode as NWS DMX wrote it up.

A broad area of isentropic lift across the area resulted in a light wintry mix on the morning of January 14th thanks to a warm layer aloft. Later that day the primary forcing from an inverted trough approached the area, enhancing the the background thermodynamic lift. The heaviest snow occurred in the evening an overnight hours as snow rates neared one inch per hour. This resulted in a broad area of six to ten inches of snow across much of the state, with pockets of a foot or more in some locations.

The radar

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Event by event

50 winter storm. Local standard time, as filed.

Winter Storm, Emmet

When: January 14, 4:00 AM CST to January 15, 2:00 AM CST
Where: Emmet forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 43.378, -94.678 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Storm, Palo Alto

When: January 14, 4:00 AM CST to January 15, 2:00 AM CST
Where: Palo Alto forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 43.082, -94.678 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Storm, Kossuth

When: January 14, 4:00 AM CST to January 15, 2:00 AM CST
Where: Kossuth forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 43.204, -94.207 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Storm, Pocahontas

When: January 14, 4:00 AM CST to January 15, 2:00 AM CST
Where: Pocahontas forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 42.734, -94.679 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Storm, Humboldt

When: January 14, 4:00 AM CST to January 15, 2:00 AM CST
Where: Humboldt forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 42.777, -94.207 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Storm, Webster

When: January 14, 4:00 AM CST to January 15, 2:00 AM CST
Where: Webster forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 42.428, -94.182 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Storm, Calhoun

When: January 14, 4:00 AM CST to January 15, 2:00 AM CST
Where: Calhoun forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 42.385, -94.640 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Storm, Sac

When: January 14, 4:00 AM CST to January 15, 2:00 AM CST
Where: Sac forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 42.386, -95.105 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Storm, Carroll

When: January 14, 4:00 AM CST to January 15, 4:00 AM CST
Where: Carroll forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 42.036, -94.861 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Storm, Greene

When: January 14, 4:00 AM CST to January 15, 4:00 AM CST
Where: Greene forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 42.036, -94.397 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Storm, Audubon

When: January 14, 4:00 AM CST to January 15, 4:00 AM CST
Where: Audubon forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 41.685, -94.906 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Storm, Guthrie

When: January 14, 4:00 AM CST to January 15, 4:00 AM CST
Where: Guthrie forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 41.684, -94.501 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Storm, Cass

When: January 14, 4:00 AM CST to January 15, 4:00 AM CST
Where: Cass forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 41.332, -94.928 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Storm, Winnebago

When: January 14, 6:00 AM CST to January 15, 2:00 AM CST
Where: Winnebago forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 43.378, -93.734 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Storm, Hancock

When: January 14, 6:00 AM CST to January 15, 2:00 AM CST
Where: Hancock forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 43.082, -93.734 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Storm, Wright

When: January 14, 6:00 AM CST to January 15, 2:00 AM CST
Where: Wright forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 42.733, -93.735 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Storm, Hamilton

When: January 14, 6:00 AM CST to January 15, 2:00 AM CST
Where: Hamilton forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 42.384, -93.707 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Storm, Worth

When: January 14, 6:00 AM CST to January 15, 2:00 AM CST
Where: Worth forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 43.377, -93.261 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Storm, Cerro Gordo

When: January 14, 6:00 AM CST to January 15, 2:00 AM CST
Where: Cerro Gordo forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 43.082, -93.261 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Storm, Franklin

When: January 14, 6:00 AM CST to January 15, 2:00 AM CST
Where: Franklin forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 42.733, -93.262 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Storm, Hardin

When: January 14, 6:00 AM CST to January 15, 2:00 AM CST
Where: Hardin forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 42.384, -93.240 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Storm, Boone

When: January 14, 6:00 AM CST to January 15, 4:00 AM CST
Where: Boone forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 42.037, -93.932 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Storm, Story

When: January 14, 6:00 AM CST to January 15, 4:00 AM CST
Where: Story forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 42.036, -93.465 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Storm, Dallas

When: January 14, 6:00 AM CST to January 15, 4:00 AM CST
Where: Dallas forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 41.685, -94.040 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Storm, Polk

When: January 14, 6:00 AM CST to January 15, 4:00 AM CST
Where: Polk forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 41.686, -93.573 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Storm, Adair

When: January 14, 6:00 AM CST to January 15, 4:00 AM CST
Where: Adair forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 41.331, -94.471 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Storm, Madison

When: January 14, 6:00 AM CST to January 15, 4:00 AM CST
Where: Madison forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 41.331, -94.016 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Storm, Warren

When: January 14, 6:00 AM CST to January 15, 4:00 AM CST
Where: Warren forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 41.334, -93.561 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Storm, Union

When: January 14, 6:00 AM CST to January 15, 7:00 AM CST
Where: Union forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 41.028, -94.242 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Storm, Ringgold

When: January 14, 6:00 AM CST to January 15, 7:00 AM CST
Where: Ringgold forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 40.735, -94.244 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Storm, Clarke

When: January 14, 6:00 AM CST to January 15, 7:00 AM CST
Where: Clarke forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 41.029, -93.785 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Storm, Decatur

When: January 14, 6:00 AM CST to January 15, 7:00 AM CST
Where: Decatur forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 40.738, -93.786 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Storm, Adams

When: January 14, 6:00 AM CST to January 15, 7:00 AM CST
Where: Adams forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 41.029, -94.699 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Storm, Taylor

When: January 14, 6:00 AM CST to January 15, 7:00 AM CST
Where: Taylor forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 40.737, -94.696 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Storm, Butler

When: January 14, 8:00 AM CST to January 15, 2:00 AM CST
Where: Butler forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 42.732, -92.790 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Storm, Grundy

When: January 14, 8:00 AM CST to January 15, 2:00 AM CST
Where: Grundy forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 42.402, -92.791 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Storm, Bremer

When: January 14, 8:00 AM CST to January 15, 2:00 AM CST
Where: Bremer forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 42.775, -92.318 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Storm, Black Hawk

When: January 14, 8:00 AM CST to January 15, 2:00 AM CST
Where: Black Hawk forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 42.470, -92.309 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Storm, Marshall

When: January 14, 8:00 AM CST to January 15, 4:00 AM CST
Where: Marshall forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 42.036, -92.999 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Storm, Tama

When: January 14, 8:00 AM CST to January 15, 4:00 AM CST
Where: Tama forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 42.080, -92.532 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Storm, Jasper

When: January 14, 8:00 AM CST to January 15, 4:00 AM CST
Where: Jasper forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 41.686, -93.054 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Storm, Poweshiek

When: January 14, 8:00 AM CST to January 15, 4:00 AM CST
Where: Poweshiek forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 41.686, -92.531 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Storm, Marion

When: January 14, 8:00 AM CST to January 15, 4:00 AM CST
Where: Marion forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 41.334, -93.099 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Storm, Mahaska

When: January 14, 8:00 AM CST to January 15, 4:00 AM CST
Where: Mahaska forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 41.335, -92.641 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Storm, Lucas

When: January 14, 8:00 AM CST to January 15, 7:00 AM CST
Where: Lucas forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 41.029, -93.328 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Storm, Wayne

When: January 14, 8:00 AM CST to January 15, 7:00 AM CST
Where: Wayne forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 40.740, -93.327 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Storm, Monroe

When: January 14, 8:00 AM CST to January 15, 7:00 AM CST
Where: Monroe forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 41.030, -92.869 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Storm, Appanoose

When: January 14, 8:00 AM CST to January 15, 7:00 AM CST
Where: Appanoose forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 40.743, -92.869 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Storm, Wapello

When: January 14, 8:00 AM CST to January 15, 7:00 AM CST
Where: Wapello forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 41.031, -92.409 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winter Storm, Davis

When: January 14, 8:00 AM CST to January 15, 7:00 AM CST
Where: Davis forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 40.748, -92.410 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

What these are

Winter Storm: A storm that brought snow, sleet or freezing rain at warning levels, usually over several hours or days.

After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.

The same day elsewhere

Every storm in Iowa in 2022 Every state in 2022 This day in weather history Warnings in Iowa, January 2022

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 2026-10-01. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 997917, 997918, 997919, 997920, 997921, 997922, 997923, 997924, 997925, 997927, 997928, 997929, 1001420, 997930, 997931, 997932, 997933, 997934, 997936, 997937, 997938, 997943, 997944, 997945, 997946, 997947, 997949, 997950, 997957, 997958, 997959, 997960, 1001421, 1001422, 997939, 997940, 997941, 997942, 997951, 997952, and more.