Storm Reports for Monday Evening through Tuesday Morning; Moderate Risk of Severe Weather Today

(Area) Severe storms swept through southwest Iowa overnight and continue this morning.

According to the National Weather Service, Emergency Management reported power lines down on the northeast side of Audubon at 1:39 a.m. Local law enforcement also reported several tree branches down in the city limits. A personal weather station recorded a 64 mph wind gust in Audubon around 1:38 a.m.

A funnel cloud was reported by the public southwest of Harlan near 900th and Juniper Road at 12:52 a.m. There were reports of two inch hail north of Harlan and one inch hail northeast of Harlan Monday evening.

One inch hail was reported by a trained spotter north of Minden at 12:50 a.m.

Meanwhile, the majority of Iowa is in a moderate risk of severe weather today. Tornadoes are possible, especially in the afternoon. A few tornadoes may be strong. Strong winds of 60 to 80 mph possible along with large hail.

Rain Totals over the past 24 hours (as of 5:15 a.m.)

Adair .23

Harlan 2.78

Audubon 2.70

Avoca 2.46