Winneshiek County, IA – The National Weather Service (NWS) in La Crosse, Wisconsin, has confirmed two tornadoes that touched down in northern Winneshiek County on August 5. The twisters, both rated EF-0, caused primarily tree and crop damage but did not result in any injuries or fatalities.
According to the NWS, the first tornado was recorded at 9:57 p.m. southeast of Bluffton. It lasted for about one minute, covering a path length of 0.3 miles and reaching a peak wind speed of 80 mph. The tornado had a maximum width of 30 yards.
A second tornado touched down at 10:11 p.m. north of Decorah, lasting for four minutes. This tornado traveled a path of 1.0 mile, also with peak winds of 80 mph, but with a slightly broader width of 80 yards.
Both tornadoes were brief but left behind notable damage to the local landscape, primarily impacting trees and agricultural fields.
