Mid-morning Storms Rake Northern Counties

Severe storms rocked some Northeast Iowa communities this morning, causing some wind damage.

The storms tracked from west to east, and affected Mitchell, Floyd, Winneshiek, Allamakee, Chickasaw, Howard and northern Fayette Counties

At about 9:00 a.m., 60-mile-an-hour winds blew through Charles City, downing some large trees. Quarter-size hail accompanied the storms.

Other communities that received some rain, winds and hail, included Fredericksburg, Lawler, West Union, Calmar, Ossian, Postville, Clermont, and Marquette.

So far, no word on any serious structure damage or injuries.