Storms Cause Widespread Flooding, Evacuations, Power Outages in Davenport

An EF2 tornado with winds up to 120 mph struck Davenport, Iowa, causing significant damage including damaged roofs, downed trees, and flash flooding that led to street closures and evacuations. The flooding was severe enough to submerge some areas waist-deep, inundate basements of homes and businesses, and leave thousands without power. City assessments identified damage to 18 properties, including three apartment buildings deemed unsafe, affecting 25 to 30 residents. Public parks also suffered damage, with large trees downed and baseball fields covered in mud requiring regrading before use. Emergency cleanup supplies are being distributed by Red Cross volunteers to aid residents in recovery efforts. Residents also reported stalled vehicles and efforts to clear storm drains amid the ongoing cleanup.