Two severe thunderstorm warnings were issued in Marion County for strong storms Tuesday afternoon.
The KNIA/KRLS Severe Weather Action Team was on the air from 4:45 to 5:30 p.m. for the two warnings impacting most of the county. Eight staff members contributed to the live coverage, as did trained weather spotters in the county and WeatherEye.
.85″ of rain fell at the KNIA/KRLS Studios in Knoxville, and .93 fell in Pella on the Molengracht. Additional rain reports:
Main Street north of downtown Pella – 1.25″
Lake Red Rock – .93″
Whitebreast Creek near Melcher-Dallas – .5″
English Creek near Knoxville – 1.15″
Des Moines River near Tracy – .71″
Cedar Creek near Bussey – 1.12″
Des Moines River near Swan – .2″
Wind damage was reported in Pella and Knoxville, with numerous tree limbs and power lines reportedly down in those communities and surrounding areas. The KNIA/KRLS Severe Weather Action Team is on the air for any severe thunderstorm or tornado warning for any portion of Marion County, with backup generators ensuring the coverage stays on if the power goes out.
Near West 13th Street in Pella (by Brian Vande Lune):

Power line down near Main and Brentwood in Pella:

900 Block of West 2nd Street in Pella:

The Bailey House in Pella:

West 2nd Street in Pella:

Photos from Knoxville Estates:


Rural Knoxville near 169th Ave:

200 Block of West Madison in Knoxville

Desmont Drive in Knoxville:

Godfrey Lane near Sheriff’s Office: