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Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
Friday night’s storms spin 2 tornadoes in Eastern Iowa
Corridor cities announce plans to collect downed tree limbs and yard waste
Severe storms that moved Friday evening through Eastern Iowa that cut power and downed trees also spawned two tornadoes — one in Jackson County and one in Clinton County.
According to data posted Monday by the National Weather Service, an EF-1 tornado with peak winds estimated at 90 mph struck Andrew in Jackson County at 8:41 p.m. Friday. At EF-1, tornadoes are rated “moderate” on a scale that goes from EF-0, with wind gusts of 65-85 mph, up to EF-5, with gusts of 200 mph or more.
A second tornado was confirmed to strike Clinton at 9:16 p.m. Friday. The storm, with peak gusts estimated at 75 mph, was rated EF-0. It was on the ground for two minutes, leaving a path of almost 1.5 miles before crossing the Mississippi River and dissipating over Illinois, the National Weather Service said.
The worst of the storms impacted a line from Cedar Rapids to Clinton, the weather service said, leaving power outages that lasted for hours, trees blocking streets and debris scattered across streets. Several Corridor cities announced plans to collect yard waste after the storms:
Cedar Rapids
Residents may report a city right of way tree blocking a street or driveway by calling (319) 286-5747 or submitting a report through CityofCR.com/MyCR.
The Cedar Rapids solid waste and recycling division accepts yard waste collection as normal in YARDY carts. The cart must meet the following criteria:
- The lid must be closed for collection
- The cart cannot weigh more than 200 pounds
- Logs or large branches that bring the total weight over 200 pounds or do not fit in the YARDY cart with the lid closed must be left out of the YARDY and stacked at the front of the property for separate collection
- The YARDY cart should be placed at your usual collection area by 7 a.m. on your normal collection day this week.
- Small residential loads of tree debris can be taken to the Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste location, 1954 County Home Rd., Marion.
Marion
The city of Marion began curbside collection of storm tree debris Monday. Residents are asked to place tree limbs and branches between the sidewalk and the curb. The trees limbs and branches do not need to be cut to a specific size, and no bagging is required. Debris will be collected through Friday. Crews are expected to make multiple passes through town.
Marion residents are also able to take tree debris to the city’s yard waste drop-off facility at 195 35th St. It is open from 7 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Saturdays. On Tuesdays, it will stay open until 5:45 p.m.
Hiawatha
Tree and brush removal pickup in Hiawatha will begin Wednesday. Residents are asked to have branches brought to the curb by 8 a.m. Wednesday. It is not necessary to cut the branches to any specific size.
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