(Burlington, Iowa) – A strong storm that swept through parts of southeast Iowa late Tuesday caused significant tree damage and power outages. The National Weather Service office in the Quad Cities issued a Special Weather Statement at around 10-p.m., warning about storms that extended from near West Branch into parts of far western Illinois. The storms were sad to pack winds of up to 50-mph, but social media reports seemed to indicate they were much stronger.

Burlington (IA) Police took to social media to ask residents to be patient tonight with first responders, Alliant Energy and Street Department crews, as there were “multiple trees down, lines down, roads flooded and alarms going off due to the storm.”

Some residents reported the storm appeared without warning, and toppled trees, a flag pole, and power lines down across vehicles parked on the street. The NWS said at around 10:30-p.m., Tuesday, that “Clusters of thunderstorms will continue into the late night, especially along and south of Interstate 80.” They said also, “some of the stronger storms were capable of producing gusty winds, small hail, frequent lightning, and heavy rainfall. Ponding of water and urban flooding may be possible into the early morning hours.”

As of early this (Wednesday) morning, there was no official word on any damage from the Weather Service.