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Center Grove, Iowa

20 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1901 and the latest in 1984. It stands in Dubuque City. It lies in ZIP code area 52003. It stands on North Fork Catfish Creek. The Survey maps it on the Dubuque South quadrangle.

Center Grove within Dubuque County

Topographic sheets covering this place

9 surveys from 20 printed sheets

Matched by testing this settlement's coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet in the United States Geological Survey's historical collection. Each opens the scanned sheet at the Survey.

Fires near this place

13 since 2007

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 13 fires within 5 miles of Center Grove between 2007 and 2018, burning about 48 acres in total. None started naturally. None was recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.

Reported cause Fires
Missing data/not specified/undetermined7
Debris and open burning4
Smoking1
Recreation and ceremony1

The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.

DateCause SizeReported by Name on the report
30 September 2012Recreation and ceremony1.0 acresIowa Department of Natural Resourcesnot named
9 April 2014Debris and open burningunder an acreIowa Department of Natural Resourcesnot named
1 April 2007Missing data/not specified/undeterminedunder an acreIowa Department of Natural Resourcesnot named
30 March 2018Debris and open burning1.0 acresIowa Department of Natural Resourcesnot named
30 March 2011Missing data/not specified/undeterminedunder an acreIowa Department of Natural Resources12250 SWILL VALLEY RD PEOSTA, IA 52068, IA
28 March 2015Missing data/not specified/undetermined1.0 acresIowa Department of Natural Resourcesnot named
22 March 2018Debris and open burning1.0 acresIowa Department of Natural Resourcesnot named
21 March 2009Missing data/not specified/undetermined1.0 acresIowa Department of Natural Resourcesnot named

Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:

Every fire recorded in Dubuque County

Mines and quarries near this place

10 of 36 shown

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 36 workings within 5 miles of Center Grove: 24 past producers, 9 unknowns, 3 producers. 3 still produce. What was taken out: Lead, Stone, Crushed/Broken, Zinc, Phosphorus-Phosphates. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.

Where SiteCommodity StatusRecorded
Becker QuarryStone, Crushed/Broken, Limestone, DimensionPast Producer
Bonson MineZinc, Lead, IronPast ProducerGalena, Limonite, Sphalerite
Brugh and Amsden MineZinc, LeadPast ProducerGalena, Sphalerite
UnknownSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Beadle Mine, Dubuque and L Superior MineLead, ZincPast ProducerGalena, Sphalerite
Fourteenth Street MineLead, ZincPast ProducerGalena, Sphalerite
Levens Mine North Langworthy MineLead, ZincPast ProducerGalena, Sphalerite
Composite SectionPhosphorus-PhosphatesPast Producer
Creek BankPhosphorus-PhosphatesPast Producer
Creek BankPhosphorus-PhosphatesPast Producer

Every working recorded in Dubuque County

Storms near this place

54 since 2007

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Center Grove in 54 storm reports between 2007 and 2025: 28 thunderstorm wind, 18 hail, 6 flash flood, 2 heavy rain. No death or injury is recorded in these reports. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.

WhenEvent Place namedHarm What the report says
July 2007Flash FloodCenter Grove$500,000Rainfall totals of 2 to 6 inches over a 7 hour period resulted in numerous flooded roads, creeks, streams, and rivers throughout Dubuque County. The following locations reported flooding during this event: Rupp Hollow Rd, W Locust St and 22nd St, 17th St and Locust St, all along Locust St, Downtown Dubuque, Highway 52 on the north side of town, Highway 52 and Clayhill Rd, 22nd St and White St, many roads north of Highway 20, English Mill Rd and N Cascade Rd, Paradise Valley Rd and Highway 52, and several areas along Highway 52 from Sageville, IA to Holy Cross, IA. It was also reported that portions of the Maquoketa River was well out of its banks and the river level was rising rapidly.
June 2009Thunderstorm WindCenter Grove$25,000Wind gusts estimated to be 65 mph blew some power lines down in Dubuque, IA around 845 am June 19.
March 2025Thunderstorm WindCenter Grove-A large business sign blown down, just south of Pennsylvania Ave and JFK Road intersection. The time was estimated from radar information.
July 2025Thunderstorm WindCenter Grove-A public report of damage to a swing set.
May 2024HailCenter Grove-Reported at Amazon Facility in Dubuque.
July 2024Thunderstorm WindCenter Grove-A trained spotter reported a 58 MPH thunderstorm wind gust.
July 2024Thunderstorm WindCenter Grove-A trained spotter estimated a thunderstorm wind gust of 70 MPH.
June 2024Thunderstorm WindCenter Grove-Large tree downed by the thunderstorm winds.
June 2024Thunderstorm WindCenter Grove-Several trees down throughout the neighborhood, with one down on a house.
June 2024Flash FloodCenter Grove-Reports of basement flooding in the neighborhood.
June 2024Heavy RainCenter Grove-Rainfall from the last two hours.
June 2022Thunderstorm WindCenter Grove-A tree was blown down onto power lines.
July 2020Flash FloodCenter Grove-All intersections on Highway 20 from University Ave through downtown Dubuque are closed due to water over the roads.
August 2018Thunderstorm WindCenter Grove-A State Official reported that at least two trees were uprooted in the city of Dubuque.
August 2018Thunderstorm WindCenter Grove-A trained spotter reported down power lines.
July 2017Thunderstorm WindCenter Grove-Local law enforcement reported multiple trees were down throughout the city of Dubuque from high winds.
July 2017Thunderstorm WindCenter Grove-The county emergency manager reported numerous trees were down in the city of Dubuque. Also, many roads were impassable due to a combination of trees down and flash flooding occurring.
July 2017Thunderstorm WindCenter Grove-The county emergency manager received numerous reports of branches and a few trees down in the city of Dubuque.
July 2017Thunderstorm WindCenter Grove-A trained spotter reported a 10 inch in diameter ash tree was blown over along with several 2 to 4 inch in diameter tree limbs.
June 2017HailCenter Grove-The hail lasted for 5 minutes.
July 2017HailCenter Grove-Local law enforcement reported multiple occurrences of nickel to quarter sized hail throughout the city.
July 2017Thunderstorm WindCenter Grove-Local law enforcement had received multiple reports of winds estimated at 50 to 60 mph.
June 2017HailCenter Grove-Trained spotters reported numerous hail reports of 1 to 1.75 inch diameter hail across central and eastern Dubuque County, including the city of Dubuque.
July 2017Thunderstorm WindCenter Grove-Local law enforcement reported trees down in the city of Dubuque, along with some power lines.
August 2016Thunderstorm WindCenter Grove-A state official reported numerous tree limbs down where Highway 52 comes into Dubuque. Some of the limbs were down homes.
May 2016Thunderstorm WindCenter Grove-Received via social media reports of power lines down and roof damage on the northwest side of Dubuque.
September 2015HailCenter Grove-Pea to penny sized hail fell along with torrential rain.
June 2014Thunderstorm WindCenter Grove-A trained spotter reported trees down at the Dubuque county fairgrounds.
June 2014Flash FloodCenter Grove-Law enforcement reported the intersection of 22nd and Central was closed due to flooding.
June 2014Flash FloodCenter Grove-Law enforcement 22nd street from central to elm closed due to street flooding.
June 2014HailCenter Grove-The public reported hail the size of quarters.
June 2013HailCenter Grove-Golf ball sized hail was reported on the north side of town.
April 2013HailCenter Grove-Quarter sized hail fell about 2 miles west northwest of Dubuque, IA at 1210 pm CDT April 29.
April 2011HailCenter Grove-Golf ball sized hail fell at Clarke University in Dubuque, IA at 823 pm CDT April 3.
April 2011HailCenter Grove-Quarter sized hail fell 1 mile north of Dubuque, IA at 824 pm CDT April 3.
April 2011HailCenter Grove-Golf ball sized hail fell on the south side of Dubuque, IA at 819 pm CDT April 3.
July 2011HailCenter Grove-Half dollar sized hail fell in Dubuque, IA at 720 pm CDT July 27.
April 2010HailCenter Grove-Half dollar sized hail fell in Dubuque, IA at 1050 pm April 5. This report was relayed by WREX TV.
June 2010Thunderstorm WindCenter Grove-Wind gusts estimated to be 65 mph were observed in Dubuque, IA around 400 am June 23.
July 2010Thunderstorm WindCenter Grove-Wind gusts estimated to be 65 mph blew down some large trees on the west side of Dubuque, IA at 909 pm CDT July 22.
July 2009Thunderstorm WindCenter Grove-Wind gusts were estimated to be 60 mph in Dubuque, IA around 636 pm July 24.
July 2009Thunderstorm WindCenter Grove-Wind gusts were estimated to be 65 mph at the Kennedy Mall in Dubuque, IA around 638 pm July 24.
April 2008Flash FloodCenter Grove-Numerous roads were closed due to high water.
May 2008HailCenter Grove-A trained spotter reported hail the size of quarters near Center Grove.
June 2008Thunderstorm WindCenter Grove-Wind gusts estimated to be 70 to 80 mph were observed in Dubuque, IA at 7:02 pm June 8. Winds of this magnitude were also reported across much of Dubuque County.
July 2007Thunderstorm WindCenter Grove-Winds estimated to be 70 mph blew down some trees in the vicinity of 52nd Street North(Route 52) and Clay Hill Rd.
July 2007Thunderstorm WindCenter Grove-Winds estimated to be 70 mph blew down some trees in the vicinity of Hales Mill Rd. and Derby Grange Rd.
July 2007Thunderstorm WindCenter Grove-Winds estimated to be 70 mph blew down some trees on N Grandview Ave near Bunker Hill Golf Course.
August 2007Thunderstorm WindCenter Grove-Winds estimated to be 65 mph blew down a tree on Highway 52 just north of Dubuque, IA.
June 2024Heavy RainCenter Grove-no account filed
April 2023HailCenter Grove-no account filed
June 2017HailCenter Grove-no account filed
June 2017HailCenter Grove-no account filed
June 2017HailCenter Grove-no account filed

Every storm recorded in Dubuque County

Nearest settlements

The eight closest, with where each one stands in the county. Distances are straight-line, computed from the Geographic Names Information System coordinates.

Map PlaceDistance Sheets
Cathedral Square2.1 miles20
Asbury2.5 miles16
Rockdale2.7 miles20
Dubuque2.8 miles19
Key West3.4 miles20
Julien3.5 miles15
South Switch Junction3.7 miles20
Frith Spur4.1 miles19

Provenance

This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 455285. The sheet list is computed by point-in-boundary test against the United States Geological Survey's historical topographic inventory. Both are works of the United States government and carry no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.

Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.

Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.

Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.