On April 8th, 1973, Dubuque was buried by 19.2 inches of snow, in one of the worst spring snow storms on record. The storm lasted over a three-day period with blizzard conditions with winds as high as 65 mph. Stranding vehicles and paralyzing the city. The weather forecast that day only called for 3 inches of snow.

14 lives were taken by the storm and over 1000 live stock killed during the storm.

If you have any photos or memories of the storm please share.