Hail Map for Lacona, IA

The Lacona, IA area has had 4 reports of on-the-ground hail by trained spotters, and has been under severe weather warnings 11 times during the past 12 months. Doppler radar has detected hail at or near Lacona, IA on 51 occasions, including 4 occasions during the past year.

Name: Lacona, IA
Where Located: 30.2 miles SSE of Des Moines, IA
Map: Google Map for Lacona, IA
Population: 361
Housing Units: 165
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Hail and Wind Damage Spotted near Lacona, IA

Date / Time Report Details
6/30/2023 7:25 AM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 6/30/2023 7:40 AM CDT At 724 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from macksburg to lamoni, moving east at 50 mph (law enforcement). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. these severe storms will be near, davis city around 730 am cdt. other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include leon, decatur city, pleasanton, nine eagles state park, east peru, truro, st. charles, st. marys, clio, allerton, indianola, corydon, lake ahquabi state park and otter creek county park. this includes interstate 35 between mile markers 1 and 52. thunderstorm damage threat, considerable hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, observed max wind gust, 70 mph.
6/30/2023 7:10 AM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 6/30/2023 7:23 AM CDT At 709 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from macksburg to lamoni, moving east at 50 mph (law enforcement). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. these severe storms will be near, davis city around 715 am cdt. leon, decatur city, pleasanton and nine eagles state park around 720 am cdt. other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include east peru, truro, avenue of the saints event center, st. charles, bevington, st. marys, clio, allerton, indianola, corydon, lake ahquabi state park and otter creek county park. this includes interstate 35 between mile markers 1 and 56. thunderstorm damage threat, considerable hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, observed max wind gust, 70 mph.
6/30/2023 7:04 AM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 6/30/2023 7:14 AM CDT At 703 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near macksburg to near lamoni, moving east at 50 mph (law enforcement). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. severe thunderstorms will be near, lamoni municipal airport around 710 am cdt. lorimor, davis city, decatur city and nine eagles state park around 715 am cdt. leon and pleasanton around 720 am cdt. other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include truro, east peru, avenue of the saints event center, st. charles, new virginia, st. marys, bevington, clio, allerton and lake ahquabi state park. this includes interstate 35 between mile markers 1 and 56. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, observed max wind gust, 60 mph.
5/7/2023 11:10 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 5/8/2023 1:57 AM CDT The severe thunderstorm warning for western lucas, northeastern decatur, northwestern wayne and southeastern warren counties will expire at 1115 pm cdt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until midnight cdt for south central iowa.
5/7/2023 11:01 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 5/8/2023 12:11 AM CDT At 1100 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near chariton municipal airport, or 5 miles northwest of chariton, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, chariton, humeston, lacona, lucas, derby and chariton municipal airport. hail threat, observed max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
5/7/2023 10:49 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 5/8/2023 12:13 AM CDT At 1048 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over lucas, or 10 miles west of chariton, moving east at 35 mph (emergency management. at 1041 pm, quarter sized hail was reported near stephens state forest). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, chariton municipal airport, chariton and lacona. hail threat, observed max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
5/7/2023 10:29 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 5/8/2023 2:59 AM CDT At 1028 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near osceola, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, woodburn around 1040 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include lucas, chariton municipal airport, chariton and lacona. this includes interstate 35 between mile markers 18 and 39. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
4/4/2023 6:48 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 4/4/2023 6:50 PM CDT At 648 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near lacona, or 12 miles southeast of indianola, moving northeast at 55 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado and ping pong ball size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. this dangerous storm will be near, melcher-dallas around 655 pm cdt. pleasantville around 700 pm cdt. knoxville, knoxville raceway and knoxville municipal airport around 705 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include lake red rock, elk rock state park, monroe, pella municipal airport, pella, reasnor and sully. This includes interstate 80 near mile marker 171.
4/4/2023 6:36 PM CDT Quarter sized hail reported 5.6 miles E of Lacona, IA, 1 inch hail near liberty center.
4/4/2023 6:32 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 4/4/2023 6:43 PM CDT At 632 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near lake ahquabi state park, or 9 miles south of indianola, moving northeast at 60 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe storm will be near, otter creek county park and lake ahquabi state park around 635 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include indianola, milo, ackworth and sandyville. this includes interstate 35 between mile markers 48 and 60. thunderstorm damage threat, considerable hail threat, observed max hail size, 2. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
4/4/2023 6:15 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 4/4/2023 7:02 PM CDT At 614 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over murray, or 6 miles west of osceola, moving northeast at 60 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe storm will be near, new virginia and truro around 625 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include otter creek county park, lake ahquabi state park, indianola, milo, ackworth and sandyville. this includes interstate 35 between mile markers 32 and 60. thunderstorm damage threat, considerable hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 2. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
4/4/2023 6:10 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 4/4/2023 7:07 PM CDT At 609 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over murray roadside rest area, or 10 miles west of osceola, moving northeast at 60 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, osceola and lakeside casino around 620 pm cdt. new virginia and truro around 625 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include otter creek county park, lake ahquabi state park, indianola, milo, ackworth and sandyville. this includes interstate 35 between mile markers 30 and 60. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 25 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
3/31/2023 2:43 PM CDT Quarter sized hail reported 0.2 miles WSW of Lacona, IA
8/29/2022 7:35 AM CDT At 735 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located just south of indianola, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include half dollar size hail. Damage to vehicles is expected. this severe thunderstorm will be near, milo and ackworth around 745 am cdt. sandyville around 750 am cdt. pleasantville around 800 am cdt. melcher-dallas around 805 am cdt. other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include otter creek county park, ackworth, lacona, milo, lake ahquabi state park and sandyville. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 25 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, <50 mph.
6/6/2022 1:46 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 6/6/2022 1:55 PM CDT At 145 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near indianola to 8 miles west of melcher-dallas to 6 miles southwest of osceola, moving southeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. severe thunderstorms will be near, milo, lacona and sandyville around 150 pm cdt. pleasantville, melcher-dallas and williamson around 200 pm cdt. garden grove around 205 pm cdt. other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include le roy, knoxville, knoxville raceway, humeston, derby, knoxville municipal airport, lovilia, corydon, allerton, bussey, harvey, hamilton, marysville and millerton. this includes interstate 35 between mile markers 27 and 35. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
4/23/2022 8:07 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 4/23/2022 8:17 PM CDT The severe thunderstorm warning for central lucas, northern wayne and southeastern warren counties will expire at 815 pm cdt, the storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and have exited the warned area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds are still possible with these thunderstorms. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 1000 pm cdt for south central iowa.
4/23/2022 8:03 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 4/23/2022 8:13 PM CDT At 803 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 9 miles west of melcher-dallas to near chariton to 11 miles northwest of corydon, moving east at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, chariton, lacona, derby and chariton municipal airport.
4/23/2022 7:39 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 4/23/2022 7:43 PM CDT At 738 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from osceola to near leon, moving northeast at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
12/15/2021 6:24 PM CST Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 12/29/2021 10:21 AM CST At 623 pm cst, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from slater to near new virginia, moving east at 75 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts. Expect considerable tree damage. damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. severe thunderstorms will be near, melcher-dallas around 640 pm cst. other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include baxter and rock creek lake. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 39 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 101. interstate 80 between mile markers 118 and 189. interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14. thunderstorm damage threat, considerable hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 70 mph.
12/15/2021 6:19 PM CST Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 12/29/2021 10:22 AM CST At 619 pm cst, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 12 miles north of state center to near baxter to near carlisle, moving east at 80 mph. these are destructive storms for central iowa (radar indicated). Hazards include 80 mph wind gusts. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be heavily damaged. expect considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. extensive tree damage and power outages are likely. Locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, indianola, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, winterset, adel, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, polk city, huxley and saylorville.
12/15/2021 5:55 PM CST Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 12/29/2021 10:26 AM CST At 554 pm cst, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near boone to grimes to near winterset, moving east at 80 mph. dallas county emergency management confirmed 80 mph winds moving through the county. these are destructive storms for central iowa (emergency management). Hazards include 80 mph wind gusts. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be heavily damaged. expect considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. extensive tree damage and power outages are likely. Locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, indianola, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, perry, winterset, adel, greenfield, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant and polk city.
12/15/2021 5:40 PM CST Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 12/29/2021 10:47 AM CST At 539 pm cst, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles northwest of perry to 10 miles southwest of winterset, moving east at 65 mph. these are destructive storms for central iowa (radar indicated). Hazards include 80 mph wind gusts. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be heavily damaged. expect considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. extensive tree damage and power outages are likely. Locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, indianola, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, perry, winterset, adel, greenfield, guthrie center, windsor heights, carlisle and bondurant.
12/15/2021 5:10 PM CST Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 12/29/2021 10:52 AM CST At 509 pm cst, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near coon rapids to 8 miles north of lake icaria, moving east at 80 mph. these are destructive storms for central iowa (radar indicated). Hazards include 80 mph wind gusts. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be heavily damaged. expect considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.
9/20/2021 5:10 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 12/31/2021 9:42 AM CDT The severe thunderstorm warning for northwestern lucas, southwestern marion, northeastern clarke and southeastern warren counties will expire at 515 pm cdt, the storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 1000 pm cdt for south central iowa. remember, a severe thunderstorm warning still remains in effect for for portions of southwest marion and southeast warren counties until 545 pm cdt.
9/20/2021 4:57 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 12/31/2021 9:43 AM CDT At 457 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near melcher-dallas, or 9 miles north of chariton, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, melcher-dallas around 505 pm cdt. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 0. 88 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
9/20/2021 4:55 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 12/31/2021 9:43 AM CDT At 454 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near melcher-dallas, or 13 miles north of chariton, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, indianola, melcher-dallas, milo, lacona, ackworth, sandyville, lake ahquabi state park and otter creek county park. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 0. 88 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
9/20/2021 4:44 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 12/29/2021 1:14 AM CDT At 443 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 12 miles west of melcher-dallas, or 13 miles southeast of indianola, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, indianola, melcher-dallas, milo, new virginia, lacona, ackworth, sandyville, lake ahquabi state park and otter creek county park. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 0. 88 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
9/20/2021 4:23 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 12/31/2021 9:52 AM CDT At 423 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles southeast of avenue of the saints event center, or 12 miles southwest of indianola, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
8/31/2021 12:19 AM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 12/24/2021 12:42 PM CDT At 1219 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles northeast of baxter to near indianola, moving southeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, rock creek lake. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/30/2021 11:54 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 1/2/2022 6:08 AM CDT At 1153 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near state center to near norwalk, moving southeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. severe thunderstorms will be near, baxter around 1200 am cdt. indianola around 1205 am cdt. other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include rock creek lake. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 59 and 69, and between mile markers 87 and 89. interstate 80 between mile markers 135 and 177. interstate 235 between mile markers 4 and 14. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
6/22/2021 6:52 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 12/23/2021 12:38 PM CDT At 652 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles southwest of melcher-dallas, or 10 miles north of chariton, moving southeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, chariton, melcher-dallas, russell, lacona, williamson, red haw lake state park and chariton municipal airport.
6/22/2021 6:30 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 12/23/2021 12:33 PM CDT At 629 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles southeast of indianola, moving southeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/19/2021 12:52 AM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 1/14/2022 9:24 PM CDT At 1252 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near chariton, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, chariton, lacona, lucas, williamson, red haw lake state park and chariton municipal airport.
6/19/2021 12:25 AM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 1/14/2022 9:44 PM CDT At 1225 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 12 miles northeast of osceola, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/18/2021 10:23 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 1/14/2022 11:40 PM CDT At 1022 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 12 miles northwest of chariton, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, osceola, chariton, melcher-dallas, new virginia, truro, lacona, lucas, woodburn, williamson, east peru, otter creek county park, chariton municipal airport and red haw lake state park. This includes interstate 35 between mile markers 36 and 48.
6/18/2021 10:08 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 1/14/2022 11:54 PM CDT At 1007 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles northeast of osceola, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, osceola, chariton, melcher-dallas, new virginia, truro, lacona, lucas, woodburn, williamson, east peru, otter creek county park, chariton municipal airport and red haw lake state park. This includes interstate 35 between mile markers 36 and 48.
6/18/2021 9:56 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 1/15/2022 12:02 AM CDT At 955 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles north of osceola, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
8/10/2020 11:28 AM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 8/10/2020 11:31 AM CDT At 1128 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles southwest of monroe to 6 miles south of melcher-dallas to 11 miles northwest of corydon, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
8/10/2020 11:12 AM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 8/10/2020 11:15 AM CDT At 1112 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles northwest of pleasantville to near leon, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts. Expect considerable tree damage. damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. locations impacted include, west des moines, indianola, norwalk, knoxville, osceola, chariton, pleasantville, melcher-dallas, lakeside casino, knoxville raceway, avenue of the saints event center, lake red rock, milo, hartford, murray, st. charles, russell, new virginia, truro and martensdale. This includes interstate 35 between mile markers 25 and 66.
8/10/2020 10:51 AM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 8/10/2020 10:54 AM CDT At 1050 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from norwalk to near sun valley lake, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
7/14/2020 9:48 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 7/14/2020 9:51 PM CDT At 948 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over melcher-dallas, or 9 miles southwest of knoxville, moving southeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, melcher-dallas and lacona.
7/14/2020 9:42 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 7/14/2020 9:45 PM CDT At 941 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over melcher-dallas, or 9 miles southwest of knoxville, moving southeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, melcher-dallas and lacona.
7/14/2020 9:25 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 7/14/2020 9:28 PM CDT At 925 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near melcher-dallas, or 11 miles west of knoxville, moving southeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, melcher-dallas, milo, lacona and sandyville.
7/14/2020 9:15 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 7/14/2020 9:18 PM CDT At 915 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles northwest of melcher-dallas, or 12 miles southeast of indianola, moving southeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, melcher-dallas, milo, lacona and sandyville.
7/14/2020 9:09 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 7/14/2020 9:12 PM CDT At 909 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles southwest of pleasantville, or 10 miles southeast of indianola, moving southeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
7/11/2020 7:40 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 7/11/2020 7:43 PM CDT At 739 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles southwest of pleasantville, or 9 miles east of indianola, moving southeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, melcher-dallas, milo, lacona, ackworth and sandyville.
7/11/2020 7:31 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 7/11/2020 7:34 PM CDT At 731 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near indianola, moving southeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/5/2020 5:34 AM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 6/5/2020 5:37 AM CDT At 534 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near lake red rock to 6 miles south of melcher-dallas to near lakeside casino, moving southeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, pella, knoxville, pleasantville, melcher-dallas, knoxville raceway, lake red rock, lacona, harvey, williamson, sandyville, pella municipal airport, knoxville municipal airport and elk rock state park.
6/5/2020 5:07 AM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 6/5/2020 5:10 AM CDT At 506 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near mitchellville to near indianola to 6 miles south of winterset, moving southeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
5/14/2020 6:09 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 5/14/2020 6:12 PM CDT The severe thunderstorm warning for northwestern lucas, southeastern union, central clarke and southeastern warren counties will expire at 615 pm cdt, the storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however small hail is still possible with these thunderstorms. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until midnight cdt for south central iowa. to report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. they will relay your report to the national weather service des moines.
5/14/2020 6:03 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 5/14/2020 6:06 PM CDT At 602 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 miles northeast of osceola to near melcher-dallas, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. Damage to vehicles is expected. locations impacted include, osceola, lakeside casino, murray, lacona and murray roadside rest area. This includes interstate 35 between mile markers 32 and 39.
5/14/2020 5:45 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 5/14/2020 5:48 PM CDT At 545 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near melcher-dallas, or 11 miles southwest of knoxville, moving east at 40 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, melcher-dallas, milo and lacona.
5/14/2020 5:44 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 5/14/2020 5:47 PM CDT At 544 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near lakeside casino to 12 miles south of indianola, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
5/14/2020 5:29 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 5/14/2020 5:32 PM CDT At 529 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles south of indianola, moving east at 40 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
5/14/2020 5:14 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 5/14/2020 5:17 PM CDT At 514 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near melcher-dallas, or 12 miles north of chariton, moving northeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
5/14/2020 5:06 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 5/14/2020 5:09 PM CDT At 506 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 8 miles west of melcher-dallas, or 12 miles north of chariton, moving northeast at 25 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado and half dollar size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. this dangerous storm will be near, melcher-dallas around 530 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include lacona.
5/14/2020 4:46 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 5/14/2020 4:49 PM CDT At 446 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 13 miles south of indianola, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado and golf ball size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. this dangerous storm will be near, melcher-dallas around 510 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include otter creek county park, lacona, milo and sandyville.
8/20/2019 8:54 AM CDT Report from mping: trees uprooted or snapped; roof blown of in warren county IA, 4.9 miles SE of Lacona, IA
8/20/2019 6:36 AM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 8/20/2019 6:43 AM CDT At 636 am cdt, the leading edge of severe thunderstorms was located along a line extending from near keswick to 7 miles southwest of delta to near albia to 9 miles south of chariton, moving east at 65 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, oskaloosa, pella, grinnell, knoxville, osceola, chariton, albia, montezuma, brooklyn, new sharon, melcher-dallas, eddyville, knoxville raceway, rock creek lake, lakeside casino, lake red rock, victor, sully, murray and fremont. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 30 and 42. Interstate 80 between mile markers 172 and 204.
8/20/2019 6:04 AM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 8/20/2019 6:09 AM CDT At 604 am cdt, a confirmed tornado was located near melcher-dallas, or 12 miles north of chariton, moving southeast at 60 mph (radar confirmed tornado). Hazards include damaging tornado. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of eastern lucas, southwestern marion and southeastern warren counties, including the following locations, lacona, russell and williamson.
8/20/2019 5:59 AM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 8/20/2019 6:02 AM CDT The national weather service in des moines has issued a * tornado warning for. eastern lucas county in south central iowa. southwestern marion county in south central iowa. southeastern warren county in south central iowa. Until 615 am cdt.
8/20/2019 5:55 AM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 8/20/2019 5:58 AM CDT The national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for. monroe county in south central iowa. poweshiek county in central iowa. lucas county in south central iowa. Marion county in south central iowa.
7/20/2019 7:24 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 7/20/2019 7:27 PM CDT At 723 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near indianola, moving southeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
7/20/2019 6:21 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 7/20/2019 6:24 PM CDT At 620 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from new sharon to 11 miles southeast of melcher-dallas to 6 miles northwest of chariton, moving southeast at 35 mph. a 68 mph wind was reported at the knowxville airport at 615 pm cdt (mesonet wind reports). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include, oskaloosa, pella, knoxville, chariton, new sharon, eddyville, lake red rock, knoxville raceway, sully, fremont, russell, lovilia, beacon, university park, bussey, lynnville, lacona, harvey, lucas and rose hill.
7/20/2019 5:58 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 7/20/2019 6:02 PM CDT At 558 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 11 miles southeast of iowa speedway to near melcher-dallas to 11 miles south of indianola, moving southeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/25/2019 8:22 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 6/25/2019 8:25 PM CDT At 822 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles northwest of lakeside casino, or 9 miles northwest of osceola, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. damage to vehicles is expected
5/28/2019 3:13 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 2/6/2022 9:30 PM CDT The severe thunderstorm warning for east central madison, northeastern clarke and southwestern warren counties will expire at 315 pm cdt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and has exited the warned area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 1000 pm cdt for south central iowa.
5/28/2019 3:03 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 5/28/2019 3:06 PM CDT At 303 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near indianola, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, indianola, avenue of the saints event center, st. charles, new virginia, martensdale, lacona, cumming, patterson, st. marys, bevington, spring hill, lake ahquabi state park and otter creek county park. This includes interstate 35 between mile markers 47 and 66.
5/28/2019 2:43 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 5/28/2019 2:46 PM CDT At 243 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles southwest of avenue of the saints event center, or 12 miles north of osceola, moving northeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, indianola, winterset, osceola, lakeside casino, avenue of the saints event center, murray, st. charles, new virginia, truro, martensdale, lacona, cumming, patterson, st. marys, east peru, bevington, spring hill, lake ahquabi state park, otter creek county park and murray roadside rest area. This includes interstate 35 between mile markers 34 and 67.
5/28/2019 2:34 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 5/28/2019 2:38 PM CDT At 234 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 13 miles northwest of lakeside casino, or 14 miles northwest of osceola, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
5/27/2019 6:49 AM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 5/27/2019 6:53 AM CDT At 649 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from johnston to 8 miles west of melcher-dallas, moving northeast at 80 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
8/28/2018 4:50 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 8/28/2018 4:54 PM CDT At 450 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles southwest of chariton, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
6/30/2018 9:11 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 6/30/2018 9:16 PM CDT At 910 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near van meter to near avenue of the saints event center to 8 miles north of lakeside casino, moving east at 50 mph. a tree was reported in winterset and roof damage to a home with this storm (law enforcement). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
6/28/2018 12:28 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 6/28/2018 12:32 PM CDT At 1227 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles southeast of carlisle to 6 miles west of melcher-dallas to 8 miles northwest of chariton, moving east at 55 mph. these are very dangerous storms (radar indicated. a measured gusts of 68 mph was reported in indianola at 1215pm. stronger winds are possible). Hazards include 80 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be heavily damaged. expect considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. extensive tree damage and power outages are likely. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, indianola, norwalk, knoxville, carlisle, monroe, pleasantville, melcher-dallas, knoxville raceway, avenue of the saints event center, lake red rock, milo, hartford, martensdale, lacona, cumming, williamson, st. marys and ackworth. This includes interstate 35 between mile markers 50 and 60, and between mile markers 63 and 64.
6/28/2018 12:12 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 6/28/2018 12:16 PM CDT At 1212 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near indianola, moving east at 60 mph (trained weather spotters. these storms have produced wind damage in the warned counties). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
6/6/2018 7:36 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 6/6/2018 7:39 PM CDT At 736 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles west of melcher-dallas to avenue of the saints event center to 8 miles southeast of stuart, moving south at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, indianola, norwalk, winterset, earlham, avenue of the saints event center, milo, st. charles, new virginia, truro, martensdale, lacona, patterson, st. marys, east peru, macksburg, ackworth, bevington, spring hill, sandyville and lake ahquabi state park. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 43 and 64. Interstate 80 between mile markers 97 and 99.
6/6/2018 7:02 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 6/6/2018 7:07 PM CDT At 702 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near pleasantville to 7 miles southwest of norwalk to near earlham, moving south at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, urbandale, clive, indianola, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, winterset, adel, windsor heights, carlisle, earlham, de soto, van meter, iowa state fairgrounds, des moines int`l airport, valley west mall and avenue of the saints event center. people attending sa-- principal charity classic should seek safe shelter immediately! this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 43 and 72. interstate 80 between mile markers 97 and 126. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 12.
6/6/2018 6:39 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 6/6/2018 6:43 PM CDT At 639 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near pleasant hill to west des moines to 7 miles west of adel, moving south at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
5/12/2018 4:06 AM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 5/12/2018 4:10 AM CDT A severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect until 430 am cdt for southwestern marion and southeastern warren counties. at 405 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles west of melcher-dallas, or 11 miles southeast of indianola, moving east at 40 mph. hazard. Quarter size hail.
5/12/2018 3:39 AM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 5/12/2018 3:46 AM CDT At 339 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near indianola, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. damage to vehicles is expected
6/28/2017 1:31 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 6/28/2017 6:37 PM CDT At 631 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 8 miles south of indianola, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado and quarter size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. Locations impacted include, milo, lacona, sandyville and otter creek county park.
6/28/2017 1:18 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 6/28/2017 6:21 PM CDT At 618 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 9 miles southeast of avenue of the saints event center, or 12 miles southwest of indianola, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated rotation. at 617pm...trained spotters reported a funnel cloud 5 south southeast of new virginia). Hazards include tornado. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. this tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of southern warren county, including the following locations: otter creek county park, new virginia, lacona, milo, lake ahquabi state park and sandyville. This includes interstate 35 between mile markers 47 and 48.
6/15/2017 9:19 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 6/15/2017 9:25 PM CDT At 918 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near melcher-dallas, or 13 miles southwest of knoxville, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/15/2017 9:16 PM CDT Quarter sized hail reported 0.2 miles WSW of Lacona, IA
6/15/2017 8:52 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 6/15/2017 8:55 PM CDT At 852 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 13 miles southeast of avenue of the saints event center, or 13 miles south of indianola, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, milo, new virginia, lacona and otter creek county park. This includes interstate 35 between mile markers 42 and 44.
6/15/2017 8:43 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 6/15/2017 8:46 PM CDT At 841 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles northeast of lakeside casino, or 8 miles northeast of osceola, moving east at 30 mph (trained weather spotters. at 8:40pm, trained weather spotters located 6 miles northeast of murray reported 60mph wind gusts and ping pong sized hail). Hazards include tennis ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
5/17/2017 4:27 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 5/17/2017 5:08 PM CDT At 427 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near carlisle to near knoxville to near lake sundown, moving northeast at 65 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
5/17/2017 4:05 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 2/18/2022 9:03 PM CDT At 404 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 miles southwest of indianola to 7 miles southeast of corydon, moving northeast at 65 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, indianola, chariton, corydon, milo, hartford, russell, allerton, humeston, new virginia, lacona, lucas, garden grove, woodburn, williamson, derby, promise city, ackworth, clio, swan and sandyville. this includes interstate 35 between mile markers 41 and 45. A tornado watch remains in effect until 700 pm cdt for south central and central iowa.
5/17/2017 3:47 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 2/18/2022 9:09 PM CDT At 347 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles south of osceola, moving northeast at 65 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
4/15/2017 8:12 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 4/15/2017 8:16 PM CDT At 812 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near knoxville, moving northeast at 45 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include quarter size hail. Damage to vehicles is expected. Locations impacted include, knoxville, melcher-dallas, marysville and knoxville municipal airport.
4/15/2017 7:46 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 4/15/2017 7:52 PM CDT At 746 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles northwest of chariton, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. damage to vehicles is expected
4/15/2017 7:46 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 4/15/2017 7:49 PM CDT At 746 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles northwest of chariton, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. damage to vehicles is expected
4/15/2017 5:33 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 4/15/2017 5:38 PM CDT At 533 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 14 miles south of indianola, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include half dollar size hail. damage to vehicles is expected
4/10/2017 12:11 AM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 4/10/2017 12:14 AM CDT At 1211 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 11 miles west of melcher-dallas, or 12 miles northwest of chariton, moving northeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. Damage to vehicles is expected. Locations impacted include, melcher-dallas and lacona.
4/10/2017 12:00 AM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 4/10/2017 12:04 AM CDT At 1159 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles northeast of osceola, moving northeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. damage to vehicles is expected
3/6/2017 7:54 PM CST Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 3/6/2017 7:57 PM CST The severe thunderstorm warning for marion and southeastern warren counties will expire at 800 pm cst, the storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm. a tornado watch remains in effect until 1000 pm cst for central and south central iowa. remember, a severe thunderstorm warning still remains in effect for eastern portions of marion county.
3/6/2017 7:45 PM CST Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 3/6/2017 7:50 PM CST At 745 pm cst, a severe thunderstorm was located near pella, moving east at 55 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, pella, knoxville, monroe, pleasantville, melcher-dallas, knoxville raceway, lake red rock, bussey, lacona, harvey, hamilton, marysville, pella municipal airport, knoxville municipal airport and elk rock state park. A tornado watch remains in effect until 1000 pm cst for central and south central iowa.
3/6/2017 7:21 PM CST Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 3/6/2017 7:25 PM CST At 720 pm cst, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 10 miles west of melcher-dallas, or 10 miles southeast of indianola, moving east at 55 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado and quarter size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. this dangerous storm will be near, melcher-dallas around 730 pm cst. knoxville, knoxville raceway and lake red rock around 740 pm cst. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include elk rock state park, lacona, milo and knoxville municipal airport.
3/6/2017 7:12 PM CST Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 3/6/2017 7:16 PM CST At 712 pm cst, a severe thunderstorm was located over indianola, moving east at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
3/6/2017 6:55 PM CST Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 3/6/2017 7:00 PM CST At 653 pm cst, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near roland to 9 miles north of lakeside casino, moving east at 75 mph (radar indicated. at 6:45pm 67 mph wind was reported at the ames airport. 50-60 mph wind was observed at 6:41pm at the national weather service office in north johnston). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, ames, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, indianola, altoona, waukee, boone, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, perry, nevada, winterset, adel, windsor heights and carlisle. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 44 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 126. interstate 80 between mile markers 99 and 149. interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14. A tornado watch remains in effect until 1000 pm cst for central, south central and southwestern iowa.
3/6/2017 6:30 PM CST Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 3/6/2017 6:35 PM CST At 629 pm cst, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 9 miles north of boone to 7 miles northeast of green valley lake, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
8/11/2016 9:59 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 8/11/2016 10:03 PM CDT At 958 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from monroe to near melcher-dallas to 6 miles north of chariton to 10 miles northwest of corydon, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. And trees.
8/11/2016 9:34 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 8/11/2016 9:39 PM CDT At 932 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near carlisle to 10 miles south of indianola to near lakeside casino, moving east at 35 mph (trained weather spotters. at 923pm...a 63 mph gust was reported 2 miles west of murray). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, indianola, norwalk, osceola, carlisle, monroe, pleasantville, melcher-dallas, lakeside casino, avenue of the saints event center, lake red rock, milo, hartford, murray, st. Charles, new virginia, truro, martensdale, lacona and lorimor.
8/11/2016 9:20 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 8/11/2016 9:23 PM CDT At 920 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near avenue of the saints event center, or 9 miles southwest of indianola, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. And trees.
7/19/2016 2:20 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 7/19/2016 2:25 PM CDT At 220 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles east of chariton to corydon to near leon, moving southeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include, osceola, chariton, leon, lamoni, sun valley lake, lakeside casino, milo, russell, humeston, lacona, grand river, van wert, lucas, garden grove, davis city, woodburn, decatur city, williamson, weldon and derby.
7/19/2016 2:03 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 7/19/2016 2:06 PM CDT At 202 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 9 miles northwest of chariton to 14 miles southeast of osceola to near sun valley lake, moving southeast at 25 mph (public. at 155pm...60 mph winds and penny sized hail was reported about 9 miles southeast of new virginia). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs. siding. and trees. Locations impacted include, osceola, chariton, leon, lamoni, sun valley lake, lakeside casino, milo, russell, humeston, lacona, grand river, van wert, lucas, garden grove, davis city, woodburn, decatur city, williamson, weldon and derby.
7/19/2016 2:00 PM CDT Law enforcement reported downed trees up to 24 inches between lacona and milo. time and location estimated from radar. delayed report. in warren county IA, 1.2 miles SE of Lacona, IA
7/19/2016 1:48 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 7/19/2016 1:51 PM CDT At 148 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 12 miles south of indianola to near osceola to sun valley lake, moving southeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
11/11/2015 3:23 PM CST Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 11/11/2015 3:26 PM CST At 323 pm cst, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles west of melcher-dallas, or 13 miles southeast of indianola, moving northeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding and trees. locations impacted include, chariton, milo, russell, lacona, lucas, williamson, lake ahquabi state park, chariton municipal airport, red haw lake state park and otter creek county park. A tornado watch remains in effect until 600 pm cst for south central iowa.
11/11/2015 2:55 PM CST Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 11/11/2015 2:58 PM CST At 255 pm cst, a severe thunderstorm was located over osceola, moving northeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. Siding and trees.
9/18/2015 11:24 AM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 9/18/2015 11:28 AM CDT The severe thunderstorm warning for southwestern marion, northwestern lucas and southeastern warren counties will expire at 1130 am cdt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. however heavy rain is still possible with this thunderstorm.
9/18/2015 11:10 AM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 9/18/2015 11:13 AM CDT At 1110 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 11 miles west of melcher-dallas, or 12 miles northwest of chariton, moving northeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. Damage to vehicles is expected. Locations impacted include, milo, lacona and lucas.
9/18/2015 10:51 AM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 9/18/2015 10:54 AM CDT At 1051 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 12 miles west of chariton, moving northeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. damage to vehicles is expected
9/18/2015 10:51 AM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 9/18/2015 11:28 AM CDT At 1051 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 12 miles west of chariton, moving northeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. damage to vehicles is expected
8/2/2015 6:41 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 8/2/2015 6:44 PM CDT At 641 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles southwest of melcher-dallas to 13 miles northeast of osceola to 7 miles south of avenue of the saints event center, moving southeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding and trees.
8/2/2015 6:21 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 8/2/2015 6:24 PM CDT At 621 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 4 miles north of melcher-dallas to 7 miles northeast of lakeside casino, moving southeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding and trees. locations impacted include, indianola, osceola, avenue of the saints event center, milo, st. charles, new virginia, truro, lacona, st. marys, ackworth, sandyville, otter creek county park and lake ahquabi state park. This includes interstate 35 between mile markers 35 and 55.
8/2/2015 6:00 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 8/2/2015 6:03 PM CDT At 559 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles east of indianola to 6 miles southwest of avenue of the saints event center, moving southeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding and trees.
7/28/2015 8:50 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 7/28/2015 8:53 PM CDT At 850 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near melcher-dallas, or 11 miles southwest of knoxville, moving southeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts. Expect considerable tree damage. damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs and outbuildings. Locations impacted include, melcher-dallas, lovilia, lacona, williamson and marysville.
7/28/2015 8:39 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 7/28/2015 8:43 PM CDT At 839 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles northwest of melcher-dallas, or 12 miles southeast of indianola, moving southeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding and trees. Locations impacted include, indianola, pleasantville, milo, lacona, ackworth, sandyville, otter creek county park and lake ahquabi state park.
7/28/2015 8:37 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 7/28/2015 8:40 PM CDT At 837 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles southwest of pleasantville, or 11 miles west of knoxville, moving southeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. Siding and trees.
7/28/2015 8:28 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 7/28/2015 8:31 PM CDT At 828 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles west of pleasantville, or 7 miles east of indianola, moving southeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, indianola, norwalk, carlisle, pleasantville, milo, hartford, martensdale, lacona, ackworth, swan, spring hill, sandyville, otter creek county park and lake ahquabi state park. This includes interstate 35 between mile markers 59 and 60.
7/28/2015 8:10 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 7/28/2015 8:13 PM CDT At 810 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles south of southridge mall, or 6 miles north of indianola, moving southeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. Siding and trees.
7/28/2015 5:24 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 7/28/2015 5:27 PM CDT At 524 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over pleasantville, or 10 miles northwest of knoxville, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. Siding and trees.
6/24/2015 9:24 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 6/24/2015 9:29 PM CDT At 924 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 4 miles east of melcher-dallas to 4 miles northwest of chariton to 6 miles southwest of osceola, moving southeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding and trees. locations impacted include, knoxville, osceola, chariton, pleasantville, melcher-dallas, knoxville raceway, lakeside casino, lake red rock, murray, russell, lacona, harvey, lucas, woodburn, williamson, hamilton, derby, melrose, marysville and chariton municipal airport. this includes interstate 35 between mile markers 25 and 39. A tornado watch remains in effect until 200 am cdt for south central iowa.
6/24/2015 9:10 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 6/24/2015 9:13 PM CDT At 909 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 4 miles northwest of melcher-dallas to 12 miles northwest of chariton to 9 miles west of lakeside casino, moving southeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding and trees.
6/24/2015 8:43 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 6/24/2015 8:46 PM CDT At 842 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles southeast of avenue of the saints event center, or 13 miles southwest of indianola, moving southeast at 25 mph (trained weather spotters. at 842 pm cdt...golf ball hail was reported in st. charles). Hazards include golf ball size hail. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect damage to roofs, siding, windows and vehicles. locations impacted include, indianola, winterset, osceola, lakeside casino, avenue of the saints event center, st. charles, new virginia, truro, martensdale, lacona, woodburn, patterson, st. marys, east peru, bevington, lake ahquabi state park, otter creek county park and winterset-madison county airport. this includes interstate 35 between mile markers 32 and 57. A tornado watch remains in effect until 200 am cdt for south central iowa.
6/24/2015 8:32 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 6/24/2015 8:35 PM CDT At 831 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near avenue of the saints event center, or 10 miles southeast of winterset, moving southeast at 20 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding and trees.
6/10/2015 8:25 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 6/10/2015 8:28 PM CDT The severe thunderstorm warning for warren county will expire at 830 pm cdt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm. to report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. they will relay your report to the national weather service des moines.
6/10/2015 7:57 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 6/10/2015 8:01 PM CDT At 757 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near indianola, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding and trees. locations impacted include, indianola, milo, hartford, new virginia, martensdale, lacona, st. marys, ackworth, bevington, sandyville, lake ahquabi state park and otter creek county park. This includes interstate 35 between mile markers 52 and 57.
6/10/2015 7:37 PM CDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Lacona, IA at 6/10/2015 7:40 PM CDT At 737 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles east of avenue of the saints event center, or 7 miles southwest of indianola, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding and trees.
4/12/2014 10:55 PM CDT Quarter sized hail reported 6.1 miles E of Lacona, IA, nickel and quarter sized hail reported in liberty center. via social media.
7/17/2013 6:55 PM CDT 3 foot diameter tree blown over in warren county IA, 0.2 miles WSW of Lacona, IA