Hail Map for Windsor Heights, IA

Date / Time	Report Details
3/30/2025 12:06 AM CDT	At 1205 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over bondurant, or near altoona, moving northeast 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. locations impacted include, southridge mall, altoona, carlisle, johnston, walnut woods state park, elkhart, adventureland amusement park, prairie city, bondurant, ankeny, merle hay mall, iowa events center, runnells, colfax, des moines, windsor heights, mitchellville, prairie meadows, iowa state fairgrounds, and des moines int'l airport. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 70 and 71, and between mile markers 87 and 100. interstate 80 between mile markers 130 and 160. Interstate 235 between mile markers 2 and 14.
3/29/2025 11:50 PM CDT	Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, polk county in central iowa, western jasper county in central iowa, northern warren county in south central iowa, * until 1230 am cdt. * at 1150 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over southridge mall, or near des moines, moving northeast 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.
3/14/2025 6:15 PM CDT	The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the 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 central and south central iowa.
3/14/2025 5:52 PM CDT	At 552 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from dallas center to near sully, moving north at 55 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, pella municipal airport, carlisle, urbandale, johnston, grinnell, walnut woods state park, west des moines, elkhart, polk city, adventureland amusement park, swan, prairie city, pleasantville, runnells, colfax, iowa speedway, waukee, kellogg, windsor heights, and baxter. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 61 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 101. interstate 80 between mile markers 106 and 182. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
3/14/2025 5:32 PM CDT	Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, northwestern poweshiek county in central iowa, polk county in central iowa, northeastern madison county in south central iowa, northern marion county in south central iowa, jasper county in central iowa, eastern dallas county in central iowa, northern warren county in south central iowa, * until 615 pm cdt. * at 532 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near earlham to near knoxville, moving north 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.
3/14/2025 5:03 PM CDT	Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, northwestern polk county in central iowa, southwestern story county in central iowa, southeastern boone county in central iowa, northeastern dallas county in central iowa, * until 545 pm cdt. * at 503 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over johnston, moving north at 55 mph (trained weather spotters. quarter sized hail was reported in windsor heights). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
3/14/2025 5:00 PM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 0.2 miles NW of Windsor Heights, IA
10/30/2024 2:16 PM CDT	the severe thunderstorm warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect
10/30/2024 1:49 PM CDT	Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, polk county in central iowa, madison county in south central iowa, central dallas county in central iowa, warren county in south central iowa, * until 230 pm cdt. * at 148 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near dallas center to near de soto to 5 miles northeast of macksburg, moving east 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.
7/31/2024 8:50 PM CDT	At 850 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from iowa state center to near valeria to 4 miles east of pleasantville, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, ames, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, newton, indianola, altoona, waukee, boone, pella, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, knoxville, nevada, windsor heights, and carlisle. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 68 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 125. interstate 80 between mile markers 121 and 173. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
7/31/2024 8:50 PM CDT	the severe thunderstorm warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect
7/31/2024 8:33 PM CDT	At 831 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from sheldahl to ankeny regional airport to near pleasant hill to hartford, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 65 mph wind gusts. the des moines airport gusted to 66 mph. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, ames, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, indianola, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, nevada, adel, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, polk city, and huxley. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 43 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 111. interstate 80 between mile markers 108 and 149. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
7/31/2024 8:33 PM CDT	the severe thunderstorm warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect
7/31/2024 8:27 PM CDT	Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, polk county in central iowa, story county in central iowa, southwestern hardin county in central iowa, southwestern marshall county in central iowa, northeastern madison county in south central iowa, marion county in south central iowa, jasper county in central iowa, southern boone county in central iowa, dallas county in central iowa, warren county in south central iowa, * until 915 pm cdt. * at 825 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 4 miles north of woodward to near margo frankel woods state park to milo, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 65 mph wind gusts. the des moines airport gusted to 66 mph. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
7/31/2024 8:15 PM CDT	At 814 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near woodward to near urbandale to southridge mall to near spring hill, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, ames, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, indianola, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, nevada, winterset, adel, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, and polk city. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 43 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 111. interstate 80 between mile markers 99 and 149. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
7/31/2024 8:15 PM CDT	the severe thunderstorm warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect
7/31/2024 7:54 PM CDT	Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, polk county in central iowa, southwestern story county in central iowa, madison county in south central iowa, southeastern guthrie county in west central iowa, southeastern boone county in central iowa, eastern adair county in southwestern iowa, dallas county in central iowa, warren county in south central iowa, * until 845 pm cdt. * at 754 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles west of minburn to near de soto to 4 miles southeast of badger creek state park to near st. charles, moving northeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
7/31/2024 3:09 AM 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 and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 700 am cdt for central and south central iowa.
7/31/2024 2:25 AM CDT	Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, southern polk county in central iowa, northwestern marion county in south central iowa, southwestern jasper county in central iowa, northern warren county in south central iowa, * until 315 am cdt. * at 225 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over des moines, 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.
7/31/2024 2:12 AM CDT	At 211 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over des moines, 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. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, adel, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, saylorville, mitchellville, dallas center, de soto, and van meter. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 64 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 90. interstate 80 between mile markers 111 and 144. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
7/31/2024 1:49 AM CDT	Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, southern polk county in central iowa, northeastern madison county in south central iowa, northwestern marion county in south central iowa, southwestern jasper county in central iowa, southeastern dallas county in central iowa, northern warren county in south central iowa, * until 230 am cdt. * at 149 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over west des moines, 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.
7/30/2024 9:45 AM CDT	At 945 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near elkhart to near pleasant hill to martensdale, moving southeast 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, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, adel, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, polk city, huxley, saylorville, madrid, and mitchellville. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 61 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 106. interstate 80 between mile markers 109 and 148. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
7/30/2024 9:45 AM CDT	the severe thunderstorm warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect
7/30/2024 9:23 AM CDT	At 922 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near kelley to polk city to near de soto, moving southeast at 40 mph (radar indicated. several weather stations have reported winds of 50 to 55 mph with these storms). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, ames, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, waukee, boone, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, perry, nevada, adel, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, and polk city. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 61 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 123. interstate 80 between mile markers 109 and 148. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
7/30/2024 9:23 AM CDT	the severe thunderstorm warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect

7/30/2024 8:53 AM CDT	Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, polk county in central iowa, story county in central iowa, eastern greene county in west central iowa, northeastern madison county in south central iowa, northeastern guthrie county in west central iowa, boone county in central iowa, dallas county in central iowa, northwestern warren county in south central iowa, * until 1000 am cdt. * at 853 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from fraser to 4 miles north of bouton to near panora, moving southeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
7/30/2024 2:53 AM CDT	At 252 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 4 miles south of roland to 4 miles northwest of maxwell to 5 miles east of elkhart to near altoona to 4 miles southeast of southridge mall, moving southeast at 50 mph (automated systems. at 247 am, a measured wind gust of 59 mph was reported at the des moines international airport). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. these severe storms will be near, nevada, carlisle, bondurant, mitchellville, colfax, prairie city, maxwell and colo around 255 am cdt. Other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include swan, sandyville, prairie city krohn airport, monroe, pleasantville, baxter and rhodes.
7/30/2024 2:38 AM CDT	At 238 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 4 miles northwest of gilbert to ames municipal airport to near alleman to ankeny regional airport to walnut woods state park, moving southeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, des moines, ames, altoona, norwalk, pleasant hill, nevada, carlisle, bondurant, indianola, hartford, runnells, collins, mingo, valeria, colfax, prairie city, colo, ackworth, swan, sandyville, prairie city krohn airport, pleasantville, baxter, rhodes and monroe.
7/30/2024 2:38 AM CDT	the severe thunderstorm warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect
7/30/2024 2:23 AM CDT	Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, polk county in central iowa, story county in central iowa, eastern greene county in west central iowa, southwestern marshall county in central iowa, southeastern webster county in central iowa, northwestern marion county in south central iowa, western jasper county in central iowa, boone county in central iowa, dallas county in central iowa, northern warren county in south central iowa, * until 315 am cdt. * at 222 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 4 miles southeast of stratford to near boone municipal airport to 4 miles northeast of madrid to near saylorville lake to near waukee, moving southeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. severe thunderstorms will be near, des moines, ames, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive and norwalk around 230 am cdt. altoona, pleasant hill, nevada, bondurant, southridge mall, adventureland amusement park, iowa state fairgrounds and prairie meadows around 235 am cdt. carlisle and roland around 240 am cdt. Other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include indianola, mitchellville, maxwell, spring hill, valeria, colfax, colo, hartford, runnells, collins, mingo, ackworth, prairie city, swan, sandyville, prairie city krohn airport, pleasantville, baxter, rhodes and monroe.
7/15/2024 5:52 PM CDT	the tornado warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect
7/15/2024 5:48 PM CDT	At 548 pm cdt, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was located over iowa events center, or over des moines, moving southeast at 30 mph. this is a particularly dangerous situation. take cover now! (radar confirmed tornado). Hazards include damaging tornado. You are in a life-threatening situation. flying debris may be deadly to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be destroyed. considerable damage to homes, businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction is possible. this tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of west central polk county. This includes interstate 235 between mile markers 6 and 9.
7/15/2024 5:47 PM CDT	Tordmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * tornado warning for, southern polk county in central iowa, northeastern warren county in south central iowa, * until 615 pm cdt. * at 547 pm cdt, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was located over drake stadium and knapp center, or near des moines, moving southeast at 35 mph. this is a particularly dangerous situation. take cover now! (radar confirmed tornado). Hazards include damaging tornado. You are in a life-threatening situation. flying debris may be deadly to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be destroyed. considerable damage to homes, businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction is possible. the tornado will be near, des moines, norwalk, pleasant hill, carlisle, southridge mall, and des moines int'l airport around 555 pm cdt. other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include runnells and hartford. This includes interstate 235 between mile markers 4 and 10.
7/15/2024 5:45 PM CDT	At 544 pm cdt, a confirmed tornado was located over drake stadium and knapp center, or near des moines, moving east at 45 mph (radar confirmed tornado). Hazards include damaging 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 tornado will be near, des moines, pleasant hill, principal park, iowa state fairgrounds, and iowa events center around 550 pm cdt. altoona around 555 pm cdt. This includes interstate 235 between mile markers 5 and 12.
7/15/2024 5:42 PM CDT	Tordmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * tornado warning for, southern polk county in central iowa, * until 615 pm cdt. * at 542 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over merle hay mall, or near urbandale, moving east at 45 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, des moines, principal park, iowa state fairgrounds, iowa events center, and drake stadium and knapp center around 545 pm cdt. altoona and pleasant hill around 550 pm cdt. this includes the following highways, interstate 80 between mile markers 128 and 136. Interstate 235 between mile markers 6 and 14.
7/15/2024 5:30 PM CDT	the severe thunderstorm warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect
7/15/2024 5:30 PM CDT	At 530 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near granger, or 5 miles northwest of grimes, 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. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, waukee, grimes, adel, windsor heights, polk city, saylorville, dallas center, granger, jordan creek town center, saylorville lake, merle hay mall, big creek lake, drake stadium and knapp center, and valley west mall. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 68 and 72, and between mile markers 90 and 101. interstate 80 between mile markers 115 and 135. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 5.
7/15/2024 5:29 PM CDT	Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, polk county in central iowa, southeastern story county in central iowa, southwestern marshall county in central iowa, northwestern marion county in south central iowa, jasper county in central iowa, east central dallas county in central iowa, northern warren county in south central iowa, * until 600 pm cdt. * at 529 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from haverhill to 5 miles east of elkhart to urbandale, 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.
7/15/2024 5:20 PM CDT	Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, western polk county in central iowa, northern madison county in south central iowa, southeastern guthrie county in west central iowa, northeastern adair county in southwestern iowa, dallas county in central iowa, * until 545 pm cdt. * at 520 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near minburn, or 8 miles northwest of adel, 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.
7/2/2024 3:19 PM CDT	At 318 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over ackworth, or 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, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, indianola, altoona, norwalk, pleasant hill, winterset, windsor heights, carlisle, saylorville, pleasantville, van meter, adventureland amusement park, prairie meadows, iowa state fairgrounds, and des moines int'l airport. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 47 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 93. interstate 80 between mile markers 118 and 119, between mile markers 121 and 125, and between mile markers 131 and 143. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
7/2/2024 2:53 PM CDT	Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, southern polk county in central iowa, madison county in south central iowa, northwestern marion county in south central iowa, southeastern dallas county in central iowa, warren county in south central iowa, * until 345 pm cdt. * at 252 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over patterson, or 7 miles east of winterset, 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.
6/25/2024 10:44 PM CDT	the severe thunderstorm warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect
6/25/2024 10:44 PM CDT	At 1044 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 4 miles east of pleasant hill to 4 miles northwest of ackworth to near st. marys, moving southeast 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, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, norwalk, pleasant hill, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, saylorville, mitchellville, colfax, prairie city, southridge mall, jordan creek town center, adventureland amusement park, and merle hay mall. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 67 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 89. interstate 80 between mile markers 118 and 126, and between mile markers 129 and 147. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
6/25/2024 10:18 PM CDT	Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, polk county in central iowa, southern story county in central iowa, western jasper county in central iowa, eastern dallas county in central iowa, northern warren county in south central iowa, * until 1100 pm cdt. * at 1017 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near madrid to near urbandale to badger creek state park, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
6/25/2024 5:24 PM CDT	Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, southern polk county in central iowa, northeastern madison county in south central iowa, northwestern marion county in south central iowa, southwestern jasper county in central iowa, southeastern dallas county in central iowa, northern warren county in south central iowa, * until 615 pm cdt. * at 523 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from oakland acres to near prairie city krohn airport to altoona, moving southeast at 5 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.
6/4/2024 8:05 PM CDT	the severe thunderstorm warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect
6/4/2024 8:05 PM CDT	At 804 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near bondurant, or 7 miles north of altoona, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, pleasant hill, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, saylorville, mitchellville, adventureland amusement park, merle hay mall, iowa events center, prairie meadows, iowa state fairgrounds, principal park, and drake stadium and knapp center. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 87 and 101. interstate 80 between mile markers 131 and 147. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
6/4/2024 7:47 PM CDT	At 746 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over ankeny, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, waukee, pleasant hill, grimes, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, polk city, saylorville, mitchellville, dallas center, granger, saylorville lake, and adventureland amusement park. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 87 and 100. interstate 80 between mile markers 122 and 147. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
6/4/2024 7:24 PM CDT	Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, polk county in central iowa, northeastern dallas county in central iowa, * until 815 pm cdt. * at 723 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over granger, or 7 miles north of grimes, 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.
5/24/2024 5:06 AM CDT	the severe thunderstorm warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect

5/24/2024 5:06 AM CDT	At 506 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near woolstock to 4 miles east of gilbert to adventureland amusement park, moving east at 55 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, ames, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, fort dodge, johnston, clive, altoona, waukee, boone, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, webster city, nevada, clarion, windsor heights, carlisle, and bondurant. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 66 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 152. interstate 80 between mile markers 117 and 156. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
5/24/2024 4:40 AM CDT	Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, polk county in central iowa, story county in central iowa, northern madison county in south central iowa, webster county in central iowa, southern wright county in north central iowa, western jasper county in central iowa, boone county in central iowa, hamilton county in central iowa, northern warren county in south central iowa, eastern greene county in west central iowa, southwestern hardin county in central iowa, northeastern calhoun county in west central iowa, southeastern humboldt county in north central iowa, dallas county in central iowa, * until 530 am cdt. * at 439 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from lizard creek state recreation area to near ogden to near waukee, moving east at 55 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
5/21/2024 4:51 PM CDT	At 451 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near mccallsburg to milo, moving northeast at 60 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, ames, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, indianola, altoona, norwalk, pleasant hill, nevada, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, story city, polk city, huxley, saylorville, and mitchellville. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 87 and 126. interstate 80 between mile markers 130 and 149. Interstate 235 between mile markers 3 and 14.
5/21/2024 4:51 PM CDT	the severe thunderstorm warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect
5/21/2024 4:11 PM CDT	Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, northwestern lucas county in south central iowa, polk county in central iowa, northwestern decatur county in south central iowa, story county in central iowa, eastern madison county in south central iowa, eastern union county in south central iowa, southeastern boone county in central iowa, clarke county in south central iowa, eastern dallas county in central iowa, warren county in south central iowa, * until 515 pm cdt. * at 410 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 4 miles west of granger to near grand river, moving northeast at 60 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.
5/21/2024 9:14 AM CDT	At 913 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from des moines int'l airport to 5 miles northwest of ackworth to near otter creek county park, moving east at 45 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, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, indianola, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, polk city, saylorville, mitchellville, dallas center, and granger. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 47 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 99. interstate 80 between mile markers 115 and 147. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
5/21/2024 9:03 AM CDT	At 903 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near jordan creek town center to spring hill to 4 miles southeast of st. marys, moving east at 45 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, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, indianola, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, adel, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, polk city, saylorville, mitchellville, and dallas center. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 47 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 99. interstate 80 between mile markers 110 and 147. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
5/21/2024 8:41 AM CDT	Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, polk county in central iowa, madison county in south central iowa, southern dallas county in central iowa, warren county in south central iowa, * until 945 am cdt. * at 841 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from earlham to 4 miles northeast of winterset-madison county airport to near east peru, moving east at 45 mph (emergency management). 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.
5/7/2024 6:33 PM CDT	Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, polk county in central iowa, southwestern story county in central iowa, northeastern dallas county in central iowa, * until 700 pm cdt. * at 632 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over ankeny, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. personal weather stations have observed wind gusts up to around 55 mph near dallas center. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
4/26/2024 11:02 PM CDT	Tordmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * tornado warning for, central polk county in central iowa, * until 1145 pm cdt. * at 1101 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over drake stadium and knapp center, or over des moines, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated rotation). 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 dangerous storm will be near, des moines, ankeny, pleasant hill, saylorville, iowa events center, iowa state fairgrounds, principal park, and drake stadium and knapp center around 1105 pm cdt. altoona, bondurant, adventureland amusement park, prairie meadows, ankeny regional airport, and weh-weh-neh-kee state park around 1110 pm cdt. mitchellville around 1120 pm cdt. other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include ankeny regional airport, walnut woods state park, weh-weh-neh-kee state park, and margo frankel woods state park. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 71 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 91. interstate 80 between mile markers 134 and 149. Interstate 235 between mile markers 2 and 14.
4/26/2024 8:40 PM CDT	The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. a tornado watch remains in effect until midnight cdt for central and south central iowa.
4/26/2024 8:23 PM CDT	At 823 pm cdt, a confirmed tornado was located near cumming, or near west des moines, moving northeast at 25 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. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, windsor heights, saylorville, granger, jordan creek town center, merle hay mall, iowa events center, iowa state fairgrounds, des moines int'l airport, and principal park. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 65 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 89. interstate 80 between mile markers 118 and 140. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
4/26/2024 8:20 PM CDT	Tordmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * tornado warning for, southern polk county in central iowa, northeastern madison county in south central iowa, southeastern dallas county in central iowa, northwestern warren county in south central iowa, * until 845 pm cdt. * at 820 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near cumming, or near west des moines, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated rotation). 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.
7/12/2023 8:05 AM CDT	At 805 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over lake ahquabi state park, or 7 miles south of indianola, moving east at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of polk, story, madison, northeastern union, eastern boone, clarke, eastern dallas and warren counties, including the following locations, truro, lake ahquabi state park, spring hill, martensdale, otter creek county park, maxwell, cambridge and lorimor. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 30 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 120. interstate 80 between mile markers 107 and 146. interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 0. 88 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/12/2023 7:41 AM CDT	At 740 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near winterset, moving east at 55 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, east peru around 745 am cdt. truro and patterson around 750 am cdt. avenue of the saints event center, st. charles, martensdale, st. marys and bevington around 755 am cdt. new virginia around 800 am cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include lake ahquabi state park and otter creek county park. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 30 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 120. interstate 80 between mile markers 96 and 146. interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 0. 88 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/12/2023 6:25 AM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for polk and east central dallas counties will expire at 630 am 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 gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with these thunderstorms. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 1100 am cdt for central and south central iowa.
7/12/2023 6:09 AM CDT	At 608 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 4 miles northeast of elkhart to near ankeny regional airport to near merle hay mall to urbandale, moving southeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, polk city, saylorville, mitchellville, southridge mall, jordan creek town center and saylorville lake. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 69 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 100. interstate 80 between mile markers 121 and 149. interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/12/2023 5:40 AM CDT	At 539 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near slater to polk city to near granger to near dallas center, moving southeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
6/29/2023 10:13 AM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for southern polk, northern madison, dallas and northern warren counties will expire at 1015 am 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 100 pm cdt for central and 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.
6/29/2023 9:54 AM CDT	At 954 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over badger creek state park, or 9 miles south of adel, moving northeast 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, des moines, west des moines, urbandale, johnston, clive, indianola, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, winterset, adel, windsor heights, carlisle, dallas center, earlham, de soto, van meter, southridge mall and jordan creek town center. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 51 and 72. interstate 80 between mile markers 97 and 131. interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 11. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 0. 88 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
6/29/2023 9:29 AM CDT	At 928 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over winterset, moving northeast at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
6/2/2023 3:20 PM CDT	At 320 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over windsor heights, or near des moines, moving northwest at 20 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe storm will be near, ankeny, clive, valley west mall and jordan creek town center around 325 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include johnston, merle hay mall, saylorville, urbandale, waukee, grimes and saylorville lake. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 69 and 72. interstate 80 between mile markers 121 and 135. interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 9. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
6/2/2023 3:08 PM CDT	At 308 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over des moines int`l airport, or near des moines, moving northwest at 20 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, walnut woods state park around 315 pm cdt. drake stadium and knapp center around 320 pm cdt. west des moines, clive, windsor heights and valley west mall around 325 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include urbandale, johnston, waukee, grimes, saylorville, merle hay mall and jordan creek town center. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 69 and 72. interstate 80 between mile markers 121 and 135. interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 9. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
4/4/2023 9:27 PM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for southern polk, northwestern marion, southwestern jasper and warren counties will expire at 930 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. a tornado watch remains in effect until 1000 pm cdt for central and south central iowa.
4/4/2023 9:05 PM CDT	At 905 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near spring hill, or 5 miles north of indianola, moving northeast at 40 mph (emergency management). 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. this severe storm will be near, ackworth around 910 pm cdt. pleasant hill, carlisle and iowa state fairgrounds around 915 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include hartford, runnells and swan. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 47 and 69, and between mile markers 87 and 91. interstate 80 between mile markers 134 and 147. interstate 235 between mile markers 4 and 14. thunderstorm damage threat, considerable hail threat, observed max hail size, 1. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.

4/4/2023 8:57 PM CDT	At 857 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over spring hill, or near norwalk, moving northeast at 55 mph (emergency management). 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. this severe storm will be near, des moines int`l airport around 900 pm cdt. southridge mall and principal park around 905 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include pleasant hill, carlisle, iowa state fairgrounds, hartford and runnells. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 47 and 69, and between mile markers 87 and 91. interstate 80 between mile markers 134 and 147. interstate 235 between mile markers 4 and 14. thunderstorm damage threat, considerable hail threat, observed max hail size, 1. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
4/4/2023 8:48 PM CDT	At 848 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over bevington, or 10 miles southwest of norwalk, moving northeast 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. this severe thunderstorm will be near, spring hill around 855 pm cdt. indianola, norwalk and des moines int`l airport around 900 pm cdt. southridge mall and principal park around 905 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include pleasant hill, carlisle, iowa state fairgrounds, hartford and runnells. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 47 and 69, and between mile markers 87 and 91. interstate 80 between mile markers 134 and 147. 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.
4/4/2023 7:48 PM CDT	At 747 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over badger creek state park, or 8 miles southwest of west des moines, moving northeast at 60 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, jordan creek town center, walnut woods state park, west des moines, urbandale, clive, norwalk, windsor heights, valley west mall, des moines int`l airport, des moines, johnston, grimes, merle hay mall, drake stadium and knapp center, iowa events center, principal park, iowa state fairgrounds, ankeny, saylorville, ankeny regional airport, margo frankel woods state park, weh-weh-neh-kee state park and altoona. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 54 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 90. interstate 80 between mile markers 97 and 140. interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
4/4/2023 7:27 PM CDT	At 727 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles north of macksburg, or 10 miles west of winterset, moving northeast at 65 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, winterset-madison county airport around 735 pm cdt. winterset around 740 pm cdt. de soto, van meter and badger creek state park around 745 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include urbandale, waukee, jordan creek town center, valley west mall, cumming, walnut woods state park, west des moines, johnston, clive, grimes, windsor heights, merle hay mall, drake stadium and knapp center, iowa events center, des moines, ankeny, saylorville, iowa state fairgrounds, margo frankel woods state park, weh-weh-neh-kee state park, altoona and ankeny regional airport. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 54 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 90. interstate 80 between mile markers 96 and 140. interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 25 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/19/2022 2:47 PM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 0.6 miles SSW of Windsor Heights, IA, report from mping: quarter (1.00 in.).
8/19/2022 2:37 PM CDT	At 236 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over valley west mall, or over clive, moving east at 15 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, valley west mall and walnut woods state park around 240 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include johnston, windsor heights, merle hay mall, norwalk, des moines int`l airport, drake stadium and knapp center, saylorville, iowa events center, principal park, southridge mall, des moines, margo frankel woods state park, ankeny, pleasant hill, carlisle, iowa state fairgrounds, weh-weh-neh-kee state park and ankeny regional airport. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 66 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 93. interstate 80 between mile markers 116 and 154. interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14. thunderstorm damage threat, considerable hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 2. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/19/2022 2:29 PM CDT	At 229 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over drake stadium and knapp center, or near des moines, with another storm near jordan creek, 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. this severe storm will be near, iowa state fairgrounds around 235 pm cdt. pleasant hill, weh-weh-neh-kee state park and ankeny regional airport around 240 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include altoona, bondurant, adventureland amusement park, prairie meadows, mitchellville, valeria, colfax, prairie city and mingo. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 66 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 93. interstate 80 between mile markers 116 and 154. interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 50 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/19/2022 2:23 PM CDT	At 223 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over windsor heights, or near urbandale, 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, saylorville, iowa events center, principal park and southridge mall around 230 pm cdt. des moines, ankeny and margo frankel woods state park around 235 pm cdt. pleasant hill, carlisle, iowa state fairgrounds, weh-weh-neh-kee state park and ankeny regional airport around 240 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include altoona, bondurant, adventureland amusement park, prairie meadows, mitchellville, valeria, colfax, prairie city and mingo. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 66 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 93. interstate 80 between mile markers 116 and 154. interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
6/5/2022 3:56 PM CDT	At 355 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over merle hay mall, or over urbandale, moving north at 20 mph (broadcast media). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, johnston around 400 pm cdt. ankeny and grimes around 405 pm cdt. saylorville around 410 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include saylorville lake. this includes the following highways, interstate 80 between mile markers 122 and 133. interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 5. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 0. 88 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
4/23/2022 7:37 PM CDT	At 736 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from johnston to near norwalk to 8 miles southeast of avenue of the saints event center, moving east at 70 mph (public). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, indianola, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, saylorville, mitchellville, southridge mall, jordan creek town center and adventureland amusement park.
4/23/2022 7:26 PM CDT	At 726 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near waukee to near avenue of the saints event center to near lakeside casino, moving northeast at 70 mph (public). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, indianola, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, winterset, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, saylorville, mitchellville, van meter and adventureland amusement park.
4/23/2022 7:14 PM CDT	At 713 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near earlham to 10 miles south of winterset to 7 miles northeast of sun valley lake, moving northeast at 70 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
4/23/2022 6:31 PM CDT	At 631 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near madrid to near polk city to near windsor heights, moving east at 50 mph (law enforcement). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect considerable tree damage. damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include, des moines, ames, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, norwalk, pleasant hill, windsor heights, bondurant, polk city, huxley, saylorville, slater, iowa state center, adventureland amusement park, merle hay mall and iowa events center.
4/23/2022 6:20 PM CDT	At 620 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near woodward to grimes to near west des moines, moving northeast 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. Locations impacted include, des moines, ames, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, waukee, boone, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, windsor heights, bondurant, polk city, huxley, saylorville, madrid and slater.
4/23/2022 6:07 PM CDT	At 607 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near perry to near adel to near van meter, moving northeast 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.
3/5/2022 5:53 PM CST	At 552 pm cst, a severe thunderstorm was located over adventureland amusement park, or over altoona, moving northeast 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. this severe thunderstorm will be near, mitchellville around 605 pm cst. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include colfax, newton and baxter. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 87 and 93. interstate 80 between mile markers 131 and 166. interstate 235 between mile markers 4 and 14. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 50 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
3/5/2022 4:58 PM CST	At 457 pm cst, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was located near norwalk, moving northeast at 45 mph. this tornado will be near norwalk soon. please take shelter immediately if you are in norwalk. this is a particularly dangerous situation. take cover now! (weather spotters confirmed tornado). Hazards include damaging tornado. You are in a life-threatening situation. flying debris may be deadly to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be destroyed. considerable damage to homes, businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction is possible. Locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, indianola, norwalk, pleasant hill, windsor heights, carlisle, saylorville, southridge mall, iowa state fairgrounds, principal park, des moines int`l airport, drake stadium and knapp center, iowa events center, hartford, martensdale, cumming, patterson, bevington and spring hill.
3/5/2022 4:53 PM CST	At 453 pm cst, a severe thunderstorm was located over earlham, or 11 miles northwest of winterset, 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. this severe thunderstorm will be near, de soto around 505 pm cst. van meter around 510 pm cst. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include adel, dallas center, waukee, urbandale and grimes. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 71 and 72. interstate 80 between mile markers 97 and 127. interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 2. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
3/5/2022 4:51 PM CST	At 451 pm cst, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was located 7 miles northwest of avenue of the saints event center, or 8 miles east of winterset, moving northeast at 45 mph. this is a particularly dangerous situation. take cover now! (weather spotters confirmed tornado. damage has been reported near the winterset area and just south). Hazards include damaging tornado. You are in a life-threatening situation. flying debris may be deadly to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be destroyed. considerable damage to homes, businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction is possible. Locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, indianola, norwalk, pleasant hill, windsor heights, carlisle, saylorville, southridge mall, iowa state fairgrounds, principal park, des moines int`l airport, drake stadium and knapp center, iowa events center, hartford, martensdale, cumming, patterson, bevington and spring hill.
3/5/2022 4:39 PM CST	At 439 pm cst, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was located over winterset, moving northeast at 50 mph. this is a particularly dangerous situation. take cover now! (radar confirmed tornado). Hazards include damaging tornado. You are in a life-threatening situation. flying debris may be deadly to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be destroyed. considerable damage to homes, businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction is possible. Locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, indianola, norwalk, pleasant hill, winterset, windsor heights, carlisle, saylorville, southridge mall, iowa state fairgrounds, principal park, des moines int`l airport, drake stadium and knapp center, iowa events center, hartford, martensdale, cumming, patterson and bevington.
3/5/2022 4:34 PM CST	At 434 pm cst, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near winterset, moving northeast at 50 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.
12/15/2021 6:24 PM 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	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	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	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	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.
8/31/2021 12:19 AM 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.
8/31/2021 12:10 AM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for northern and central polk, story, southwestern marshall, southeastern boone and eastern dallas counties will expire at 1215 am cdt, the storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm. a severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect for southeast polk county and areas to the east and southeast until 1230 am cdt. to report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. they will relay your report to the national weather service des moines.
8/30/2021 11:54 PM 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.
8/30/2021 11:47 PM CDT	At 1146 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over bondurant, or near altoona, moving southeast at 15 mph (trained weather spotters reported 60 mph wind gusts in polk city at 1142 pm cdt). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, bondurant. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 0. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/30/2021 11:29 PM CDT	At 1129 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over slater, or 9 miles north of ankeny, moving southeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, saylorville around 1140 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include ankeny and bondurant. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 68 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 120. interstate 80 between mile markers 116 and 139. interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 8, and between mile markers 13 and 14. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 0. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/9/2021 2:18 PM CDT	At 217 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over des moines, moving southeast at 30 mph. this is a very dangerous storm (trained weather spotters. this storm has a history of producing golfball to 3 inch diameter hail). Hazards include baseball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be severely injured. expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs, siding, and vehicles. this severe storm will be near, pleasant hill around 225 pm cdt. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 68 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 96. interstate 80 between mile markers 118 and 147. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
7/9/2021 2:08 PM CDT	At 207 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over merle hay mall, or near des moines, moving southeast at 30 mph. this is a very dangerous storm (trained weather spotters. this storm has a history of producing hail up to 3 inches in diameter. this is a very dangerous situation). Hazards include baseball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be severely injured. expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs, siding, and vehicles. this severe storm will be near, des moines and drake stadium and knapp center around 210 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include principal park, iowa events center, des moines int`l airport, iowa state fairgrounds and pleasant hill. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 68 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 96. interstate 80 between mile markers 116 and 147. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
7/9/2021 1:54 PM CDT	At 153 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over grimes, moving southeast at 25 mph. this is a very dangerous storm (trained weather spotters. three inch hail was reported with this storm in woodward). Hazards include three inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be severely injured. expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs, siding, and vehicles. this severe storm will be near, saylorville around 200 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include clive, merle hay mall, valley west mall, jordan creek town center, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, windsor heights, drake stadium and knapp center, iowa events center, des moines int`l airport, principal park, iowa state fairgrounds and pleasant hill. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 68 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 97. interstate 80 between mile markers 112 and 148. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
7/9/2021 1:40 PM CDT	At 138 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over granger, or 7 miles northwest of grimes, moving southeast at 30 mph. this is a very rare and dangerous storm!! (trained weather spotters reported baseball sized hail. hail to softball sized is possible. this is a rare and very dangerouns situation. take cover now!). Hazards include softball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be severely injured. expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs, siding, and vehicles. this severe storm will be near, polk city and saylorville lake around 145 pm cdt. waukee and grimes around 150 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include urbandale, johnston, saylorville, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, clive, windsor heights, merle hay mall, valley west mall, jordan creek town center, drake stadium and knapp center, iowa events center, des moines int`l airport, principal park, iowa state fairgrounds and pleasant hill. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 68 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 103. interstate 80 between mile markers 109 and 149. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
7/9/2021 1:32 PM CDT	At 131 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over woodward, or 11 miles east of perry, moving southeast at 30 mph. this is a very dangerous storm (trained weather spotters. at 128 pm, baseball sized hail was reported near woodward with this storm). Hazards include baseball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be severely injured. expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs, siding, and vehicles. this severe storm will be near, granger, saylorville lake and big creek lake around 140 pm cdt. polk city around 145 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include urbandale, grimes, saylorville, west des moines, johnston, clive, windsor heights, merle hay mall, valley west mall, des moines, ankeny, drake stadium and knapp center, altoona, bondurant, iowa events center, principal park, des moines int`l airport, prairie meadows, adventureland amusement park and iowa state fairgrounds. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 68 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 103. interstate 80 between mile markers 109 and 149. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
7/9/2021 1:27 PM CDT	At 126 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over woodward, or 9 miles east of perry, moving southeast at 30 mph (radar indicated. this storm has a history of producing large hail to golf ball sized hail with larger hail to tennis ball sized possible). 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. this severe thunderstorm will be near, madrid around 130 pm cdt. granger, saylorville lake and big creek lake around 140 pm cdt. polk city around 145 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include waukee, urbandale, grimes, saylorville, west des moines, johnston, clive, windsor heights, merle hay mall, valley west mall, des moines, ankeny and drake stadium and knapp center. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 68 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 103. interstate 80 between mile markers 109 and 149. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
6/22/2021 5:46 PM CDT	At 546 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over iowa events center, or over des moines, moving southeast at 25 mph (radar indicated. multiple reports of quarter size hail have come in from trained spotters). 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 storm will be near, des moines around 550 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include southridge mall, iowa state fairgrounds, pleasant hill and carlisle. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 70 and 72. interstate 80 between mile markers 122 and 137. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
6/22/2021 5:30 PM CDT	At 530 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over urbandale, moving southeast at 25 mph (radar indicated. trained spotters have already reported at least quarter size hail with this storm). 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. this severe thunderstorm will be near, valley west mall around 535 pm cdt. windsor heights, saylorville and merle hay mall around 540 pm cdt. drake stadium and knapp center around 545 pm cdt. des moines, ankeny, iowa events center, principal park and des moines int`l airport around 550 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include norwalk, southridge mall, iowa state fairgrounds, pleasant hill and carlisle. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 70 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 88. interstate 80 between mile markers 122 and 139. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
8/10/2020 11:07 AM CDT	At 1106 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near roland to mitchellville to near carlisle, moving east at 60 mph. these are very dangerous storms (law enforcement). Hazards include 80 mph wind gusts and quarter 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, ames, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, newton, altoona, pella, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, nevada, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, story city, polk city and huxley. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 67 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 126. interstate 80 between mile markers 122 and 174. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
8/10/2020 10:46 AM CDT	At 1045 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 miles north of boone to saylorville lake to 6 miles southeast of van meter, moving east at 70 mph. these are very dangerous storms (radar indicated). Hazards include 80 mph wind gusts and quarter 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, ames, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, newton, altoona, pella, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, nevada, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, story city, polk city and huxley. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 67 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 126. interstate 80 between mile markers 122 and 174. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
8/10/2020 10:39 AM CDT	At 1039 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 10 miles northwest of boone to near granger to near van meter, moving east at 70 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.
7/14/2020 8:20 PM CDT	At 820 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over drake stadium and knapp center, or near des moines, moving southeast at 15 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, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, norwalk, pleasant hill, windsor heights, saylorville, southridge mall, jordan creek town center, merle hay mall, iowa events center, iowa state fairgrounds, principal park, des moines int`l airport, drake stadium and knapp center and valley west mall. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 64 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 89. interstate 80 between mile markers 123 and 140. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
7/14/2020 8:09 PM CDT	At 754 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over urbandale, 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.
7/14/2020 7:55 PM CDT	At 754 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over urbandale, 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.
7/14/2020 7:41 PM CDT	At 716 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over saylorville lake, or near grimes, moving southeast 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.
7/14/2020 7:16 PM CDT	At 716 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over saylorville lake, or near grimes, moving southeast 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.
6/5/2020 4:45 AM CDT	At 444 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from saylorville to near earlham, moving southeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts. Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
6/5/2020 4:37 AM CDT	At 437 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near saylorville lake to near earlham, moving southeast at 45 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, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, waukee, grimes, perry, adel, windsor heights, bondurant, polk city, huxley, saylorville, madrid, stuart, dallas center and slater. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 67 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 102. interstate 80 between mile markers 97 and 146. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
6/5/2020 4:12 AM CDT	At 411 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near boone speedway to 6 miles north of panora, moving southeast at 35 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.

6/3/2020 5:05 AM CDT	At 505 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over saylorville, or near ankeny, 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. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, pleasant hill, grimes, windsor heights, bondurant, polk city, saylorville, mitchellville, colfax, prairie city, saylorville lake, adventureland amusement park, merle hay mall and iowa events center. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 71 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 99. interstate 80 between mile markers 123 and 156. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
6/3/2020 4:49 AM CDT	At 449 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over grimes, 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.
10/1/2019 5:24 PM CDT	At 524 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over des moines int`l airport, or near des moines, moving northeast at 30 mph. this is a very dangerous storm (radar indicated). Hazards include baseball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be severely injured. expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs, siding, and vehicles. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, norwalk, pleasant hill, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, saylorville, mitchellville, prairie city, southridge mall, adventureland amusement park, merle hay mall, iowa events center and prairie meadows. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 near mile marker 72, and between mile markers 87 and 93. interstate 80 between mile markers 122 and 125, and between mile markers 131 and 151. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
10/1/2019 5:18 PM CDT	At 518 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over des moines int`l airport, or over norwalk, moving northeast at 35 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.
9/9/2019 7:55 PM CDT	At 755 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over merle hay mall, or over johnston, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, grimes, windsor heights, polk city, saylorville, big creek lake, drake stadium and knapp center, saylorville lake, valley west mall, merle hay mall, des moines int`l airport, elkhart, alleman, sheldahl and walnut woods state park. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 70 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 101. interstate 80 between mile markers 122 and 138. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 7.
9/9/2019 7:47 PM CDT	At 747 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over jordan creek town center, or over clive, moving northeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
9/9/2019 3:51 AM CDT	At 350 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over west des moines, moving north 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, des moines, west des moines, urbandale, clive, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, windsor heights, southridge mall, iowa state fairgrounds, principal park, des moines int`l airport, drake stadium and knapp center, jordan creek town center, valley west mall, merle hay mall, iowa events center, cumming and spring hill. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 60 and 72. interstate 80 between mile markers 116 and 128. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 12.
9/9/2019 3:24 AM CDT	At 324 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles southwest of norwalk, moving northeast 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.
8/20/2019 5:32 AM CDT	The national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for. southern polk county in central iowa. southwestern jasper county in central iowa. northern warren county in south central iowa. Until 615 am cdt.
7/20/2019 7:29 PM CDT	At 728 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over bondurant, or near altoona, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, norwalk, pleasant hill, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, saylorville, mitchellville, southridge mall, adventureland amusement park, merle hay mall, iowa events center, prairie meadows and iowa state fairgrounds. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 63 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 91. interstate 80 between mile markers 122 and 126, and between mile markers 129 and 149. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
7/20/2019 7:00 PM CDT	At 659 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over saylorville lake, or over johnston, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
7/20/2019 5:08 PM CDT	At 508 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near saylorville lake, or near ankeny, 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, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, polk city, huxley, saylorville, mitchellville, slater, baxter and southridge mall. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 near mile marker 72, and between mile markers 87 and 105. interstate 80 between mile markers 123 and 151. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
7/20/2019 4:59 PM CDT	At 459 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over granger, or near grimes, moving southeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
7/3/2019 4:17 PM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for northwestern polk, southern boone and dallas counties has expired, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened just below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning has been allowed to expire. however gusty winds to 50 mph and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.
7/3/2019 3:39 PM CDT	At 339 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near perry, moving southeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
6/15/2019 5:26 PM CDT	At 525 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over southridge mall, or near des moines, moving east at 35 mph (trained weather spotters. at 530pm...a wind gust of 62 mph was reported at the des moines international airport). 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, clive, altoona, norwalk, pleasant hill, windsor heights, carlisle, mitchellville, colfax, monroe, pleasantville, prairie city, southridge mall, adventureland amusement park, iowa events center, prairie meadows, iowa state fairgrounds, principal park and des moines int`l airport. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 63 and 72. interstate 80 between mile markers 123 and 124, near mile marker 140, between mile markers 143 and 144, and between mile markers 146 and 162. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
6/15/2019 5:20 PM CDT	At 520 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over des moines int`l airport, or near norwalk, 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.
5/27/2019 6:49 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
5/16/2019 9:29 PM CDT	At 915 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over waukee, moving east at 35 mph (trained weather spotters. a tree was reported downed in the city of des moines). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
5/16/2019 9:15 PM CDT	At 915 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over waukee, moving east at 35 mph (trained weather spotters. a tree was reported downed in the city of des moines). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
5/16/2019 8:48 PM CDT	At 847 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over grimes, 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. locations impacted include, west des moines, urbandale, johnston, clive, waukee, grimes, adel, windsor heights, dallas center, jordan creek town center, valley west mall, saylorville lake, redfield and walnut woods state park. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 70 and 72. interstate 80 between mile markers 114 and 130. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 3.
5/16/2019 8:47 PM CDT	At 846 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over merle hay mall, or near johnston, moving east at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include ping pong ball size hail. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, altoona, pleasant hill, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, saylorville, mitchellville, colfax, prairie city, southridge mall, adventureland amusement park, merle hay mall, iowa events center, prairie meadows and iowa state fairgrounds. people attending sa-- iowa high school state track should seek safe shelter immediately! this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 87 and 91. interstate 80 between mile markers 131 and 158. Interstate 235 between mile markers 4 and 14.
5/16/2019 8:41 PM CDT	At 841 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over dallas center, or near adel, 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, west des moines, urbandale, johnston, clive, waukee, grimes, adel, windsor heights, polk city, dallas center, granger, de soto, big creek lake, jordan creek town center, saylorville lake, valley west mall, redfield, minburn, walnut woods state park and big creek state park. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 68 and 72. interstate 80 between mile markers 114 and 130. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 3.
5/16/2019 8:22 PM CDT	The national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for. western polk county in central iowa. central dallas county in central iowa. until 915 pm cdt. At 822 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near dallas.
5/16/2019 8:16 PM CDT	At 816 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over altoona, moving east at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include ping pong ball size hail. People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles.

5/16/2019 7:58 PM CDT	At 758 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over adel, moving northeast at 20 mph (trained weather spotters. at 755 pm, quarter size hail was reported in adel by trained storm spotter). Hazards include quarter size hail. Damage to vehicles is expected. locations impacted include, west des moines, urbandale, johnston, clive, waukee, grimes, adel, windsor heights, polk city, dallas center, jordan creek town center, saylorville lake, valley west mall and walnut woods state park. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 70 and 72. interstate 80 between mile markers 117 and 130. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 3.
5/16/2019 7:58 PM CDT	A severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect until 830 pm cdt for southwestern polk and southeastern dallas counties. at 758 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over adel, moving northeast at 20 mph. hazard. quarter size hail. source. trained weather spotters. At 755 pm, quarter size hail was.
5/16/2019 7:58 PM CDT	A severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect until 830 pm cdt for southwestern polk and southeastern dallas counties. at 758 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over adel, moving northeast at 20 mph. hazard. quarter size hail. source. trained weather spotters. At 755 pm, quarter size hail was.
5/16/2019 7:46 PM CDT	At 745 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over adel, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include half dollar size hail. damage to vehicles is expected
5/16/2019 7:31 PM CDT	At 731 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over drake stadium and knapp center, or near des moines, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include half dollar size hail. damage to vehicles is expected
4/28/2019 9:09 PM CDT	At 908 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near van meter, or near waukee, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. damage to vehicles is expected
9/1/2018 8:26 PM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for polk. south central story and east central dallas counties will expire at 830 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 small hail is still possible with this thunderstorm.
9/1/2018 8:02 PM CDT	At 802 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over grimes, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. Damage to vehicles is expected. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, waukee, grimes, windsor heights, bondurant, polk city, saylorville, mitchellville, granger, saylorville lake, adventureland amusement park, merle hay mall, prairie meadows and big creek lake. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 87 and 102. interstate 80 between mile markers 125 and 149. Interstate 235 between mile markers 13 and 14.
9/1/2018 7:51 PM CDT	At 751 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over grimes, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. damage to vehicles is expected
9/1/2018 7:14 PM CDT	At 713 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over saylorville, or near ankeny, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include golf ball size hail. People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles.
9/1/2018 7:07 PM CDT	At 707 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over saylorville lake, or near johnston, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include half dollar size hail. damage to vehicles is expected
9/1/2018 6:31 PM CDT	At 631 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over waukee, moving northeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. Damage to vehicles is expected. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, waukee, grimes, adel, windsor heights, bondurant, polk city, saylorville, dallas center, granger, de soto, van meter, jordan creek town center, saylorville lake and merle hay mall. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 70 and 72, and between mile markers 88 and 100. interstate 80 between mile markers 111 and 137. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 4.
9/1/2018 6:16 PM CDT	At 615 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over waukee, moving northeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include half dollar size hail. Damage to vehicles is expected. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, waukee, grimes, adel, windsor heights, bondurant, polk city, saylorville, dallas center, granger, de soto, van meter, jordan creek town center and saylorville lake. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 70 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 100. interstate 80 between mile markers 105 and 145. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 9, and between mile markers 11 and 14.
9/1/2018 6:08 PM CDT	At 607 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over de soto, or near adel, moving northeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. damage to vehicles is expected
9/1/2018 7:53 AM CDT	At 753 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over valley west mall, or near clive, 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. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, adel, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, saylorville, dallas center, de soto, van meter and southridge mall. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 63 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 95. interstate 80 between mile markers 110 and 145. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
9/1/2018 7:40 AM CDT	At 740 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over van meter, or near waukee, 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. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, adel, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, saylorville, dallas center, earlham, de soto and van meter. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 62 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 95. interstate 80 between mile markers 102 and 145. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
9/1/2018 7:24 AM CDT	At 723 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over earlham, or 11 miles northwest of winterset, 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.
6/30/2018 9:04 PM CDT	At 904 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over des moines, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
6/30/2018 5:20 PM CDT	At 520 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over waukee, moving north 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, west des moines, urbandale, clive, waukee, grimes, adel, windsor heights, dallas center, valley west mall, merle hay mall and jordan creek town center. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 near mile marker 72. interstate 80 between mile markers 117 and 130. Interstate 235 near mile marker 1.
6/30/2018 5:02 PM CDT	At 502 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over van meter, or near waukee, moving northeast 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.
6/25/2018 8:07 PM CDT	At 807 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over merle hay mall, or over johnston, moving north at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, windsor heights, bondurant, polk city, saylorville, mitchellville, granger, southridge mall, jordan creek town center and saylorville lake. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 68 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 96. interstate 80 between mile markers 118 and 148. interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14. A tornado watch remains in effect until 900 pm cdt for central and south central iowa.
6/25/2018 7:46 PM CDT	At 746 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over west des moines, moving north at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
6/6/2018 9:53 PM CDT	At 952 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near dallas center, or near adel, moving southeast 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.
6/6/2018 7:02 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 6:48 PM CDT	At 648 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near mitchellville to carlisle to near west des moines, moving south at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, saylorville, mitchellville, southridge mall, adventureland amusement park, merle hay mall, iowa events center and prairie meadows. people attending sa-- principal charity classic should seek safe shelter immediately! this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 67 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 92. interstate 80 between mile markers 122 and 149. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.

6/6/2018 6:39 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.
6/6/2018 6:16 PM CDT	At 616 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles northeast of bondurant to adventureland amusement park to near grimes, 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. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, polk city, saylorville, mitchellville, granger, southridge mall, saylorville lake and adventureland amusement park. people attending sa-- principal charity classic should seek safe shelter immediately! this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 67 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 101. interstate 80 between mile markers 122 and 149. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
6/6/2018 6:07 PM CDT	At 606 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 miles southeast of huxley to ankeny to near granger, moving south at 20 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.
6/6/2018 5:40 PM CDT	At 540 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles southeast of huxley to near big creek lake, moving south at 35 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and half dollar 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, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, polk city, saylorville, mitchellville, granger, southridge mall, saylorville lake and adventureland amusement park. people attending sa-- principal charity classic should seek safe shelter immediately! this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 67 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 101. interstate 80 between mile markers 122 and 149. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
6/6/2018 5:36 PM CDT	At 535 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near huxley to near madrid, moving south at 35 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
5/29/2018 5:55 PM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for west central polk county will expire at 600 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 and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 800 pm cdt for central iowa.
5/29/2018 5:37 PM CDT	The national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for. west central polk county in central iowa. until 600 pm cdt. At 537 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over principal park, or over des moines, moving northwest at 35 mph.
5/3/2018 5:55 PM CDT	The tornado warning for southwestern polk, northeastern madison and southeastern dallas counties will expire at 600 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 800 pm cdt for central and south central iowa.
5/3/2018 5:34 PM CDT	At 534 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over jordan creek town center, or near west des moines, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated rotation). 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. locations impacted include, this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 67 and 72, and between mile markers 90 and 91. interstate 80 between mile markers 112 and 136. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 5.
5/3/2018 5:26 PM CDT	At 526 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near van meter, or 7 miles southwest of west des moines, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated rotation). 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 dangerous storm will be near, jordan creek town center around 540 pm cdt. west des moines, waukee and valley west mall around 545 pm cdt. urbandale, clive, windsor heights, merle hay mall and drake stadium and knapp center around 550 pm cdt. des moines, johnston and grimes around 555 pm cdt. ankeny, saylorville and saylorville lake around 600 pm cdt. other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include ankeny regional airport, walnut woods state park, margo frankel woods state park and badger creek state park. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 67 and 72, and between mile markers 90 and 91. interstate 80 between mile markers 112 and 136. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 5.
4/13/2018 9:09 PM CDT	At 909 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near grimes, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, grimes, windsor heights, polk city, saylorville, granger, big creek lake, saylorville lake, valley west mall, merle hay mall, alleman, sheldahl and big creek state park. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 96 and 101. interstate 80 between mile markers 125 and 132. Interstate 235 near mile marker 2.
4/13/2018 8:59 PM CDT	At 859 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near waukee, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, waukee, grimes, adel, windsor heights, polk city, saylorville, dallas center, granger, de soto, van meter, big creek lake, jordan creek town center, saylorville lake and valley west mall. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 70 and 72, and between mile markers 96 and 101. interstate 80 between mile markers 106 and 132. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 2.
4/13/2018 8:43 PM CDT	At 843 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over de soto, or near adel, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
6/28/2017 12:24 PM CDT	At 524 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over pleasant hill, moving east at 30 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.
6/28/2017 11:49 AM CDT	At 448 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over west des moines, 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.
6/27/2017 10:56 PM CDT	At 356 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near van meter, or near adel, 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. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, waukee, grimes, adel, windsor heights, polk city, saylorville, granger, big creek lake, saylorville lake, valley west mall, merle hay mall, jordan creek town center and weh-weh-neh-kee state park. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 87 and 92. interstate 80 between mile markers 114 and 138. Interstate 235 near mile marker 1.
6/27/2017 10:41 PM CDT	The national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for. northwestern polk county in central iowa. southeastern dallas county in central iowa. until 430 am cdt. At 341 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over de soto, or.
6/15/2017 11:00 PM CDT	At 1059 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over merle hay mall, or over johnston, moving east at 25 mph (at 10:53pm, public reported dime sized hail and estimated 60 mph wind gust near i-80 and 86th street). 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, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, grimes, windsor heights, saylorville, principal park, drake stadium and knapp center, valley west mall, merle hay mall, iowa events center, saylorville lake, margo frankel woods state park and ankeny regional airport. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 87 and 91. interstate 80 between mile markers 123 and 138. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 10, and between mile markers 13 and 14.
6/15/2017 10:50 PM CDT	At 1050 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over urbandale, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. damage to vehicles is expected
6/15/2017 9:48 PM CDT	At 948 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near west des moines, moving east at 35 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, des moines, west des moines, indianola, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, windsor heights, carlisle, van meter, southridge mall, iowa state fairgrounds, principal park, des moines int`l airport, jordan creek town center, iowa events center, cumming, spring hill, badger creek state park and walnut woods state park. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 60 and 72. interstate 80 between mile markers 113 and 121, and between mile markers 123 and 124. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 11.
6/15/2017 9:36 PM CDT	At 936 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near van meter, or 7 miles south of waukee, 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.
5/17/2017 4:21 PM CDT	At 421 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near jefferson to near woodward to near carlisle, moving northeast at 55 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect considerable tree damage. damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, urbandale, johnston, clive, indianola, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, perry, adel, windsor heights, carlisle, saylorville, dallas center, southridge mall, jordan creek town center, merle hay mall and iowa events center. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 65 and 72. interstate 80 between mile markers 114 and 136. interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 12. A tornado watch remains in effect until 700 pm cdt for central, south central and west central iowa.
5/17/2017 4:17 PM CDT	At 415 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles south of jefferson to near grimes to near carlisle, moving north at 60 mph (trained weather spotters. at 410 pm...65 to 70 mph winds were reported in west des moines). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts. Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
5/17/2017 4:03 PM CDT	At 402 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 9 miles west of coon rapids to 9 miles east of panora to 6 miles southwest of indianola, moving north at 65 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, urbandale, johnston, clive, indianola, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, perry, winterset, adel, audubon, guthrie center, windsor heights, carlisle, saylorville, dallas center and manning. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 47 and 72. interstate 80 between mile markers 98 and 136. interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 12. A tornado watch remains in effect until 700 pm cdt for central, south central, southwestern and west central iowa.
5/17/2017 3:46 PM CDT	At 345 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 11 miles north of atlantic to 6 miles southeast of stuart to near lakeside casino, moving north at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees

5/17/2017 3:12 PM CDT	At 311 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near grimes, moving north at 40 mph (trained weather spotters quarter sized hail across the metro). 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, des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, grimes, windsor heights, polk city, saylorville, granger, big creek lake, saylorville lake, merle hay mall, alleman, sheldahl and big creek state park. this includes interstate 80 between mile markers 126 and 132. A tornado watch remains in effect until 700 pm cdt for central iowa.
5/17/2017 3:02 PM CDT	At 301 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over clive, moving north 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.
3/6/2017 6:55 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	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 9:43 PM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for eastern madison, southwestern story, polk, northwestern warren, southeastern boone and southeastern dallas counties will expire at 945 pm cdt, the storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with these thunderstorms. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 1100 pm cdt for south central and central iowa. remember, a separate severe thunderstorm warning still remains in effect until 1030pm.
8/11/2016 9:36 PM CDT	At 935 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 miles north of bondurant to near mitchellville to 6 miles south of indianola, moving east at 40 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. and trees. Locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, polk city, huxley, saylorville, slater, granger and southridge mall.
8/11/2016 9:09 PM CDT	At 908 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near slater to saylorville lake to 6 miles east of winterset, moving east at 45 mph (trained weather spotters. winds gusts estimated from 60 to 65 mph were reported 1 mile northwest of grimes). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. and trees. Locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, perry, winterset, adel, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, polk city, huxley and saylorville.
8/11/2016 9:04 PM CDT	At 902 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from madrid to near grimes to near winterset, moving east at 45 mph. an area of enhanced winds on radar are currently indicated over granger, johnston, and polk city (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. and trees. Locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, perry, winterset, adel, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, polk city, huxley and saylorville.
8/11/2016 8:50 PM CDT	At 850 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near woodward to adel to 7 miles west of winterset, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. and trees. Locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, perry, winterset, adel, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, polk city, huxley and saylorville.
8/11/2016 8:39 PM CDT	At 838 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near perry to 7 miles west of adel to stuart, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. And trees.
8/10/2016 4:10 PM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for central polk county will expire at 415 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 and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.
8/10/2016 3:58 PM CDT	At 358 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over saylorville, or near ankeny, moving north at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. and trees. Locations impacted include, des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, altoona, pleasant hill, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, polk city, saylorville, principal park, saylorville lake, merle hay mall, adventureland amusement park, iowa state fairgrounds, iowa events center, drake stadium and knapp center, prairie meadows and elkhart.
8/10/2016 3:47 PM CDT	At 346 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over principal park, or over des moines, moving north at 30 mph. at 335 pm, a 61 mph wind gust was measured at the des moines international airport (public). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. And trees.
11/11/2015 3:58 PM CST	The severe thunderstorm warning for western story, polk, northern warren, eastern boone and northeastern dallas counties will expire at 400 pm cst, the storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds are still possible with these thunderstorms. a tornado watch remains in effect until 600 pm cst for south central iowa.
11/11/2015 3:07 PM CST	At 307 pm cst, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles northwest of perry to 12 miles northeast of osceola, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. Siding and trees.
8/8/2015 11:54 PM CDT	At 1153 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles southeast of van meter, or 6 miles southwest of west des moines, 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. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, urbandale, johnston, clive, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, windsor heights, carlisle, de soto, van meter, southridge mall, des moines int`l airport, drake stadium and knapp center, valley west mall, jordan creek town center, merle hay mall and principal park. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 56 and 72. interstate 80 between mile markers 110 and 132. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 10.
8/8/2015 11:33 PM CDT	At 1132 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near winterset, 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.
8/2/2015 5:22 PM CDT	At 521 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over jordan creek town center, or over west des moines, 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.
4/8/2015 12:23 PM CDT	The national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for. southwestern jasper county in central iowa. southern polk county in central iowa. until 100 pm cdt * at 1223 pm cdt. A severe thunderstorm was located over des.
5/8/2014 7:13 PM CDT	Ping Pong Ball sized hail reported 0.2 miles NW of Windsor Heights, IA, pk440
5/8/2014 7:05 PM CDT	Golf Ball sized hail reported 0.6 miles SSW of Windsor Heights, IA, time estimated. report via social media
9/19/2013 3:55 PM CDT	In windsor heights in polk county IA, 0.7 miles SSE of Windsor Heights, IA
8/8/2012 3:53 PM CDT	Storm damage reported in polk county IA, 0.6 miles SSW of Windsor Heights, IA
1/1/0001 12:00 AM	Storm damage reported in polk county IA, 0.6 miles SSW of Windsor Heights, IA

3/30/2025 12:06 AM CDT

At 1205 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over bondurant, or near altoona, moving northeast 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. locations impacted include, southridge mall, altoona, carlisle, johnston, walnut woods state park, elkhart, adventureland amusement park, prairie city, bondurant, ankeny, merle hay mall, iowa events center, runnells, colfax, des moines, windsor heights, mitchellville, prairie meadows, iowa state fairgrounds, and des moines int'l airport. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 70 and 71, and between mile markers 87 and 100. interstate 80 between mile markers 130 and 160. Interstate 235 between mile markers 2 and 14.

3/29/2025 11:50 PM CDT

Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, polk county in central iowa, western jasper county in central iowa, northern warren county in south central iowa, * until 1230 am cdt. * at 1150 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over southridge mall, or near des moines, moving northeast 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.

3/14/2025 6:15 PM CDT

The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the 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 central and south central iowa.

3/14/2025 5:52 PM CDT

At 552 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from dallas center to near sully, moving north at 55 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, pella municipal airport, carlisle, urbandale, johnston, grinnell, walnut woods state park, west des moines, elkhart, polk city, adventureland amusement park, swan, prairie city, pleasantville, runnells, colfax, iowa speedway, waukee, kellogg, windsor heights, and baxter. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 61 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 101. interstate 80 between mile markers 106 and 182. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.

3/14/2025 5:32 PM CDT

Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, northwestern poweshiek county in central iowa, polk county in central iowa, northeastern madison county in south central iowa, northern marion county in south central iowa, jasper county in central iowa, eastern dallas county in central iowa, northern warren county in south central iowa, * until 615 pm cdt. * at 532 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near earlham to near knoxville, moving north 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.

3/14/2025 5:03 PM CDT

Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, northwestern polk county in central iowa, southwestern story county in central iowa, southeastern boone county in central iowa, northeastern dallas county in central iowa, * until 545 pm cdt. * at 503 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over johnston, moving north at 55 mph (trained weather spotters. quarter sized hail was reported in windsor heights). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

10/30/2024 2:16 PM CDT

the severe thunderstorm warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect

10/30/2024 1:49 PM CDT

Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, polk county in central iowa, madison county in south central iowa, central dallas county in central iowa, warren county in south central iowa, * until 230 pm cdt. * at 148 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near dallas center to near de soto to 5 miles northeast of macksburg, moving east 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.

7/31/2024 8:50 PM CDT

At 850 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from iowa state center to near valeria to 4 miles east of pleasantville, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, ames, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, newton, indianola, altoona, waukee, boone, pella, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, knoxville, nevada, windsor heights, and carlisle. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 68 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 125. interstate 80 between mile markers 121 and 173. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.

7/31/2024 8:50 PM CDT

the severe thunderstorm warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect

7/31/2024 8:33 PM CDT

At 831 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from sheldahl to ankeny regional airport to near pleasant hill to hartford, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 65 mph wind gusts. the des moines airport gusted to 66 mph. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, ames, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, indianola, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, nevada, adel, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, polk city, and huxley. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 43 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 111. interstate 80 between mile markers 108 and 149. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.

7/31/2024 8:33 PM CDT

the severe thunderstorm warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect

7/31/2024 8:27 PM CDT

Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, polk county in central iowa, story county in central iowa, southwestern hardin county in central iowa, southwestern marshall county in central iowa, northeastern madison county in south central iowa, marion county in south central iowa, jasper county in central iowa, southern boone county in central iowa, dallas county in central iowa, warren county in south central iowa, * until 915 pm cdt. * at 825 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 4 miles north of woodward to near margo frankel woods state park to milo, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 65 mph wind gusts. the des moines airport gusted to 66 mph. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees

7/31/2024 8:15 PM CDT

At 814 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near woodward to near urbandale to southridge mall to near spring hill, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, ames, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, indianola, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, nevada, winterset, adel, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, and polk city. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 43 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 111. interstate 80 between mile markers 99 and 149. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.

7/31/2024 8:15 PM CDT

the severe thunderstorm warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect

7/31/2024 7:54 PM CDT

Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, polk county in central iowa, southwestern story county in central iowa, madison county in south central iowa, southeastern guthrie county in west central iowa, southeastern boone county in central iowa, eastern adair county in southwestern iowa, dallas county in central iowa, warren county in south central iowa, * until 845 pm cdt. * at 754 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles west of minburn to near de soto to 4 miles southeast of badger creek state park to near st. charles, moving northeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees

7/31/2024 3:09 AM 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 and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 700 am cdt for central and south central iowa.

7/31/2024 2:25 AM CDT

Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, southern polk county in central iowa, northwestern marion county in south central iowa, southwestern jasper county in central iowa, northern warren county in south central iowa, * until 315 am cdt. * at 225 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over des moines, 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.

7/31/2024 2:12 AM CDT

At 211 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over des moines, 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. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, adel, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, saylorville, mitchellville, dallas center, de soto, and van meter. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 64 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 90. interstate 80 between mile markers 111 and 144. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.

7/31/2024 1:49 AM CDT

Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, southern polk county in central iowa, northeastern madison county in south central iowa, northwestern marion county in south central iowa, southwestern jasper county in central iowa, southeastern dallas county in central iowa, northern warren county in south central iowa, * until 230 am cdt. * at 149 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over west des moines, 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.

7/30/2024 9:45 AM CDT

At 945 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near elkhart to near pleasant hill to martensdale, moving southeast 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, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, adel, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, polk city, huxley, saylorville, madrid, and mitchellville. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 61 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 106. interstate 80 between mile markers 109 and 148. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.

7/30/2024 9:45 AM CDT

the severe thunderstorm warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect

7/30/2024 9:23 AM CDT

At 922 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near kelley to polk city to near de soto, moving southeast at 40 mph (radar indicated. several weather stations have reported winds of 50 to 55 mph with these storms). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, ames, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, waukee, boone, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, perry, nevada, adel, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, and polk city. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 61 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 123. interstate 80 between mile markers 109 and 148. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.

7/30/2024 9:23 AM CDT

the severe thunderstorm warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect

7/30/2024 8:53 AM CDT

Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, polk county in central iowa, story county in central iowa, eastern greene county in west central iowa, northeastern madison county in south central iowa, northeastern guthrie county in west central iowa, boone county in central iowa, dallas county in central iowa, northwestern warren county in south central iowa, * until 1000 am cdt. * at 853 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from fraser to 4 miles north of bouton to near panora, moving southeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees

7/30/2024 2:53 AM CDT

At 252 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 4 miles south of roland to 4 miles northwest of maxwell to 5 miles east of elkhart to near altoona to 4 miles southeast of southridge mall, moving southeast at 50 mph (automated systems. at 247 am, a measured wind gust of 59 mph was reported at the des moines international airport). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. these severe storms will be near, nevada, carlisle, bondurant, mitchellville, colfax, prairie city, maxwell and colo around 255 am cdt. Other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include swan, sandyville, prairie city krohn airport, monroe, pleasantville, baxter and rhodes.

7/30/2024 2:38 AM CDT

At 238 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 4 miles northwest of gilbert to ames municipal airport to near alleman to ankeny regional airport to walnut woods state park, moving southeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, des moines, ames, altoona, norwalk, pleasant hill, nevada, carlisle, bondurant, indianola, hartford, runnells, collins, mingo, valeria, colfax, prairie city, colo, ackworth, swan, sandyville, prairie city krohn airport, pleasantville, baxter, rhodes and monroe.

7/30/2024 2:38 AM CDT

the severe thunderstorm warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect

7/30/2024 2:23 AM CDT

Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, polk county in central iowa, story county in central iowa, eastern greene county in west central iowa, southwestern marshall county in central iowa, southeastern webster county in central iowa, northwestern marion county in south central iowa, western jasper county in central iowa, boone county in central iowa, dallas county in central iowa, northern warren county in south central iowa, * until 315 am cdt. * at 222 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 4 miles southeast of stratford to near boone municipal airport to 4 miles northeast of madrid to near saylorville lake to near waukee, moving southeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. severe thunderstorms will be near, des moines, ames, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive and norwalk around 230 am cdt. altoona, pleasant hill, nevada, bondurant, southridge mall, adventureland amusement park, iowa state fairgrounds and prairie meadows around 235 am cdt. carlisle and roland around 240 am cdt. Other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include indianola, mitchellville, maxwell, spring hill, valeria, colfax, colo, hartford, runnells, collins, mingo, ackworth, prairie city, swan, sandyville, prairie city krohn airport, pleasantville, baxter, rhodes and monroe.

7/15/2024 5:52 PM CDT

the tornado warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect

7/15/2024 5:48 PM CDT

At 548 pm cdt, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was located over iowa events center, or over des moines, moving southeast at 30 mph. this is a particularly dangerous situation. take cover now! (radar confirmed tornado). Hazards include damaging tornado. You are in a life-threatening situation. flying debris may be deadly to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be destroyed. considerable damage to homes, businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction is possible. this tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of west central polk county. This includes interstate 235 between mile markers 6 and 9.

7/15/2024 5:47 PM CDT

Tordmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * tornado warning for, southern polk county in central iowa, northeastern warren county in south central iowa, * until 615 pm cdt. * at 547 pm cdt, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was located over drake stadium and knapp center, or near des moines, moving southeast at 35 mph. this is a particularly dangerous situation. take cover now! (radar confirmed tornado). Hazards include damaging tornado. You are in a life-threatening situation. flying debris may be deadly to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be destroyed. considerable damage to homes, businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction is possible. the tornado will be near, des moines, norwalk, pleasant hill, carlisle, southridge mall, and des moines int'l airport around 555 pm cdt. other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include runnells and hartford. This includes interstate 235 between mile markers 4 and 10.

7/15/2024 5:45 PM CDT

At 544 pm cdt, a confirmed tornado was located over drake stadium and knapp center, or near des moines, moving east at 45 mph (radar confirmed tornado). Hazards include damaging 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 tornado will be near, des moines, pleasant hill, principal park, iowa state fairgrounds, and iowa events center around 550 pm cdt. altoona around 555 pm cdt. This includes interstate 235 between mile markers 5 and 12.

7/15/2024 5:42 PM CDT

Tordmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * tornado warning for, southern polk county in central iowa, * until 615 pm cdt. * at 542 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over merle hay mall, or near urbandale, moving east at 45 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, des moines, principal park, iowa state fairgrounds, iowa events center, and drake stadium and knapp center around 545 pm cdt. altoona and pleasant hill around 550 pm cdt. this includes the following highways, interstate 80 between mile markers 128 and 136. Interstate 235 between mile markers 6 and 14.

7/15/2024 5:30 PM CDT

the severe thunderstorm warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect

7/15/2024 5:30 PM CDT

At 530 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near granger, or 5 miles northwest of grimes, 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. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, waukee, grimes, adel, windsor heights, polk city, saylorville, dallas center, granger, jordan creek town center, saylorville lake, merle hay mall, big creek lake, drake stadium and knapp center, and valley west mall. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 68 and 72, and between mile markers 90 and 101. interstate 80 between mile markers 115 and 135. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 5.

7/15/2024 5:29 PM CDT

Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, polk county in central iowa, southeastern story county in central iowa, southwestern marshall county in central iowa, northwestern marion county in south central iowa, jasper county in central iowa, east central dallas county in central iowa, northern warren county in south central iowa, * until 600 pm cdt. * at 529 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from haverhill to 5 miles east of elkhart to urbandale, 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.

7/15/2024 5:20 PM CDT

Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, western polk county in central iowa, northern madison county in south central iowa, southeastern guthrie county in west central iowa, northeastern adair county in southwestern iowa, dallas county in central iowa, * until 545 pm cdt. * at 520 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near minburn, or 8 miles northwest of adel, 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.

7/2/2024 3:19 PM CDT

At 318 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over ackworth, or 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, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, indianola, altoona, norwalk, pleasant hill, winterset, windsor heights, carlisle, saylorville, pleasantville, van meter, adventureland amusement park, prairie meadows, iowa state fairgrounds, and des moines int'l airport. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 47 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 93. interstate 80 between mile markers 118 and 119, between mile markers 121 and 125, and between mile markers 131 and 143. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.

7/2/2024 2:53 PM CDT

Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, southern polk county in central iowa, madison county in south central iowa, northwestern marion county in south central iowa, southeastern dallas county in central iowa, warren county in south central iowa, * until 345 pm cdt. * at 252 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over patterson, or 7 miles east of winterset, 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.

6/25/2024 10:44 PM CDT

the severe thunderstorm warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect

6/25/2024 10:44 PM CDT

At 1044 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 4 miles east of pleasant hill to 4 miles northwest of ackworth to near st. marys, moving southeast 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, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, norwalk, pleasant hill, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, saylorville, mitchellville, colfax, prairie city, southridge mall, jordan creek town center, adventureland amusement park, and merle hay mall. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 67 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 89. interstate 80 between mile markers 118 and 126, and between mile markers 129 and 147. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.

6/25/2024 10:18 PM CDT

Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, polk county in central iowa, southern story county in central iowa, western jasper county in central iowa, eastern dallas county in central iowa, northern warren county in south central iowa, * until 1100 pm cdt. * at 1017 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near madrid to near urbandale to badger creek state park, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees

6/25/2024 5:24 PM CDT

Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, southern polk county in central iowa, northeastern madison county in south central iowa, northwestern marion county in south central iowa, southwestern jasper county in central iowa, southeastern dallas county in central iowa, northern warren county in south central iowa, * until 615 pm cdt. * at 523 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from oakland acres to near prairie city krohn airport to altoona, moving southeast at 5 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.

6/4/2024 8:05 PM CDT

the severe thunderstorm warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect

6/4/2024 8:05 PM CDT

At 804 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near bondurant, or 7 miles north of altoona, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, pleasant hill, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, saylorville, mitchellville, adventureland amusement park, merle hay mall, iowa events center, prairie meadows, iowa state fairgrounds, principal park, and drake stadium and knapp center. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 87 and 101. interstate 80 between mile markers 131 and 147. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.

6/4/2024 7:47 PM CDT

At 746 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over ankeny, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, waukee, pleasant hill, grimes, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, polk city, saylorville, mitchellville, dallas center, granger, saylorville lake, and adventureland amusement park. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 87 and 100. interstate 80 between mile markers 122 and 147. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.

6/4/2024 7:24 PM CDT

Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, polk county in central iowa, northeastern dallas county in central iowa, * until 815 pm cdt. * at 723 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over granger, or 7 miles north of grimes, 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.

5/24/2024 5:06 AM CDT

the severe thunderstorm warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect

5/24/2024 5:06 AM CDT

At 506 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near woolstock to 4 miles east of gilbert to adventureland amusement park, moving east at 55 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, ames, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, fort dodge, johnston, clive, altoona, waukee, boone, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, webster city, nevada, clarion, windsor heights, carlisle, and bondurant. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 66 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 152. interstate 80 between mile markers 117 and 156. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.

5/24/2024 4:40 AM CDT

Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, polk county in central iowa, story county in central iowa, northern madison county in south central iowa, webster county in central iowa, southern wright county in north central iowa, western jasper county in central iowa, boone county in central iowa, hamilton county in central iowa, northern warren county in south central iowa, eastern greene county in west central iowa, southwestern hardin county in central iowa, northeastern calhoun county in west central iowa, southeastern humboldt county in north central iowa, dallas county in central iowa, * until 530 am cdt. * at 439 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from lizard creek state recreation area to near ogden to near waukee, moving east at 55 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees

5/21/2024 4:51 PM CDT

At 451 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near mccallsburg to milo, moving northeast at 60 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, ames, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, indianola, altoona, norwalk, pleasant hill, nevada, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, story city, polk city, huxley, saylorville, and mitchellville. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 87 and 126. interstate 80 between mile markers 130 and 149. Interstate 235 between mile markers 3 and 14.

5/21/2024 4:51 PM CDT

the severe thunderstorm warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect

5/21/2024 4:11 PM CDT

Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, northwestern lucas county in south central iowa, polk county in central iowa, northwestern decatur county in south central iowa, story county in central iowa, eastern madison county in south central iowa, eastern union county in south central iowa, southeastern boone county in central iowa, clarke county in south central iowa, eastern dallas county in central iowa, warren county in south central iowa, * until 515 pm cdt. * at 410 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 4 miles west of granger to near grand river, moving northeast at 60 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.

5/21/2024 9:14 AM CDT

At 913 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from des moines int'l airport to 5 miles northwest of ackworth to near otter creek county park, moving east at 45 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, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, indianola, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, polk city, saylorville, mitchellville, dallas center, and granger. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 47 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 99. interstate 80 between mile markers 115 and 147. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.

5/21/2024 9:03 AM CDT

At 903 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near jordan creek town center to spring hill to 4 miles southeast of st. marys, moving east at 45 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, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, indianola, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, adel, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, polk city, saylorville, mitchellville, and dallas center. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 47 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 99. interstate 80 between mile markers 110 and 147. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.

5/21/2024 8:41 AM CDT

Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, polk county in central iowa, madison county in south central iowa, southern dallas county in central iowa, warren county in south central iowa, * until 945 am cdt. * at 841 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from earlham to 4 miles northeast of winterset-madison county airport to near east peru, moving east at 45 mph (emergency management). 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.

5/7/2024 6:33 PM CDT

Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, polk county in central iowa, southwestern story county in central iowa, northeastern dallas county in central iowa, * until 700 pm cdt. * at 632 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over ankeny, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. personal weather stations have observed wind gusts up to around 55 mph near dallas center. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees

4/26/2024 11:02 PM CDT

Tordmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * tornado warning for, central polk county in central iowa, * until 1145 pm cdt. * at 1101 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over drake stadium and knapp center, or over des moines, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated rotation). 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 dangerous storm will be near, des moines, ankeny, pleasant hill, saylorville, iowa events center, iowa state fairgrounds, principal park, and drake stadium and knapp center around 1105 pm cdt. altoona, bondurant, adventureland amusement park, prairie meadows, ankeny regional airport, and weh-weh-neh-kee state park around 1110 pm cdt. mitchellville around 1120 pm cdt. other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include ankeny regional airport, walnut woods state park, weh-weh-neh-kee state park, and margo frankel woods state park. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 71 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 91. interstate 80 between mile markers 134 and 149. Interstate 235 between mile markers 2 and 14.

4/26/2024 8:40 PM CDT

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. a tornado watch remains in effect until midnight cdt for central and south central iowa.

4/26/2024 8:23 PM CDT

At 823 pm cdt, a confirmed tornado was located near cumming, or near west des moines, moving northeast at 25 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. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, windsor heights, saylorville, granger, jordan creek town center, merle hay mall, iowa events center, iowa state fairgrounds, des moines int'l airport, and principal park. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 65 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 89. interstate 80 between mile markers 118 and 140. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.

4/26/2024 8:20 PM CDT

Tordmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * tornado warning for, southern polk county in central iowa, northeastern madison county in south central iowa, southeastern dallas county in central iowa, northwestern warren county in south central iowa, * until 845 pm cdt. * at 820 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near cumming, or near west des moines, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated rotation). 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.

7/12/2023 8:05 AM CDT

At 805 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over lake ahquabi state park, or 7 miles south of indianola, moving east at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of polk, story, madison, northeastern union, eastern boone, clarke, eastern dallas and warren counties, including the following locations, truro, lake ahquabi state park, spring hill, martensdale, otter creek county park, maxwell, cambridge and lorimor. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 30 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 120. interstate 80 between mile markers 107 and 146. interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 0. 88 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.

7/12/2023 7:41 AM CDT

At 740 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near winterset, moving east at 55 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, east peru around 745 am cdt. truro and patterson around 750 am cdt. avenue of the saints event center, st. charles, martensdale, st. marys and bevington around 755 am cdt. new virginia around 800 am cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include lake ahquabi state park and otter creek county park. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 30 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 120. interstate 80 between mile markers 96 and 146. interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 0. 88 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.

7/12/2023 6:25 AM CDT

The severe thunderstorm warning for polk and east central dallas counties will expire at 630 am 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 gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with these thunderstorms. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 1100 am cdt for central and south central iowa.

7/12/2023 6:09 AM CDT

At 608 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 4 miles northeast of elkhart to near ankeny regional airport to near merle hay mall to urbandale, moving southeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, polk city, saylorville, mitchellville, southridge mall, jordan creek town center and saylorville lake. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 69 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 100. interstate 80 between mile markers 121 and 149. interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.

7/12/2023 5:40 AM CDT

At 539 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near slater to polk city to near granger to near dallas center, moving southeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees

6/29/2023 10:13 AM CDT

The severe thunderstorm warning for southern polk, northern madison, dallas and northern warren counties will expire at 1015 am 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 100 pm cdt for central and 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.

6/29/2023 9:54 AM CDT

At 954 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over badger creek state park, or 9 miles south of adel, moving northeast 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, des moines, west des moines, urbandale, johnston, clive, indianola, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, winterset, adel, windsor heights, carlisle, dallas center, earlham, de soto, van meter, southridge mall and jordan creek town center. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 51 and 72. interstate 80 between mile markers 97 and 131. interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 11. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 0. 88 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.

6/29/2023 9:29 AM CDT

At 928 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over winterset, moving northeast at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees

6/2/2023 3:20 PM CDT

At 320 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over windsor heights, or near des moines, moving northwest at 20 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe storm will be near, ankeny, clive, valley west mall and jordan creek town center around 325 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include johnston, merle hay mall, saylorville, urbandale, waukee, grimes and saylorville lake. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 69 and 72. interstate 80 between mile markers 121 and 135. interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 9. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.

6/2/2023 3:08 PM CDT

At 308 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over des moines int`l airport, or near des moines, moving northwest at 20 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, walnut woods state park around 315 pm cdt. drake stadium and knapp center around 320 pm cdt. west des moines, clive, windsor heights and valley west mall around 325 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include urbandale, johnston, waukee, grimes, saylorville, merle hay mall and jordan creek town center. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 69 and 72. interstate 80 between mile markers 121 and 135. interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 9. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.

4/4/2023 9:27 PM CDT

The severe thunderstorm warning for southern polk, northwestern marion, southwestern jasper and warren counties will expire at 930 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. a tornado watch remains in effect until 1000 pm cdt for central and south central iowa.

4/4/2023 9:05 PM CDT

At 905 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near spring hill, or 5 miles north of indianola, moving northeast at 40 mph (emergency management). 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. this severe storm will be near, ackworth around 910 pm cdt. pleasant hill, carlisle and iowa state fairgrounds around 915 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include hartford, runnells and swan. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 47 and 69, and between mile markers 87 and 91. interstate 80 between mile markers 134 and 147. interstate 235 between mile markers 4 and 14. thunderstorm damage threat, considerable hail threat, observed max hail size, 1. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.

4/4/2023 8:57 PM CDT

At 857 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over spring hill, or near norwalk, moving northeast at 55 mph (emergency management). 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. this severe storm will be near, des moines int`l airport around 900 pm cdt. southridge mall and principal park around 905 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include pleasant hill, carlisle, iowa state fairgrounds, hartford and runnells. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 47 and 69, and between mile markers 87 and 91. interstate 80 between mile markers 134 and 147. interstate 235 between mile markers 4 and 14. thunderstorm damage threat, considerable hail threat, observed max hail size, 1. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.

4/4/2023 8:48 PM CDT

At 848 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over bevington, or 10 miles southwest of norwalk, moving northeast 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. this severe thunderstorm will be near, spring hill around 855 pm cdt. indianola, norwalk and des moines int`l airport around 900 pm cdt. southridge mall and principal park around 905 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include pleasant hill, carlisle, iowa state fairgrounds, hartford and runnells. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 47 and 69, and between mile markers 87 and 91. interstate 80 between mile markers 134 and 147. 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.

4/4/2023 7:48 PM CDT

At 747 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over badger creek state park, or 8 miles southwest of west des moines, moving northeast at 60 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, jordan creek town center, walnut woods state park, west des moines, urbandale, clive, norwalk, windsor heights, valley west mall, des moines int`l airport, des moines, johnston, grimes, merle hay mall, drake stadium and knapp center, iowa events center, principal park, iowa state fairgrounds, ankeny, saylorville, ankeny regional airport, margo frankel woods state park, weh-weh-neh-kee state park and altoona. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 54 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 90. interstate 80 between mile markers 97 and 140. interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.

4/4/2023 7:27 PM CDT

At 727 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles north of macksburg, or 10 miles west of winterset, moving northeast at 65 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, winterset-madison county airport around 735 pm cdt. winterset around 740 pm cdt. de soto, van meter and badger creek state park around 745 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include urbandale, waukee, jordan creek town center, valley west mall, cumming, walnut woods state park, west des moines, johnston, clive, grimes, windsor heights, merle hay mall, drake stadium and knapp center, iowa events center, des moines, ankeny, saylorville, iowa state fairgrounds, margo frankel woods state park, weh-weh-neh-kee state park, altoona and ankeny regional airport. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 54 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 90. interstate 80 between mile markers 96 and 140. interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 25 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.

8/19/2022 2:37 PM CDT

At 236 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over valley west mall, or over clive, moving east at 15 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, valley west mall and walnut woods state park around 240 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include johnston, windsor heights, merle hay mall, norwalk, des moines int`l airport, drake stadium and knapp center, saylorville, iowa events center, principal park, southridge mall, des moines, margo frankel woods state park, ankeny, pleasant hill, carlisle, iowa state fairgrounds, weh-weh-neh-kee state park and ankeny regional airport. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 66 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 93. interstate 80 between mile markers 116 and 154. interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14. thunderstorm damage threat, considerable hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 2. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.

8/19/2022 2:29 PM CDT

At 229 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over drake stadium and knapp center, or near des moines, with another storm near jordan creek, 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. this severe storm will be near, iowa state fairgrounds around 235 pm cdt. pleasant hill, weh-weh-neh-kee state park and ankeny regional airport around 240 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include altoona, bondurant, adventureland amusement park, prairie meadows, mitchellville, valeria, colfax, prairie city and mingo. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 66 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 93. interstate 80 between mile markers 116 and 154. interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 50 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.

8/19/2022 2:23 PM CDT

At 223 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over windsor heights, or near urbandale, 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, saylorville, iowa events center, principal park and southridge mall around 230 pm cdt. des moines, ankeny and margo frankel woods state park around 235 pm cdt. pleasant hill, carlisle, iowa state fairgrounds, weh-weh-neh-kee state park and ankeny regional airport around 240 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include altoona, bondurant, adventureland amusement park, prairie meadows, mitchellville, valeria, colfax, prairie city and mingo. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 66 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 93. interstate 80 between mile markers 116 and 154. interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.

6/5/2022 3:56 PM CDT

At 355 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over merle hay mall, or over urbandale, moving north at 20 mph (broadcast media). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, johnston around 400 pm cdt. ankeny and grimes around 405 pm cdt. saylorville around 410 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include saylorville lake. this includes the following highways, interstate 80 between mile markers 122 and 133. interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 5. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 0. 88 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.

4/23/2022 7:37 PM CDT

At 736 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from johnston to near norwalk to 8 miles southeast of avenue of the saints event center, moving east at 70 mph (public). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, indianola, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, saylorville, mitchellville, southridge mall, jordan creek town center and adventureland amusement park.

4/23/2022 7:26 PM CDT

At 726 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near waukee to near avenue of the saints event center to near lakeside casino, moving northeast at 70 mph (public). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, indianola, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, winterset, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, saylorville, mitchellville, van meter and adventureland amusement park.

4/23/2022 7:14 PM CDT

At 713 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near earlham to 10 miles south of winterset to 7 miles northeast of sun valley lake, moving northeast at 70 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees

4/23/2022 6:31 PM CDT

At 631 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near madrid to near polk city to near windsor heights, moving east at 50 mph (law enforcement). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect considerable tree damage. damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include, des moines, ames, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, norwalk, pleasant hill, windsor heights, bondurant, polk city, huxley, saylorville, slater, iowa state center, adventureland amusement park, merle hay mall and iowa events center.

4/23/2022 6:20 PM CDT

At 620 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near woodward to grimes to near west des moines, moving northeast 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. Locations impacted include, des moines, ames, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, waukee, boone, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, windsor heights, bondurant, polk city, huxley, saylorville, madrid and slater.

4/23/2022 6:07 PM CDT

At 607 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near perry to near adel to near van meter, moving northeast 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.

3/5/2022 5:53 PM CST

At 552 pm cst, a severe thunderstorm was located over adventureland amusement park, or over altoona, moving northeast 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. this severe thunderstorm will be near, mitchellville around 605 pm cst. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include colfax, newton and baxter. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 87 and 93. interstate 80 between mile markers 131 and 166. interstate 235 between mile markers 4 and 14. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 50 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.

3/5/2022 4:58 PM CST

At 457 pm cst, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was located near norwalk, moving northeast at 45 mph. this tornado will be near norwalk soon. please take shelter immediately if you are in norwalk. this is a particularly dangerous situation. take cover now! (weather spotters confirmed tornado). Hazards include damaging tornado. You are in a life-threatening situation. flying debris may be deadly to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be destroyed. considerable damage to homes, businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction is possible. Locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, indianola, norwalk, pleasant hill, windsor heights, carlisle, saylorville, southridge mall, iowa state fairgrounds, principal park, des moines int`l airport, drake stadium and knapp center, iowa events center, hartford, martensdale, cumming, patterson, bevington and spring hill.

3/5/2022 4:53 PM CST

At 453 pm cst, a severe thunderstorm was located over earlham, or 11 miles northwest of winterset, 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. this severe thunderstorm will be near, de soto around 505 pm cst. van meter around 510 pm cst. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include adel, dallas center, waukee, urbandale and grimes. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 71 and 72. interstate 80 between mile markers 97 and 127. interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 2. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.

3/5/2022 4:51 PM CST

At 451 pm cst, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was located 7 miles northwest of avenue of the saints event center, or 8 miles east of winterset, moving northeast at 45 mph. this is a particularly dangerous situation. take cover now! (weather spotters confirmed tornado. damage has been reported near the winterset area and just south). Hazards include damaging tornado. You are in a life-threatening situation. flying debris may be deadly to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be destroyed. considerable damage to homes, businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction is possible. Locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, indianola, norwalk, pleasant hill, windsor heights, carlisle, saylorville, southridge mall, iowa state fairgrounds, principal park, des moines int`l airport, drake stadium and knapp center, iowa events center, hartford, martensdale, cumming, patterson, bevington and spring hill.

3/5/2022 4:39 PM CST

At 439 pm cst, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was located over winterset, moving northeast at 50 mph. this is a particularly dangerous situation. take cover now! (radar confirmed tornado). Hazards include damaging tornado. You are in a life-threatening situation. flying debris may be deadly to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be destroyed. considerable damage to homes, businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction is possible. Locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, indianola, norwalk, pleasant hill, winterset, windsor heights, carlisle, saylorville, southridge mall, iowa state fairgrounds, principal park, des moines int`l airport, drake stadium and knapp center, iowa events center, hartford, martensdale, cumming, patterson and bevington.

3/5/2022 4:34 PM CST

At 434 pm cst, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near winterset, moving northeast at 50 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.

12/15/2021 6:24 PM 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

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

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

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

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.

8/31/2021 12:19 AM 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.

8/31/2021 12:10 AM CDT

The severe thunderstorm warning for northern and central polk, story, southwestern marshall, southeastern boone and eastern dallas counties will expire at 1215 am cdt, the storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm. a severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect for southeast polk county and areas to the east and southeast until 1230 am cdt. to report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. they will relay your report to the national weather service des moines.

8/30/2021 11:54 PM 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.

8/30/2021 11:47 PM CDT

At 1146 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over bondurant, or near altoona, moving southeast at 15 mph (trained weather spotters reported 60 mph wind gusts in polk city at 1142 pm cdt). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, bondurant. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 0. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.

8/30/2021 11:29 PM CDT

At 1129 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over slater, or 9 miles north of ankeny, moving southeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, saylorville around 1140 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include ankeny and bondurant. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 68 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 120. interstate 80 between mile markers 116 and 139. interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 8, and between mile markers 13 and 14. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 0. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.

7/9/2021 2:18 PM CDT

At 217 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over des moines, moving southeast at 30 mph. this is a very dangerous storm (trained weather spotters. this storm has a history of producing golfball to 3 inch diameter hail). Hazards include baseball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be severely injured. expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs, siding, and vehicles. this severe storm will be near, pleasant hill around 225 pm cdt. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 68 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 96. interstate 80 between mile markers 118 and 147. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.

7/9/2021 2:08 PM CDT

At 207 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over merle hay mall, or near des moines, moving southeast at 30 mph. this is a very dangerous storm (trained weather spotters. this storm has a history of producing hail up to 3 inches in diameter. this is a very dangerous situation). Hazards include baseball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be severely injured. expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs, siding, and vehicles. this severe storm will be near, des moines and drake stadium and knapp center around 210 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include principal park, iowa events center, des moines int`l airport, iowa state fairgrounds and pleasant hill. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 68 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 96. interstate 80 between mile markers 116 and 147. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.

7/9/2021 1:54 PM CDT

At 153 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over grimes, moving southeast at 25 mph. this is a very dangerous storm (trained weather spotters. three inch hail was reported with this storm in woodward). Hazards include three inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be severely injured. expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs, siding, and vehicles. this severe storm will be near, saylorville around 200 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include clive, merle hay mall, valley west mall, jordan creek town center, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, windsor heights, drake stadium and knapp center, iowa events center, des moines int`l airport, principal park, iowa state fairgrounds and pleasant hill. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 68 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 97. interstate 80 between mile markers 112 and 148. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.

7/9/2021 1:40 PM CDT

At 138 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over granger, or 7 miles northwest of grimes, moving southeast at 30 mph. this is a very rare and dangerous storm!! (trained weather spotters reported baseball sized hail. hail to softball sized is possible. this is a rare and very dangerouns situation. take cover now!). Hazards include softball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be severely injured. expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs, siding, and vehicles. this severe storm will be near, polk city and saylorville lake around 145 pm cdt. waukee and grimes around 150 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include urbandale, johnston, saylorville, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, clive, windsor heights, merle hay mall, valley west mall, jordan creek town center, drake stadium and knapp center, iowa events center, des moines int`l airport, principal park, iowa state fairgrounds and pleasant hill. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 68 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 103. interstate 80 between mile markers 109 and 149. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.

7/9/2021 1:32 PM CDT

At 131 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over woodward, or 11 miles east of perry, moving southeast at 30 mph. this is a very dangerous storm (trained weather spotters. at 128 pm, baseball sized hail was reported near woodward with this storm). Hazards include baseball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be severely injured. expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs, siding, and vehicles. this severe storm will be near, granger, saylorville lake and big creek lake around 140 pm cdt. polk city around 145 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include urbandale, grimes, saylorville, west des moines, johnston, clive, windsor heights, merle hay mall, valley west mall, des moines, ankeny, drake stadium and knapp center, altoona, bondurant, iowa events center, principal park, des moines int`l airport, prairie meadows, adventureland amusement park and iowa state fairgrounds. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 68 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 103. interstate 80 between mile markers 109 and 149. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.

7/9/2021 1:27 PM CDT

At 126 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over woodward, or 9 miles east of perry, moving southeast at 30 mph (radar indicated. this storm has a history of producing large hail to golf ball sized hail with larger hail to tennis ball sized possible). 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. this severe thunderstorm will be near, madrid around 130 pm cdt. granger, saylorville lake and big creek lake around 140 pm cdt. polk city around 145 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include waukee, urbandale, grimes, saylorville, west des moines, johnston, clive, windsor heights, merle hay mall, valley west mall, des moines, ankeny and drake stadium and knapp center. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 68 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 103. interstate 80 between mile markers 109 and 149. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.

6/22/2021 5:46 PM CDT

At 546 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over iowa events center, or over des moines, moving southeast at 25 mph (radar indicated. multiple reports of quarter size hail have come in from trained spotters). 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 storm will be near, des moines around 550 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include southridge mall, iowa state fairgrounds, pleasant hill and carlisle. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 70 and 72. interstate 80 between mile markers 122 and 137. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.

6/22/2021 5:30 PM CDT

At 530 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over urbandale, moving southeast at 25 mph (radar indicated. trained spotters have already reported at least quarter size hail with this storm). 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. this severe thunderstorm will be near, valley west mall around 535 pm cdt. windsor heights, saylorville and merle hay mall around 540 pm cdt. drake stadium and knapp center around 545 pm cdt. des moines, ankeny, iowa events center, principal park and des moines int`l airport around 550 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include norwalk, southridge mall, iowa state fairgrounds, pleasant hill and carlisle. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 70 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 88. interstate 80 between mile markers 122 and 139. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.

8/10/2020 11:07 AM CDT

At 1106 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near roland to mitchellville to near carlisle, moving east at 60 mph. these are very dangerous storms (law enforcement). Hazards include 80 mph wind gusts and quarter 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, ames, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, newton, altoona, pella, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, nevada, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, story city, polk city and huxley. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 67 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 126. interstate 80 between mile markers 122 and 174. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.

8/10/2020 10:46 AM CDT

At 1045 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 miles north of boone to saylorville lake to 6 miles southeast of van meter, moving east at 70 mph. these are very dangerous storms (radar indicated). Hazards include 80 mph wind gusts and quarter 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, ames, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, newton, altoona, pella, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, nevada, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, story city, polk city and huxley. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 67 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 126. interstate 80 between mile markers 122 and 174. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.

8/10/2020 10:39 AM CDT

At 1039 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 10 miles northwest of boone to near granger to near van meter, moving east at 70 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.

7/14/2020 8:20 PM CDT

At 820 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over drake stadium and knapp center, or near des moines, moving southeast at 15 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, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, norwalk, pleasant hill, windsor heights, saylorville, southridge mall, jordan creek town center, merle hay mall, iowa events center, iowa state fairgrounds, principal park, des moines int`l airport, drake stadium and knapp center and valley west mall. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 64 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 89. interstate 80 between mile markers 123 and 140. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.

7/14/2020 8:09 PM CDT

At 754 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over urbandale, 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.

7/14/2020 7:55 PM CDT

At 754 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over urbandale, 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.

7/14/2020 7:41 PM CDT

At 716 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over saylorville lake, or near grimes, moving southeast 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.

7/14/2020 7:16 PM CDT

At 716 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over saylorville lake, or near grimes, moving southeast 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.

6/5/2020 4:45 AM CDT

At 444 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from saylorville to near earlham, moving southeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts. Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

6/5/2020 4:37 AM CDT

At 437 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near saylorville lake to near earlham, moving southeast at 45 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, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, waukee, grimes, perry, adel, windsor heights, bondurant, polk city, huxley, saylorville, madrid, stuart, dallas center and slater. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 67 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 102. interstate 80 between mile markers 97 and 146. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.

6/5/2020 4:12 AM CDT

At 411 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near boone speedway to 6 miles north of panora, moving southeast at 35 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.

6/3/2020 5:05 AM CDT

At 505 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over saylorville, or near ankeny, 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. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, pleasant hill, grimes, windsor heights, bondurant, polk city, saylorville, mitchellville, colfax, prairie city, saylorville lake, adventureland amusement park, merle hay mall and iowa events center. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 71 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 99. interstate 80 between mile markers 123 and 156. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.

6/3/2020 4:49 AM CDT

At 449 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over grimes, 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.

10/1/2019 5:24 PM CDT

At 524 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over des moines int`l airport, or near des moines, moving northeast at 30 mph. this is a very dangerous storm (radar indicated). Hazards include baseball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be severely injured. expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs, siding, and vehicles. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, norwalk, pleasant hill, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, saylorville, mitchellville, prairie city, southridge mall, adventureland amusement park, merle hay mall, iowa events center and prairie meadows. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 near mile marker 72, and between mile markers 87 and 93. interstate 80 between mile markers 122 and 125, and between mile markers 131 and 151. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.

10/1/2019 5:18 PM CDT

At 518 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over des moines int`l airport, or over norwalk, moving northeast at 35 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.

9/9/2019 7:55 PM CDT

At 755 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over merle hay mall, or over johnston, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, grimes, windsor heights, polk city, saylorville, big creek lake, drake stadium and knapp center, saylorville lake, valley west mall, merle hay mall, des moines int`l airport, elkhart, alleman, sheldahl and walnut woods state park. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 70 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 101. interstate 80 between mile markers 122 and 138. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 7.

9/9/2019 7:47 PM CDT

At 747 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over jordan creek town center, or over clive, moving northeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees

9/9/2019 3:51 AM CDT

At 350 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over west des moines, moving north 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, des moines, west des moines, urbandale, clive, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, windsor heights, southridge mall, iowa state fairgrounds, principal park, des moines int`l airport, drake stadium and knapp center, jordan creek town center, valley west mall, merle hay mall, iowa events center, cumming and spring hill. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 60 and 72. interstate 80 between mile markers 116 and 128. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 12.

9/9/2019 3:24 AM CDT

At 324 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles southwest of norwalk, moving northeast 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.

8/20/2019 5:32 AM CDT

The national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for. southern polk county in central iowa. southwestern jasper county in central iowa. northern warren county in south central iowa. Until 615 am cdt.

7/20/2019 7:29 PM CDT

At 728 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over bondurant, or near altoona, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, norwalk, pleasant hill, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, saylorville, mitchellville, southridge mall, adventureland amusement park, merle hay mall, iowa events center, prairie meadows and iowa state fairgrounds. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 63 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 91. interstate 80 between mile markers 122 and 126, and between mile markers 129 and 149. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.

7/20/2019 7:00 PM CDT

At 659 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over saylorville lake, or over johnston, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees

7/20/2019 5:08 PM CDT

At 508 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near saylorville lake, or near ankeny, 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, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, polk city, huxley, saylorville, mitchellville, slater, baxter and southridge mall. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 near mile marker 72, and between mile markers 87 and 105. interstate 80 between mile markers 123 and 151. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.

7/20/2019 4:59 PM CDT

At 459 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over granger, or near grimes, moving southeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees

7/3/2019 4:17 PM CDT

The severe thunderstorm warning for northwestern polk, southern boone and dallas counties has expired, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened just below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning has been allowed to expire. however gusty winds to 50 mph and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.

7/3/2019 3:39 PM CDT

At 339 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near perry, moving southeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees

6/15/2019 5:26 PM CDT

At 525 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over southridge mall, or near des moines, moving east at 35 mph (trained weather spotters. at 530pm...a wind gust of 62 mph was reported at the des moines international airport). 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, clive, altoona, norwalk, pleasant hill, windsor heights, carlisle, mitchellville, colfax, monroe, pleasantville, prairie city, southridge mall, adventureland amusement park, iowa events center, prairie meadows, iowa state fairgrounds, principal park and des moines int`l airport. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 63 and 72. interstate 80 between mile markers 123 and 124, near mile marker 140, between mile markers 143 and 144, and between mile markers 146 and 162. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.

6/15/2019 5:20 PM CDT

At 520 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over des moines int`l airport, or near norwalk, 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.

5/27/2019 6:49 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

5/16/2019 9:29 PM CDT

At 915 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over waukee, moving east at 35 mph (trained weather spotters. a tree was reported downed in the city of des moines). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

5/16/2019 9:15 PM CDT

At 915 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over waukee, moving east at 35 mph (trained weather spotters. a tree was reported downed in the city of des moines). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

5/16/2019 8:48 PM CDT

At 847 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over grimes, 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. locations impacted include, west des moines, urbandale, johnston, clive, waukee, grimes, adel, windsor heights, dallas center, jordan creek town center, valley west mall, saylorville lake, redfield and walnut woods state park. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 70 and 72. interstate 80 between mile markers 114 and 130. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 3.

5/16/2019 8:47 PM CDT

At 846 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over merle hay mall, or near johnston, moving east at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include ping pong ball size hail. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, altoona, pleasant hill, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, saylorville, mitchellville, colfax, prairie city, southridge mall, adventureland amusement park, merle hay mall, iowa events center, prairie meadows and iowa state fairgrounds. people attending sa-- iowa high school state track should seek safe shelter immediately! this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 87 and 91. interstate 80 between mile markers 131 and 158. Interstate 235 between mile markers 4 and 14.

5/16/2019 8:41 PM CDT

At 841 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over dallas center, or near adel, 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, west des moines, urbandale, johnston, clive, waukee, grimes, adel, windsor heights, polk city, dallas center, granger, de soto, big creek lake, jordan creek town center, saylorville lake, valley west mall, redfield, minburn, walnut woods state park and big creek state park. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 68 and 72. interstate 80 between mile markers 114 and 130. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 3.

5/16/2019 8:22 PM CDT

The national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for. western polk county in central iowa. central dallas county in central iowa. until 915 pm cdt. At 822 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near dallas.

5/16/2019 8:16 PM CDT

At 816 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over altoona, moving east at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include ping pong ball size hail. People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles.

5/16/2019 7:58 PM CDT

At 758 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over adel, moving northeast at 20 mph (trained weather spotters. at 755 pm, quarter size hail was reported in adel by trained storm spotter). Hazards include quarter size hail. Damage to vehicles is expected. locations impacted include, west des moines, urbandale, johnston, clive, waukee, grimes, adel, windsor heights, polk city, dallas center, jordan creek town center, saylorville lake, valley west mall and walnut woods state park. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 70 and 72. interstate 80 between mile markers 117 and 130. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 3.

5/16/2019 7:58 PM CDT

A severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect until 830 pm cdt for southwestern polk and southeastern dallas counties. at 758 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over adel, moving northeast at 20 mph. hazard. quarter size hail. source. trained weather spotters. At 755 pm, quarter size hail was.

5/16/2019 7:58 PM CDT

A severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect until 830 pm cdt for southwestern polk and southeastern dallas counties. at 758 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over adel, moving northeast at 20 mph. hazard. quarter size hail. source. trained weather spotters. At 755 pm, quarter size hail was.

5/16/2019 7:46 PM CDT

At 745 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over adel, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include half dollar size hail. damage to vehicles is expected

5/16/2019 7:31 PM CDT

At 731 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over drake stadium and knapp center, or near des moines, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include half dollar size hail. damage to vehicles is expected

4/28/2019 9:09 PM CDT

At 908 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near van meter, or near waukee, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. damage to vehicles is expected

9/1/2018 8:26 PM CDT

The severe thunderstorm warning for polk. south central story and east central dallas counties will expire at 830 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 small hail is still possible with this thunderstorm.

9/1/2018 8:02 PM CDT

At 802 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over grimes, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. Damage to vehicles is expected. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, waukee, grimes, windsor heights, bondurant, polk city, saylorville, mitchellville, granger, saylorville lake, adventureland amusement park, merle hay mall, prairie meadows and big creek lake. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 87 and 102. interstate 80 between mile markers 125 and 149. Interstate 235 between mile markers 13 and 14.

9/1/2018 7:51 PM CDT

At 751 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over grimes, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. damage to vehicles is expected

9/1/2018 7:14 PM CDT

At 713 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over saylorville, or near ankeny, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include golf ball size hail. People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles.

9/1/2018 7:07 PM CDT

At 707 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over saylorville lake, or near johnston, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include half dollar size hail. damage to vehicles is expected

9/1/2018 6:31 PM CDT

At 631 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over waukee, moving northeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. Damage to vehicles is expected. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, waukee, grimes, adel, windsor heights, bondurant, polk city, saylorville, dallas center, granger, de soto, van meter, jordan creek town center, saylorville lake and merle hay mall. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 70 and 72, and between mile markers 88 and 100. interstate 80 between mile markers 111 and 137. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 4.

9/1/2018 6:16 PM CDT

At 615 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over waukee, moving northeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include half dollar size hail. Damage to vehicles is expected. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, waukee, grimes, adel, windsor heights, bondurant, polk city, saylorville, dallas center, granger, de soto, van meter, jordan creek town center and saylorville lake. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 70 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 100. interstate 80 between mile markers 105 and 145. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 9, and between mile markers 11 and 14.

9/1/2018 6:08 PM CDT

At 607 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over de soto, or near adel, moving northeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. damage to vehicles is expected

9/1/2018 7:53 AM CDT

At 753 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over valley west mall, or near clive, 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. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, adel, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, saylorville, dallas center, de soto, van meter and southridge mall. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 63 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 95. interstate 80 between mile markers 110 and 145. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.

9/1/2018 7:40 AM CDT

At 740 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over van meter, or near waukee, 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. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, adel, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, saylorville, dallas center, earlham, de soto and van meter. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 62 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 95. interstate 80 between mile markers 102 and 145. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.

9/1/2018 7:24 AM CDT

At 723 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over earlham, or 11 miles northwest of winterset, 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.

6/30/2018 9:04 PM CDT

At 904 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over des moines, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees

6/30/2018 5:20 PM CDT

At 520 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over waukee, moving north 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, west des moines, urbandale, clive, waukee, grimes, adel, windsor heights, dallas center, valley west mall, merle hay mall and jordan creek town center. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 near mile marker 72. interstate 80 between mile markers 117 and 130. Interstate 235 near mile marker 1.

6/30/2018 5:02 PM CDT

At 502 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over van meter, or near waukee, moving northeast 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.

6/25/2018 8:07 PM CDT

At 807 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over merle hay mall, or over johnston, moving north at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, windsor heights, bondurant, polk city, saylorville, mitchellville, granger, southridge mall, jordan creek town center and saylorville lake. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 68 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 96. interstate 80 between mile markers 118 and 148. interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14. A tornado watch remains in effect until 900 pm cdt for central and south central iowa.

6/25/2018 7:46 PM CDT

At 746 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over west des moines, moving north at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees

6/6/2018 9:53 PM CDT

At 952 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near dallas center, or near adel, moving southeast 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.

6/6/2018 7:02 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 6:48 PM CDT

At 648 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near mitchellville to carlisle to near west des moines, moving south at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, saylorville, mitchellville, southridge mall, adventureland amusement park, merle hay mall, iowa events center and prairie meadows. people attending sa-- principal charity classic should seek safe shelter immediately! this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 67 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 92. interstate 80 between mile markers 122 and 149. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.

6/6/2018 6:39 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.

6/6/2018 6:16 PM CDT

At 616 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles northeast of bondurant to adventureland amusement park to near grimes, 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. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, polk city, saylorville, mitchellville, granger, southridge mall, saylorville lake and adventureland amusement park. people attending sa-- principal charity classic should seek safe shelter immediately! this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 67 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 101. interstate 80 between mile markers 122 and 149. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.

6/6/2018 6:07 PM CDT

At 606 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 miles southeast of huxley to ankeny to near granger, moving south at 20 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.

6/6/2018 5:40 PM CDT

At 540 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles southeast of huxley to near big creek lake, moving south at 35 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and half dollar 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, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, polk city, saylorville, mitchellville, granger, southridge mall, saylorville lake and adventureland amusement park. people attending sa-- principal charity classic should seek safe shelter immediately! this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 67 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 101. interstate 80 between mile markers 122 and 149. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.

6/6/2018 5:36 PM CDT

At 535 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near huxley to near madrid, moving south at 35 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

5/29/2018 5:55 PM CDT

The severe thunderstorm warning for west central polk county will expire at 600 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 and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 800 pm cdt for central iowa.

5/29/2018 5:37 PM CDT

The national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for. west central polk county in central iowa. until 600 pm cdt. At 537 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over principal park, or over des moines, moving northwest at 35 mph.

5/3/2018 5:55 PM CDT

The tornado warning for southwestern polk, northeastern madison and southeastern dallas counties will expire at 600 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 800 pm cdt for central and south central iowa.

5/3/2018 5:34 PM CDT

At 534 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over jordan creek town center, or near west des moines, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated rotation). 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. locations impacted include, this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 67 and 72, and between mile markers 90 and 91. interstate 80 between mile markers 112 and 136. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 5.

5/3/2018 5:26 PM CDT

At 526 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near van meter, or 7 miles southwest of west des moines, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated rotation). 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 dangerous storm will be near, jordan creek town center around 540 pm cdt. west des moines, waukee and valley west mall around 545 pm cdt. urbandale, clive, windsor heights, merle hay mall and drake stadium and knapp center around 550 pm cdt. des moines, johnston and grimes around 555 pm cdt. ankeny, saylorville and saylorville lake around 600 pm cdt. other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include ankeny regional airport, walnut woods state park, margo frankel woods state park and badger creek state park. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 67 and 72, and between mile markers 90 and 91. interstate 80 between mile markers 112 and 136. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 5.

4/13/2018 9:09 PM CDT

At 909 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near grimes, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, grimes, windsor heights, polk city, saylorville, granger, big creek lake, saylorville lake, valley west mall, merle hay mall, alleman, sheldahl and big creek state park. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 96 and 101. interstate 80 between mile markers 125 and 132. Interstate 235 near mile marker 2.

4/13/2018 8:59 PM CDT

At 859 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near waukee, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, waukee, grimes, adel, windsor heights, polk city, saylorville, dallas center, granger, de soto, van meter, big creek lake, jordan creek town center, saylorville lake and valley west mall. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 70 and 72, and between mile markers 96 and 101. interstate 80 between mile markers 106 and 132. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 2.

4/13/2018 8:43 PM CDT

At 843 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over de soto, or near adel, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees

6/28/2017 12:24 PM CDT

At 524 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over pleasant hill, moving east at 30 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.

6/28/2017 11:49 AM CDT

At 448 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over west des moines, 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.

6/27/2017 10:56 PM CDT

At 356 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near van meter, or near adel, 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. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, waukee, grimes, adel, windsor heights, polk city, saylorville, granger, big creek lake, saylorville lake, valley west mall, merle hay mall, jordan creek town center and weh-weh-neh-kee state park. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 87 and 92. interstate 80 between mile markers 114 and 138. Interstate 235 near mile marker 1.

6/27/2017 10:41 PM CDT

The national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for. northwestern polk county in central iowa. southeastern dallas county in central iowa. until 430 am cdt. At 341 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over de soto, or.

6/15/2017 11:00 PM CDT

At 1059 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over merle hay mall, or over johnston, moving east at 25 mph (at 10:53pm, public reported dime sized hail and estimated 60 mph wind gust near i-80 and 86th street). 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, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, grimes, windsor heights, saylorville, principal park, drake stadium and knapp center, valley west mall, merle hay mall, iowa events center, saylorville lake, margo frankel woods state park and ankeny regional airport. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 87 and 91. interstate 80 between mile markers 123 and 138. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 10, and between mile markers 13 and 14.

6/15/2017 10:50 PM CDT

At 1050 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over urbandale, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. damage to vehicles is expected

6/15/2017 9:48 PM CDT

At 948 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near west des moines, moving east at 35 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, des moines, west des moines, indianola, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, windsor heights, carlisle, van meter, southridge mall, iowa state fairgrounds, principal park, des moines int`l airport, jordan creek town center, iowa events center, cumming, spring hill, badger creek state park and walnut woods state park. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 60 and 72. interstate 80 between mile markers 113 and 121, and between mile markers 123 and 124. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 11.

6/15/2017 9:36 PM CDT

At 936 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near van meter, or 7 miles south of waukee, 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.

5/17/2017 4:21 PM CDT

At 421 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near jefferson to near woodward to near carlisle, moving northeast at 55 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect considerable tree damage. damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, urbandale, johnston, clive, indianola, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, perry, adel, windsor heights, carlisle, saylorville, dallas center, southridge mall, jordan creek town center, merle hay mall and iowa events center. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 65 and 72. interstate 80 between mile markers 114 and 136. interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 12. A tornado watch remains in effect until 700 pm cdt for central, south central and west central iowa.

5/17/2017 4:17 PM CDT

At 415 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles south of jefferson to near grimes to near carlisle, moving north at 60 mph (trained weather spotters. at 410 pm...65 to 70 mph winds were reported in west des moines). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts. Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

5/17/2017 4:03 PM CDT

At 402 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 9 miles west of coon rapids to 9 miles east of panora to 6 miles southwest of indianola, moving north at 65 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, urbandale, johnston, clive, indianola, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, perry, winterset, adel, audubon, guthrie center, windsor heights, carlisle, saylorville, dallas center and manning. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 47 and 72. interstate 80 between mile markers 98 and 136. interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 12. A tornado watch remains in effect until 700 pm cdt for central, south central, southwestern and west central iowa.

5/17/2017 3:46 PM CDT

At 345 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 11 miles north of atlantic to 6 miles southeast of stuart to near lakeside casino, moving north at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees

5/17/2017 3:12 PM CDT

At 311 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near grimes, moving north at 40 mph (trained weather spotters quarter sized hail across the metro). 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, des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, grimes, windsor heights, polk city, saylorville, granger, big creek lake, saylorville lake, merle hay mall, alleman, sheldahl and big creek state park. this includes interstate 80 between mile markers 126 and 132. A tornado watch remains in effect until 700 pm cdt for central iowa.

5/17/2017 3:02 PM CDT

At 301 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over clive, moving north 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.

3/6/2017 6:55 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

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 9:43 PM CDT

The severe thunderstorm warning for eastern madison, southwestern story, polk, northwestern warren, southeastern boone and southeastern dallas counties will expire at 945 pm cdt, the storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with these thunderstorms. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 1100 pm cdt for south central and central iowa. remember, a separate severe thunderstorm warning still remains in effect until 1030pm.

8/11/2016 9:36 PM CDT

At 935 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 miles north of bondurant to near mitchellville to 6 miles south of indianola, moving east at 40 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. and trees. Locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, polk city, huxley, saylorville, slater, granger and southridge mall.

8/11/2016 9:09 PM CDT

At 908 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near slater to saylorville lake to 6 miles east of winterset, moving east at 45 mph (trained weather spotters. winds gusts estimated from 60 to 65 mph were reported 1 mile northwest of grimes). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. and trees. Locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, perry, winterset, adel, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, polk city, huxley and saylorville.

8/11/2016 9:04 PM CDT

At 902 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from madrid to near grimes to near winterset, moving east at 45 mph. an area of enhanced winds on radar are currently indicated over granger, johnston, and polk city (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. and trees. Locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, perry, winterset, adel, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, polk city, huxley and saylorville.

8/11/2016 8:50 PM CDT

At 850 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near woodward to adel to 7 miles west of winterset, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. and trees. Locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, perry, winterset, adel, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, polk city, huxley and saylorville.

8/11/2016 8:39 PM CDT

At 838 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near perry to 7 miles west of adel to stuart, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. And trees.

8/10/2016 4:10 PM CDT

The severe thunderstorm warning for central polk county will expire at 415 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 and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.

8/10/2016 3:58 PM CDT

At 358 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over saylorville, or near ankeny, moving north at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. and trees. Locations impacted include, des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, altoona, pleasant hill, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, polk city, saylorville, principal park, saylorville lake, merle hay mall, adventureland amusement park, iowa state fairgrounds, iowa events center, drake stadium and knapp center, prairie meadows and elkhart.

8/10/2016 3:47 PM CDT

At 346 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over principal park, or over des moines, moving north at 30 mph. at 335 pm, a 61 mph wind gust was measured at the des moines international airport (public). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. And trees.

11/11/2015 3:58 PM CST

The severe thunderstorm warning for western story, polk, northern warren, eastern boone and northeastern dallas counties will expire at 400 pm cst, the storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds are still possible with these thunderstorms. a tornado watch remains in effect until 600 pm cst for south central iowa.

11/11/2015 3:07 PM CST

At 307 pm cst, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles northwest of perry to 12 miles northeast of osceola, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. Siding and trees.

8/8/2015 11:54 PM CDT

At 1153 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles southeast of van meter, or 6 miles southwest of west des moines, 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. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, urbandale, johnston, clive, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, windsor heights, carlisle, de soto, van meter, southridge mall, des moines int`l airport, drake stadium and knapp center, valley west mall, jordan creek town center, merle hay mall and principal park. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 56 and 72. interstate 80 between mile markers 110 and 132. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 10.

8/8/2015 11:33 PM CDT

At 1132 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near winterset, 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.

8/2/2015 5:22 PM CDT

At 521 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over jordan creek town center, or over west des moines, 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.

4/8/2015 12:23 PM CDT

The national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for. southwestern jasper county in central iowa. southern polk county in central iowa. until 100 pm cdt * at 1223 pm cdt. A severe thunderstorm was located over des.

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