Zach Sharpe, Weather Forecaster at IowaWeather.com

Forecast

Severe Storms, Tornado Risk and Flash Flooding Threaten Iowa Friday Evening

August 14, 2026 Zach Sharpe 0

Severe storms and flash flooding threaten Iowa Friday evening, with damaging winds, a tornado risk, heavy rain and additional storms possible into Saturday.

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Heavy Rain and Flash Flooding Threat Grows Across Iowa Through Friday Night

August 13, 2026 Zach Sharpe 0

Heavy rain and repeated thunderstorms threaten Iowa through Friday night, with flash flooding, damaging winds, hail and an isolated tornado risk statewide.

Excessive Rainfall Outlook for Iowa Wednesday

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Iowa Storms Return Early Thursday With Severe Weather, Heavy Rain and State Fair Impacts

August 12, 2026 Zach Sharpe 0

Storms return to Iowa early Thursday with damaging winds and heavy rain possible. Here's the latest forecast, flooding risk, and Iowa State Fair outlook too.

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Severe Storms Sweep Across Eastern Iowa Wednesday Morning

August 12, 2026 Zach Sharpe 0

Severe storms swept across eastern Iowa Wednesday morning with 65 mph winds, downed trees, hail and a dramatic shelf cloud in the Quad Cities.

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Iowa Weather: Severe Storms, Heat and Heavy Rain This Week

August 10, 2026 Zach Sharpe 0

Hot, humid weather continues across Iowa with severe storms possible tonight, wildfire smoke overhead, and a growing heavy rain threat later this week in Iowa.

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Iowa Weather: Storms Today, More Rain Ahead This Week

August 9, 2026 Zach Sharpe 0

Storms, heavy rain and humid heat impact Iowa Sunday, with more thunderstorm chances through the week and a heavier rain threat by Wednesday and Thursday.