Zach Sharpe, Weather Forecaster at IowaWeather.com

Forecast

Iowa Weather Forecast: Severe Storms, Flash Flooding Risk Today and Friday

June 4, 2026 Zach Sharpe 0

Iowa weather forecast for today and Friday includes severe thunderstorms, large hail, damaging winds, isolated tornadoes, and flash flooding. Get the latest Iowa weather updates.

Weather Why's

What Is a Downburst? Causes, Damage, and How It Differs From Tornado

June 3, 2026 Zach Sharpe 0

Learn what a downburst is, how it forms, how it differs from tornadoes and bow echoes, how long it lasts, and why it can produce destructive winds over 100 mph.

Iowa Severe Weather

Severe Weather Chances Return to Iowa Thursday and Friday

June 3, 2026 Zach Sharpe 0

Strong to severe thunderstorms may impact Iowa Thursday and Friday. Large hail, damaging winds, heavy rain, and isolated flooding are possible.

Forecast

Rain Chances Increase Across Iowa Thursday and Friday

June 2, 2026 Zach Sharpe 0

Heavy rain is possible across Iowa Thursday and Friday. Some areas could receive 1 to 2 inches of rain with locally higher amounts.

Iowa Severe Weather

Iowa Weather Update: Marginal Risk of Severe Weather Thursday in Northwest Iowa

June 2, 2026 Zach Sharpe 0

A Marginal Risk of severe weather is in place for northwest Iowa on Thursday. Large hail and damaging winds are possible as thunderstorms develop. Get the latest Iowa weather forecast and updates.

Forecast

Marginal Severe Weather Risks Continue for Iowa Sunday and Monday

May 30, 2026 Zach Sharpe 0

A marginal risk of severe weather exists across parts of Iowa Sunday and Monday. Learn where storms may develop and the threats for hail, wind, and heavy rain.

Forecast

Rain Chances Return to Iowa This Weekend, But It Won’t Be a Washout

May 29, 2026 Zach Sharpe 0

Rain returns to Iowa this weekend with scattered showers and thunderstorms Saturday and Sunday. An isolated severe storm is possible in western Iowa Sunday.