Severe Weather and Flash Flooding Threat for Iowa This Weekend
Severe storms and flash flooding are possible across Iowa this weekend with damaging winds, heavy rain, and repeated storms Saturday into Sunday.
Severe Storms Rip Through Northern Iowa Overnight, Leaving Behind Damage and Power Outages
Severe storms swept through Iowa overnight July 27–28, bringing up to 70 mph winds, downed trees, power outages, and damage across parts of Iowa.
Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Iowa
Extreme heat is set to impact Iowa on July 28, 2025, with heat index values up to 115°F. Learn how to stay safe during this dangerous weather event.
What is a Microburst?
Learn what a microburst is, how it forms, and why it's dangerous. Discover key differences from tornadoes and how to stay safe during severe storms.
Active Weather Pattern to Close Out July in Iowa: Heat, Heavy Rain & Severe Storms Possible
Iowa faces an active stretch of weather from July 19–30, including heavy rainfall, severe storms, and a prolonged period of dangerous heat.
What is SKYWARN?
Learn about SKYWARN, the National Weather Service’s volunteer program that trains storm spotters to report severe weather. Discover how to join, what spotters report, and why it saves lives.
Iowa Weekend Weather Outlook
Severe storms possible in Iowa this weekend: Weak activity Friday, limited threat Saturday, but Sunday brings highest risk for hail and damaging winds.
Severe Storms and Flash Flooding Possible Monday Across Iowa
Severe storms and flash flooding are possible across Iowa Monday. Damaging winds, hail, and heavy rain expected. Stay weather aware throughout the day.
Why Is It Hazy? Smoke from Canadian Wildfires Drifting Into Iowa
Why is it hazy in Iowa? Smoke from Canadian wildfires is drifting south, impacting skies and air quality across the state through the weekend.
Iowa Rainfall Totals: How Much Rain Fell in Iowa?
A round of strong thunderstorms moved across Iowa Monday afternoon into early Tuesday morning, delivering widespread heavy rainfall and large hail across much of central and southern Iowa. The storms were driven by a surge of moisture and instability, leading to impressive rainfall totals and several reports of hail over an inch in diameter. Rainfall […]