Hail Map for Alta, IA

Date / Time	Report Details
7/30/2024 1:18 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 has been allowed to expire. however, gusty winds are still possible with these thunderstorms. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 200 am cdt for northwestern and west central iowa. to report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. they will relay your report to the national weather service sioux falls.
7/30/2024 12:20 AM CDT	Svrfsd the national weather service in sioux falls has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, cherokee county in northwestern iowa, southeastern woodbury county in west central iowa, buena vista county in northwestern iowa, ida county in west central iowa, * until 115 am cdt. * at 1220 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near remsen to near marcus to washta to near cushing to near mapleton, moving east at 45 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts. as of 1220 am cdt, numerous reports of 60 to 70 mph winds have been reported across woodbury and plymouth counties. Expect considerable tree damage. damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. severe thunderstorms will be near, cherokee, ida grove, holstein, battle creek, danbury, quimby, and cleghorn around 1225 am cdt. galva around 1230 am cdt. aurelia and larrabee around 1235 am cdt. alta and arthur around 1240 am cdt. Other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include storm lake, lakeside, truesdale, linn grove and newell.
5/21/2024 2:45 PM CDT	The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however, heavy rain is still possible with these thunderstorms. a tornado watch remains in effect until 500 pm cdt for northwestern and west central iowa. remember, a severe thunderstorm warning still remains in effect for northeastern cherokee county and buena vista county until 315 pm cdt.
5/21/2024 2:35 PM CDT	At 235 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles northeast of aurelia to storm lake to 7 miles northeast of arthur, moving northeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. these severe storms will be near, storm lake, lakeside, and truesdale around 240 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include rembrandt.
5/21/2024 2:25 PM CDT	At 225 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from aurelia to near galva to near arthur, moving northeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. these severe storms will be near, storm lake, alta, lakeside, and arthur around 230 pm cdt. truesdale around 235 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include rembrandt.
5/21/2024 2:11 PM CDT	Svrfsd the national weather service in sioux falls has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, southeastern cherokee county in northwestern iowa, western buena vista county in northwestern iowa, ida county in west central iowa, * until 245 pm cdt. * at 211 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near quimby to near holstein to 7 miles south of battle creek, moving northeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. severe thunderstorms will be near, ida grove, aurelia, galva, and arthur around 215 pm cdt. alta around 220 pm cdt. storm lake around 225 pm cdt. lakeside and truesdale around 230 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include rembrandt.
5/20/2024 9:26 PM CDT	Svrfsd the national weather service in sioux falls has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, northeastern cherokee county in northwestern iowa, buena vista county in northwestern iowa, * until 1030 pm cdt. * at 925 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near larrabee, or 8 miles northeast of cherokee, moving east at 25 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 thunderstorm will be near, aurelia and linn grove around 930 pm cdt. truesdale around 940 pm cdt. sioux rapids around 945 pm cdt. Other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include albert city and marathon.
8/11/2023 12:12 AM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for northeastern cherokee and northwestern buena vista 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.
8/10/2023 11:49 PM CDT	At 1149 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near larrabee, or near cherokee, 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.
7/12/2023 6:42 AM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for buena vista and eastern ida counties will expire at 645 am cdt, the storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and have exited the warned area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with these thunderstorms. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 900 am cdt for northwestern and west central iowa.
7/12/2023 6:38 AM CDT	At 637 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near marathon to near sac city to 8 miles southwest of lake view, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. these severe thunderstorms will remain over mainly rural areas of buena vista and eastern ida counties, including the following locations, rembrandt. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/12/2023 6:18 AM CDT	At 617 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near larrabee to near galva to 10 miles south of ida grove, moving east at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, storm lake, sioux rapids, lakeside, truesdale, albert city and marathon. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/12/2023 5:41 AM CDT	At 540 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near cleghorn to near moville to sloan, moving east at 40 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, marcus and cleghorn around 545 am cdt. cherokee, pierson and larrabee around 555 am cdt. anthon and smithland around 600 am cdt. Other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include aurelia, correctionville, washta, quimby, cushing, alta, danbury, linn grove, holstein, battle creek, storm lake, sioux rapids, lakeside and truesdale.
6/24/2023 10:17 PM CDT	At 1016 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near alta, or near storm lake, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated rotation. a rotating wall cloud was also reported near alta). Hazards include tornado and half dollar size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. this dangerous storm will be near, storm lake around 1020 pm cdt. Truesdale around 1025 pm cdt.
5/13/2023 2:13 PM CDT	The tornado warning for southwestern buena vista county will expire at 215 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 700 pm cdt for northwestern iowa.
5/13/2023 2:02 PM CDT	At 202 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over storm lake, moving north at 15 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, storm lake, alta and truesdale.
5/13/2023 1:48 PM CDT	At 148 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near lakeside, or near storm lake, moving north at 20 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, lakeside around 200 pm cdt. storm lake around 205 pm cdt. Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include alta and truesdale.
8/3/2022 6:53 AM CDT	At 652 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over truesdale, or near storm lake, moving northeast 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, albert city and marathon. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 0. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/3/2022 6:38 AM CDT	At 638 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near aurelia, or 9 miles east of cherokee, 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. this severe thunderstorm will be near, storm lake, lakeside and truesdale around 650 am cdt. sioux rapids around 655 am cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include albert city and marathon. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/5/2022 5:56 PM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for southeastern cherokee, eastern osceola, dickinson, buena vista, clay and northeastern o`brien counties will expire at 600 pm cdt, the storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds are still possible with these thunderstorms. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 700 pm cdt for northwestern and west central iowa, and southwestern minnesota.
7/5/2022 5:32 PM CDT	At 531 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near orleans to near webb to 6 miles south of alta, moving east 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, albert city, terril, marathon, webb, superior and newell. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/5/2022 4:54 PM CDT	At 454 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from ocheyedan to near marcus to 7 miles south of remsen, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. severe thunderstorms will be near, ocheyedan and harris around 500 pm cdt. lake park, sutherland and larrabee around 510 pm cdt. other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include quimby, okoboji, wahpeton, spencer in clay county, cherokee, spirit lake, milford, arnolds park, orleans, peterson, west okoboji, fostoria, aurelia, linn grove, terril, superior, alta, sioux rapids and greenville. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
5/30/2022 6:55 AM CDT	At 655 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over aurelia, or near cherokee, moving north at 40 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, larrabee around 705 am cdt. sioux rapids, sutherland, peterson and linn grove around 715 am cdt. spencer in clay county, hartley, everly, royal and greenville around 730 am cdt. other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include moneta, dickens, calumet, rossie and rembrandt. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 0. 88 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
5/12/2022 7:35 PM CDT	At 734 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near hawarden to holstein, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). 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. severe thunderstorms will be near, quimby and washta around 740 pm cdt. sioux center and orange city around 750 pm cdt. other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include cherokee, aurelia, hull, alta, boyden, hospers, matlock, sheldon and peterson. thunderstorm damage threat, considerable hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 25 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 70 mph.
5/12/2022 7:35 PM CDT	At 734 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near hawarden to holstein, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). 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. severe thunderstorms will be near, quimby and washta around 740 pm cdt. sioux center and orange city around 750 pm cdt. other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include cherokee, aurelia, hull, alta, boyden, hospers, matlock, sheldon and peterson. thunderstorm damage threat, considerable hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 25 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 70 mph.

4/23/2022 6:36 AM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for cherokee, southeastern plymouth, western buena vista and southwestern o`brien counties will expire at 645 am cdt, the storms which prompted the warning have 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 and gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.
4/23/2022 6:24 AM CDT	At 624 am cdt, a cluster of severe thunderstorms were located near quimby, or 7 miles southwest of cherokee, 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. this severe storm will be near, marcus and cleghorn around 630 am cdt. larrabee around 640 am cdt. other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include meriden. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
4/23/2022 6:10 AM CDT	At 609 am cdt, a cluster of severe thunderstorms were located near correctionville, or 17 miles northwest of ida grove, 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. this severe thunderstorm will be near, galva around 615 am cdt. quimby around 620 am cdt. cherokee, marcus, aurelia and cleghorn around 630 am cdt. larrabee around 640 am cdt. other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include meriden. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
4/12/2022 8:02 PM CDT	At 802 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near sioux rapids to near danbury, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated. at 7:21 pm cdt a 58 mph wind gust was reported 5 sw of anthon, iowa). 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, storm lake, cherokee, ida grove, alta, holstein, aurelia, newell, correctionville, sioux rapids, battle creek, albert city, lakeside, anthon, galva, danbury, quimby, washta, marathon, smithland and cushing.
4/12/2022 7:37 PM CDT	At 737 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near sutherland to smithland, 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.
4/12/2022 5:33 PM CDT	At 533 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near aurelia, or 10 miles southeast of cherokee, moving northeast at 85 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. this severe thunderstorm will be near, sioux rapids, peterson and linn grove around 550 pm cdt. Other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include royal, greenville, spencer in clay county, fostoria, lost island lake and terril.
12/15/2021 5:38 PM CST	At 537 pm cst, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from orleans to near terril to near rush lake, moving northeast at 70 mph (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. These severe thunderstorms will remain over mainly rural areas of buena vista and clay counties, including the following locations, gillett grove, dickens, rossie and rembrandt.
12/15/2021 5:08 PM CST	At 508 pm cst, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located over storm lake, moving northeast at 80 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. these dangerous storms will be near, sioux rapids and albert city around 520 pm cst. marathon and webb around 525 pm cst. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include gillett grove and rembrandt.
8/27/2021 2:52 AM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for buena vista county will expire at 300 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 300 am cdt for northwestern and west central iowa.
8/27/2021 2:23 AM CDT	At 223 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from peterson to near truesdale to 6 miles northeast of galva, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, truesdale, sioux rapids, lakeside, newell, albert city and marathon. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/27/2021 2:00 AM CDT	At 200 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near larrabee to near aurelia to near holstein, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. severe thunderstorms will be near, alta around 215 am cdt. storm lake around 220 am cdt. other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include linn grove, truesdale, sioux rapids, lakeside, newell, albert city and marathon. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
6/16/2021 9:00 PM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 0.3 miles WNW of Alta, IA, wind gusts also up to about 50 mph.
6/16/2021 9:00 PM CDT	The national weather service in sioux falls has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for. southeastern cherokee county in northwestern iowa. southwestern buena vista county in northwestern iowa. eastern ida county in west central iowa. Until 945 pm cdt.
6/16/2021 8:55 PM CDT	At 853 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near truesdale, or near storm lake, moving south at 50 mph (spotter reported. at 8:43 pm, golf ball sized hail and wind gusts to 60 mph were reported northeast of aurelia, iowa. have also received reports of weak rotation with this storm). 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, storm lake and lakeside around 900 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include rembrandt.
6/16/2021 8:38 PM CDT	At 838 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near linn grove, or 14 miles north of storm lake, 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. this severe thunderstorm will be near, alta and truesdale around 850 pm cdt. storm lake and lakeside around 855 pm cdt. newell around 900 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include calumet and rembrandt.
8/10/2020 9:50 AM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for southern buena vista and ida counties will expire at 1000 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 to 50 mph are still possible with this thunderstorm. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 1100 am cdt for northwestern and west central iowa.
8/10/2020 9:26 AM CDT	At 926 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over arthur, or near ida grove, 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. this severe thunderstorm will be near, arthur around 930 am cdt. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include schaller.
6/5/2020 2:37 AM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for southeastern buena vista county will expire at 245 am cdt, the storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
6/5/2020 2:23 AM CDT	At 222 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near albert city to near lakeside, moving southeast at 20 mph. the strongest portion of this storm is located hear the buena vista and sac county line, southwest of storm lake (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. these severe storms will be near, albert city around 230 am cdt. Newell around 240 am cdt.
6/5/2020 2:08 AM CDT	At 206 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near truesdale to near alta, moving southeast at 25 mph. the strongest storm is located just south of alta (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. these severe storms will be near, albert city around 215 am cdt. lakeside around 220 am cdt. newell around 225 am cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include rembrandt.
6/5/2020 2:04 AM CDT	Half Dollar sized hail reported 2 miles WNW of Alta, IA, report via social media. time estimated from radar.
6/5/2020 1:51 AM CDT	At 150 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near truesdale to near alta, 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. severe thunderstorms will be near, truesdale around 155 am cdt. storm lake around 205 am cdt. lakeside around 210 am cdt. albert city around 215 am cdt. newell around 220 am cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include rembrandt.
6/5/2020 12:56 AM CDT	At 1256 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near alta, or near storm lake, 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. this severe thunderstorm will be near, storm lake around 100 am cdt. Lakeside around 105 am cdt.
6/5/2020 12:41 AM CDT	At 1241 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near alta, or 8 miles west of storm lake, moving southeast at 20 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 storm will be near, alta around 1250 am cdt. Storm lake around 105 am cdt.
6/5/2020 12:22 AM CDT	At 1221 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over aurelia, or near cherokee, moving southeast at 25 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. this severe storm will be near, alta around 1240 am cdt. Storm lake around 1255 am cdt.

6/5/2020 12:08 AM CDT	At 1208 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over cherokee, moving southeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). 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, aurelia around 1225 am cdt. alta around 1245 am cdt. Storm lake around 100 am cdt.
9/24/2019 7:53 PM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for southern buena vista county will expire at 800 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 midnight cdt for northwestern iowa.
9/24/2019 7:42 PM CDT	At 741 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near lakeside, or near storm 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. this severe storm will be near, newell around 750 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include rembrandt.
9/24/2019 7:14 PM CDT	At 714 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over aurelia, or near cherokee, moving east at 40 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, alta around 725 pm cdt. storm lake and truesdale around 735 pm cdt. lakeside around 740 pm cdt. newell around 750 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include rembrandt.
9/11/2019 2:27 AM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for cherokee, western buena vista, western clay and o`brien counties will expire at 230 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 heavy rain is still possible with these thunderstorms. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 400 am cdt for northwestern and west central iowa.
9/11/2019 2:18 AM CDT	At 217 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from royal to near quimby, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. these severe storms will be near, royal around 220 am cdt. greenville around 225 am cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include moneta, calumet, rossie and meriden.
9/11/2019 1:53 AM CDT	At 152 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near primghar to 7 miles northeast of kingsley, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. these severe storms will be near, hartley around 200 am cdt. everly and quimby around 210 am cdt. royal around 215 am cdt. greenville around 225 am cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include oyens, moneta, calumet, rossie and meriden.
9/11/2019 1:25 AM CDT	At 125 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near boyden to merrill, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. severe thunderstorms will be near, hospers and matlock around 130 am cdt. sheldon around 135 am cdt. archer around 140 am cdt. kingsley, sanborn and paullina around 145 am cdt. primghar around 150 am cdt. sutherland and washta around 200 am cdt. quimby around 205 am cdt. royal and peterson around 210 am cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include oyens, moneta, brunsville, calumet, rossie and meriden.
7/20/2019 10:11 AM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for northeastern cherokee, buena vista, southern clay and southeastern o`brien 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 and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 1100 am cdt for northwestern iowa.
7/20/2019 9:58 AM CDT	A severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect until 1015 am cdt for northeastern cherokee. buena vista. southern clay and southeastern o`brien counties. at 958 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near aurelia, or 7 miles east of cherokee, moving east at 45 mph. hazard. 60 mph wind gusts.
7/20/2019 9:37 AM CDT	At 937 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over cleghorn, or 10 miles northwest of cherokee, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, cherokee and larrabee around 950 am cdt. aurelia around 1000 am cdt. alta around 1010 am cdt. storm lake, lakeside and truesdale around 1015 am cdt. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include calumet, meriden and rembrandt.
8/26/2018 10:56 AM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for southeastern cherokee and southwestern buena vista counties will expire at 1100 am cdt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and is also exiting out of the warned area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm in buena vista county.
8/26/2018 10:42 AM CDT	At 1042 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over alta, or near storm lake, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe storm will be near, storm lake and lakeside around 1045 am cdt. Truesdale around 1055 am cdt.
8/26/2018 10:29 AM CDT	At 1029 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near galva, or 10 miles southwest of storm lake, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe storm will be near, alta around 1040 am cdt. storm lake and lakeside around 1045 am cdt. Truesdale around 1050 am cdt.
8/26/2018 10:19 AM CDT	At 1018 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near holstein, or 10 miles north of ida grove, moving northeast at 40 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, alta around 1040 am cdt. storm lake and lakeside around 1045 am cdt. Truesdale around 1050 am cdt.
8/5/2018 4:25 AM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for buena vista, clay and ida counties will expire at 430 am 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 700 am cdt for northwestern and west central iowa.
8/5/2018 4:07 AM CDT	At 405 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near lost island lake to albert city to near newell, moving east at 55 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. these severe thunderstorms will remain over mainly rural areas of buena vista, clay and ida counties, including the following locations, gillett grove, schaller, dickens, rossie and rembrandt. at 353 am cdt, 80 mph winds were estimated at rembrandt with tree damage. At 357 am cdt, 68 mph winds were reported at the spencer airport.
8/5/2018 3:51 AM CDT	At 350 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near fostoria to near sioux rapids to near alta, moving east at 65 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. these severe storms will be near, storm lake, sioux rapids, lakeside and truesdale around 355 am cdt. albert city and marathon around 400 am cdt. newell around 405 am cdt. lost island lake around 410 am cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include gillett grove, schaller, dickens, rossie and rembrandt.
8/5/2018 3:33 AM CDT	The national weather service in sioux falls has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for. buena vista county in northwestern iowa. clay county in northwestern iowa. ida county in west central iowa. Until 430 am cdt.
6/30/2018 12:42 PM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for southeastern cherokee and central buena vista counties will expire at 1245 pm cdt, the storm which prompted the warning continues to move through buena vista county. a new severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for eastern buena vista county until 115 pm cdt. to report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. they will relay your report to the national weather service sioux falls.
6/30/2018 12:28 PM CDT	At 1228 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over alta, or near storm lake, moving northeast 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. this severe storm will be near, storm lake around 1240 pm cdt. truesdale around 1245 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include rembrandt.
6/30/2018 12:10 PM CDT	At 1209 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near galva, or 11 miles west of storm lake, moving northeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, alta around 1230 pm cdt. storm lake around 1235 pm cdt. truesdale around 1240 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include rembrandt.
5/1/2018 5:00 PM CDT	Ping Pong Ball sized hail reported 8 miles SSW of Alta, IA
5/1/2018 4:19 PM CDT	At 418 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near quimby, or near cherokee, moving northeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe storm will be near, cherokee around 430 pm cdt. aurelia around 435 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include meriden.
5/1/2018 4:00 PM CDT	At 400 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over washta, or 15 miles southwest of cherokee, 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. this severe thunderstorm will be near, quimby around 420 pm cdt. cherokee and aurelia around 445 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include meriden.

8/18/2017 9:57 PM CDT	The tornado warning for southeastern cherokee and southwestern buena vista counties will expire at 1000 pm cdt, the tornado threat has diminished and the tornado warning has been cancelled. however, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect for the area. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 100 am cdt for northwestern iowa. to report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. they will relay your report to the national weather service sioux falls.
8/18/2017 9:53 PM CDT	At 952 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near alta, or 8 miles west of storm lake, moving southeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. This severe thunderstorm will be near, lakeside around 1000 pm cdt.
8/18/2017 9:39 PM CDT	At 938 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near aurelia, or near cherokee, moving southeast at 35 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado and ping pong ball size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. This dangerous storm will be near, alta around 955 pm cdt.
8/18/2017 9:26 PM CDT	At 926 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near larrabee, or 7 miles northeast of cherokee, moving southeast at 30 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado and ping pong ball size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. this dangerous storm will be near, aurelia around 940 pm cdt. Alta around 955 pm cdt.
6/13/2017 10:40 PM CDT	At 1039 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near fostoria to marathon to near sac city, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect considerable tree damage. damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. these severe storms will be near, albert city around 1045 pm cdt. terril around 1100 pm cdt. other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include gillett grove, dickens, rossie and rembrandt. A tornado watch remains in effect until 200 am cdt for northwestern and west central iowa.
6/13/2017 10:29 PM CDT	At 1028 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near hartley to near sioux rapids to near odebolt, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect considerable tree damage. damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. these severe storms will be near, sioux rapids and albert city around 1035 pm cdt. marathon and webb around 1040 pm cdt. fostoria around 1045 pm cdt. milford, wahpeton and west okoboji around 1050 pm cdt. arnolds park and okoboji around 1055 pm cdt. spirit lake, orleans, terril and superior around 1100 pm cdt. other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include moneta, dickens, calumet, rossie, gillett grove, meriden and rembrandt. locations from the iowa great lakes south through spencer may see the strong winds with little lightning or rain as the strong winds have surged ahead of the main area of storms. A tornado watch remains in effect until 200 am cdt for northwestern and west central iowa.
6/13/2017 10:15 PM CDT	At 1015 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near sanborn to 6 miles northeast of aurelia to near arthur, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect considerable tree damage. damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. severe thunderstorms will be near, linn grove and truesdale around 1025 pm cdt. sioux rapids around 1030 pm cdt. everly around 1035 pm cdt. albert city and marathon around 1040 pm cdt. spencer in clay county and fostoria around 1045 pm cdt. terril and lost island lake around 1100 pm cdt. other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include moneta, dickens, calumet, rossie, gillett grove, meriden and rembrandt. A tornado watch remains in effect until 200 am cdt for northwestern and west central iowa.
6/13/2017 9:51 PM CDT	At 950 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near marcus to near danbury, moving east at 60 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect considerable tree damage. damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. severe thunderstorms will be near, cleghorn around 955 pm cdt. cherokee around 1000 pm cdt. battle creek and larrabee around 1005 pm cdt. ida grove around 1010 pm cdt. arthur and linn grove around 1015 pm cdt. other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include meriden and rembrandt. precautionary/preparedness actions, for your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. this is a dangerous situation. these storms are producing widespread wind damage across parts of sioux city. Seek shelter now inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows! && a tornado watch remains in effect until 200 am cdt for northwestern and west central iowa.
7/7/2016 12:25 AM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for o`brien, cherokee, clay and buena vista counties will expire at 1230 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 are still possible with these thunderstorms. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 200 am cdt for northwestern iowa.
7/7/2016 12:15 AM CDT	At 1215 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near sutherland to near galva, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts. Expect considerable tree damage. damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. these severe storms will be near, peterson around 1225 am cdt. lakeside, royal, linn grove and greenville around 1230 am cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include rossie, gillett grove, calumet, dickens, meriden, rembrandt and moneta.
7/6/2016 11:52 PM CDT	At 1151 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near granville to near washta, moving east at 45 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, washta around 1155 pm cdt. paullina and quimby around 1200 am cdt. primghar around 1205 am cdt. sutherland around 1215 am cdt. peterson around 1225 am cdt. lakeside, royal, linn grove and greenville around 1230 am cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include rossie, gillett grove, calumet, dickens, meriden, rembrandt and moneta.
4/24/2016 5:50 PM CDT	At 547 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near peterson, or 12 miles northeast of cherokee, and is nearly stationary. a strong circulation center exist on this area, which is capable of producing 70 to 80 mph wind speeds as it tracks toward linn grove. be very vigilant southwest of linn grove for very strong wind potential. this is a very dangerous storm (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 to 80 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged. expect damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. extensive tree damage and power outages could occur. this severe storm will be near, royal and greenville around 600 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include rossie, meriden, rembrandt, moneta and calumet.
4/24/2016 5:27 PM CDT	At 527 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over cherokee, moving northeast at 45 mph. at 523 pm, quarter sized hail was reported by law enforcement, 2 miles south of cherokee (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, aurelia around 530 pm cdt. larrabee around 535 pm cdt. peterson and linn grove around 550 pm cdt. royal and greenville around 600 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include rossie, meriden, rembrandt, moneta and calumet.
4/24/2016 5:17 PM CDT	At 515 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over quimby, or 9 miles southwest of cherokee, moving northeast at 40 mph. several reports of quarter to golf ball size hail has been reported with this storm over the past 30 minutes (radar indicated). Hazards include golf ball size hail and 60 to 65 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, cherokee and aurelia around 530 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include oto and meriden.
4/24/2016 4:58 PM CDT	At 457 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near washta, or 18 miles southwest of cherokee, moving northeast at 45 mph. golf ball size hail was reported at 4:50 pm, 3 miles southwest of correctionville by law enforcement (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. this severe storm will be near, washta around 500 pm cdt. quimby around 510 pm cdt. cherokee and aurelia around 525 pm cdt. larrabee around 530 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include oto and meriden.
4/24/2016 4:43 PM CDT	At 441 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near anthon, or 21 miles west of ida grove, moving northeast at 55 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, correctionville, pierson and cushing around 450 pm cdt. washta around 455 pm cdt. quimby around 500 pm cdt. cherokee and aurelia around 515 pm cdt. larrabee around 520 pm cdt. other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include oto and meriden. there are also more severe or near severe cells moving northeastward through northern and central monona county at this time. They are also moving northeastward and will impact eastern woodbury county.
6/22/2015 6:29 AM CDT	At 628 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near emmetsburg to storm lake, 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. These severe thunderstorms will remain over mainly rural areas of buena vista, southern clay, northeastern woodbury, cherokee, eastern plymouth, southern o`brien and northern ida counties, including the following locations, rossie, gillett grove, meriden, rembrandt and calumet.
6/22/2015 6:21 AM CDT	At 621 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near emmetsburg to near alta, 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. These severe thunderstorms will remain over mainly rural areas of buena vista, southern clay, northeastern woodbury, cherokee, eastern plymouth, southern o`brien and northern ida counties, including the following locations, rossie, gillett grove, meriden, rembrandt and calumet.
6/22/2015 6:13 AM CDT	At 613 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near silver lake to near quimby, moving east at 90 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding and trees. these severe storms will be near, storm lake, lakeside and truesdale around 625 am cdt. newell around 630 am cdt. other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include rossie, gillett grove, meriden, rembrandt and calumet. Trained weaker spotters have reported tree damage in cleghorn.
6/22/2015 5:52 AM CDT	At 551 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near primghar to 6 miles east of hinton, moving east at 75 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding and trees. severe thunderstorms will be near, sutherland around 555 am cdt. royal and pierson around 605 am cdt. washta and greenville around 610 am cdt. quimby and webb around 615 am cdt. holstein around 620 am cdt. galva around 625 am cdt. lakeside around 630 am cdt. newell around 640 am cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include rossie, gillett grove, meriden, rembrandt and calumet.
8/31/2014 6:44 PM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 4.2 miles N of Alta, IA
1/1/0001 12:00 AM	Half Dollar sized hail reported 4.6 miles NNE of Alta, IA
1/1/0001 12:00 AM	Quarter sized hail reported 6.3 miles N of Alta, IA, hail up to the size of quarters covered the ground.

7/30/2024 1:18 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 has been allowed to expire. however, gusty winds are still possible with these thunderstorms. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 200 am cdt for northwestern and west central iowa. to report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. they will relay your report to the national weather service sioux falls.

7/30/2024 12:20 AM CDT

Svrfsd the national weather service in sioux falls has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, cherokee county in northwestern iowa, southeastern woodbury county in west central iowa, buena vista county in northwestern iowa, ida county in west central iowa, * until 115 am cdt. * at 1220 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near remsen to near marcus to washta to near cushing to near mapleton, moving east at 45 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts. as of 1220 am cdt, numerous reports of 60 to 70 mph winds have been reported across woodbury and plymouth counties. Expect considerable tree damage. damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. severe thunderstorms will be near, cherokee, ida grove, holstein, battle creek, danbury, quimby, and cleghorn around 1225 am cdt. galva around 1230 am cdt. aurelia and larrabee around 1235 am cdt. alta and arthur around 1240 am cdt. Other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include storm lake, lakeside, truesdale, linn grove and newell.

5/21/2024 2:45 PM CDT

The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however, heavy rain is still possible with these thunderstorms. a tornado watch remains in effect until 500 pm cdt for northwestern and west central iowa. remember, a severe thunderstorm warning still remains in effect for northeastern cherokee county and buena vista county until 315 pm cdt.

5/21/2024 2:35 PM CDT

At 235 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles northeast of aurelia to storm lake to 7 miles northeast of arthur, moving northeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. these severe storms will be near, storm lake, lakeside, and truesdale around 240 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include rembrandt.

5/21/2024 2:25 PM CDT

At 225 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from aurelia to near galva to near arthur, moving northeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. these severe storms will be near, storm lake, alta, lakeside, and arthur around 230 pm cdt. truesdale around 235 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include rembrandt.

5/21/2024 2:11 PM CDT

Svrfsd the national weather service in sioux falls has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, southeastern cherokee county in northwestern iowa, western buena vista county in northwestern iowa, ida county in west central iowa, * until 245 pm cdt. * at 211 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near quimby to near holstein to 7 miles south of battle creek, moving northeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. severe thunderstorms will be near, ida grove, aurelia, galva, and arthur around 215 pm cdt. alta around 220 pm cdt. storm lake around 225 pm cdt. lakeside and truesdale around 230 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include rembrandt.

5/20/2024 9:26 PM CDT

Svrfsd the national weather service in sioux falls has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, northeastern cherokee county in northwestern iowa, buena vista county in northwestern iowa, * until 1030 pm cdt. * at 925 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near larrabee, or 8 miles northeast of cherokee, moving east at 25 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 thunderstorm will be near, aurelia and linn grove around 930 pm cdt. truesdale around 940 pm cdt. sioux rapids around 945 pm cdt. Other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include albert city and marathon.

8/11/2023 12:12 AM CDT

The severe thunderstorm warning for northeastern cherokee and northwestern buena vista 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.

8/10/2023 11:49 PM CDT

At 1149 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near larrabee, or near cherokee, 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.

7/12/2023 6:42 AM CDT

The severe thunderstorm warning for buena vista and eastern ida counties will expire at 645 am cdt, the storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and have exited the warned area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with these thunderstorms. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 900 am cdt for northwestern and west central iowa.

7/12/2023 6:38 AM CDT

At 637 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near marathon to near sac city to 8 miles southwest of lake view, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. these severe thunderstorms will remain over mainly rural areas of buena vista and eastern ida counties, including the following locations, rembrandt. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.

7/12/2023 6:18 AM CDT

At 617 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near larrabee to near galva to 10 miles south of ida grove, moving east at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, storm lake, sioux rapids, lakeside, truesdale, albert city and marathon. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.

7/12/2023 5:41 AM CDT

At 540 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near cleghorn to near moville to sloan, moving east at 40 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, marcus and cleghorn around 545 am cdt. cherokee, pierson and larrabee around 555 am cdt. anthon and smithland around 600 am cdt. Other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include aurelia, correctionville, washta, quimby, cushing, alta, danbury, linn grove, holstein, battle creek, storm lake, sioux rapids, lakeside and truesdale.

6/24/2023 10:17 PM CDT

At 1016 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near alta, or near storm lake, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated rotation. a rotating wall cloud was also reported near alta). Hazards include tornado and half dollar size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. this dangerous storm will be near, storm lake around 1020 pm cdt. Truesdale around 1025 pm cdt.

5/13/2023 2:13 PM CDT

The tornado warning for southwestern buena vista county will expire at 215 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 700 pm cdt for northwestern iowa.

5/13/2023 2:02 PM CDT

At 202 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over storm lake, moving north at 15 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, storm lake, alta and truesdale.

5/13/2023 1:48 PM CDT

At 148 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near lakeside, or near storm lake, moving north at 20 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, lakeside around 200 pm cdt. storm lake around 205 pm cdt. Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include alta and truesdale.

8/3/2022 6:53 AM CDT

At 652 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over truesdale, or near storm lake, moving northeast 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, albert city and marathon. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 0. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.

8/3/2022 6:38 AM CDT

At 638 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near aurelia, or 9 miles east of cherokee, 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. this severe thunderstorm will be near, storm lake, lakeside and truesdale around 650 am cdt. sioux rapids around 655 am cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include albert city and marathon. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.

7/5/2022 5:56 PM CDT

The severe thunderstorm warning for southeastern cherokee, eastern osceola, dickinson, buena vista, clay and northeastern o`brien counties will expire at 600 pm cdt, the storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds are still possible with these thunderstorms. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 700 pm cdt for northwestern and west central iowa, and southwestern minnesota.

7/5/2022 5:32 PM CDT

At 531 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near orleans to near webb to 6 miles south of alta, moving east 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, albert city, terril, marathon, webb, superior and newell. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.

7/5/2022 4:54 PM CDT

At 454 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from ocheyedan to near marcus to 7 miles south of remsen, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. severe thunderstorms will be near, ocheyedan and harris around 500 pm cdt. lake park, sutherland and larrabee around 510 pm cdt. other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include quimby, okoboji, wahpeton, spencer in clay county, cherokee, spirit lake, milford, arnolds park, orleans, peterson, west okoboji, fostoria, aurelia, linn grove, terril, superior, alta, sioux rapids and greenville. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.

5/30/2022 6:55 AM CDT

At 655 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over aurelia, or near cherokee, moving north at 40 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, larrabee around 705 am cdt. sioux rapids, sutherland, peterson and linn grove around 715 am cdt. spencer in clay county, hartley, everly, royal and greenville around 730 am cdt. other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include moneta, dickens, calumet, rossie and rembrandt. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 0. 88 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.

5/12/2022 7:35 PM CDT

At 734 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near hawarden to holstein, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). 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. severe thunderstorms will be near, quimby and washta around 740 pm cdt. sioux center and orange city around 750 pm cdt. other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include cherokee, aurelia, hull, alta, boyden, hospers, matlock, sheldon and peterson. thunderstorm damage threat, considerable hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 25 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 70 mph.

5/12/2022 7:35 PM CDT

At 734 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near hawarden to holstein, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). 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. severe thunderstorms will be near, quimby and washta around 740 pm cdt. sioux center and orange city around 750 pm cdt. other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include cherokee, aurelia, hull, alta, boyden, hospers, matlock, sheldon and peterson. thunderstorm damage threat, considerable hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 25 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 70 mph.

4/23/2022 6:36 AM CDT

The severe thunderstorm warning for cherokee, southeastern plymouth, western buena vista and southwestern o`brien counties will expire at 645 am cdt, the storms which prompted the warning have 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 and gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.

4/23/2022 6:24 AM CDT

At 624 am cdt, a cluster of severe thunderstorms were located near quimby, or 7 miles southwest of cherokee, 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. this severe storm will be near, marcus and cleghorn around 630 am cdt. larrabee around 640 am cdt. other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include meriden. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.

4/23/2022 6:10 AM CDT

At 609 am cdt, a cluster of severe thunderstorms were located near correctionville, or 17 miles northwest of ida grove, 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. this severe thunderstorm will be near, galva around 615 am cdt. quimby around 620 am cdt. cherokee, marcus, aurelia and cleghorn around 630 am cdt. larrabee around 640 am cdt. other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include meriden. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.

4/12/2022 8:02 PM CDT

At 802 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near sioux rapids to near danbury, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated. at 7:21 pm cdt a 58 mph wind gust was reported 5 sw of anthon, iowa). 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, storm lake, cherokee, ida grove, alta, holstein, aurelia, newell, correctionville, sioux rapids, battle creek, albert city, lakeside, anthon, galva, danbury, quimby, washta, marathon, smithland and cushing.

4/12/2022 7:37 PM CDT

At 737 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near sutherland to smithland, 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.

4/12/2022 5:33 PM CDT

At 533 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near aurelia, or 10 miles southeast of cherokee, moving northeast at 85 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. this severe thunderstorm will be near, sioux rapids, peterson and linn grove around 550 pm cdt. Other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include royal, greenville, spencer in clay county, fostoria, lost island lake and terril.

12/15/2021 5:38 PM CST

At 537 pm cst, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from orleans to near terril to near rush lake, moving northeast at 70 mph (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. These severe thunderstorms will remain over mainly rural areas of buena vista and clay counties, including the following locations, gillett grove, dickens, rossie and rembrandt.

12/15/2021 5:08 PM CST

At 508 pm cst, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located over storm lake, moving northeast at 80 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. these dangerous storms will be near, sioux rapids and albert city around 520 pm cst. marathon and webb around 525 pm cst. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include gillett grove and rembrandt.

8/27/2021 2:52 AM CDT

The severe thunderstorm warning for buena vista county will expire at 300 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 300 am cdt for northwestern and west central iowa.

8/27/2021 2:23 AM CDT

At 223 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from peterson to near truesdale to 6 miles northeast of galva, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, truesdale, sioux rapids, lakeside, newell, albert city and marathon. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.

8/27/2021 2:00 AM CDT

At 200 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near larrabee to near aurelia to near holstein, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. severe thunderstorms will be near, alta around 215 am cdt. storm lake around 220 am cdt. other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include linn grove, truesdale, sioux rapids, lakeside, newell, albert city and marathon. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.

6/16/2021 9:00 PM CDT

The national weather service in sioux falls has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for. southeastern cherokee county in northwestern iowa. southwestern buena vista county in northwestern iowa. eastern ida county in west central iowa. Until 945 pm cdt.

6/16/2021 8:55 PM CDT

At 853 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near truesdale, or near storm lake, moving south at 50 mph (spotter reported. at 8:43 pm, golf ball sized hail and wind gusts to 60 mph were reported northeast of aurelia, iowa. have also received reports of weak rotation with this storm). 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, storm lake and lakeside around 900 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include rembrandt.

6/16/2021 8:38 PM CDT

At 838 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near linn grove, or 14 miles north of storm lake, 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. this severe thunderstorm will be near, alta and truesdale around 850 pm cdt. storm lake and lakeside around 855 pm cdt. newell around 900 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include calumet and rembrandt.

8/10/2020 9:50 AM CDT

The severe thunderstorm warning for southern buena vista and ida counties will expire at 1000 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 to 50 mph are still possible with this thunderstorm. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 1100 am cdt for northwestern and west central iowa.

8/10/2020 9:26 AM CDT

At 926 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over arthur, or near ida grove, 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. this severe thunderstorm will be near, arthur around 930 am cdt. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include schaller.

6/5/2020 2:37 AM CDT

The severe thunderstorm warning for southeastern buena vista county will expire at 245 am cdt, the storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

6/5/2020 2:23 AM CDT

At 222 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near albert city to near lakeside, moving southeast at 20 mph. the strongest portion of this storm is located hear the buena vista and sac county line, southwest of storm lake (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. these severe storms will be near, albert city around 230 am cdt. Newell around 240 am cdt.

6/5/2020 2:08 AM CDT

At 206 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near truesdale to near alta, moving southeast at 25 mph. the strongest storm is located just south of alta (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. these severe storms will be near, albert city around 215 am cdt. lakeside around 220 am cdt. newell around 225 am cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include rembrandt.

6/5/2020 1:51 AM CDT

At 150 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near truesdale to near alta, 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. severe thunderstorms will be near, truesdale around 155 am cdt. storm lake around 205 am cdt. lakeside around 210 am cdt. albert city around 215 am cdt. newell around 220 am cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include rembrandt.

6/5/2020 12:56 AM CDT

At 1256 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near alta, or near storm lake, 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. this severe thunderstorm will be near, storm lake around 100 am cdt. Lakeside around 105 am cdt.

6/5/2020 12:41 AM CDT

At 1241 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near alta, or 8 miles west of storm lake, moving southeast at 20 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 storm will be near, alta around 1250 am cdt. Storm lake around 105 am cdt.

6/5/2020 12:22 AM CDT

At 1221 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over aurelia, or near cherokee, moving southeast at 25 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. this severe storm will be near, alta around 1240 am cdt. Storm lake around 1255 am cdt.

6/5/2020 12:08 AM CDT

At 1208 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over cherokee, moving southeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). 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, aurelia around 1225 am cdt. alta around 1245 am cdt. Storm lake around 100 am cdt.

9/24/2019 7:53 PM CDT

The severe thunderstorm warning for southern buena vista county will expire at 800 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 midnight cdt for northwestern iowa.

9/24/2019 7:42 PM CDT

At 741 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near lakeside, or near storm 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. this severe storm will be near, newell around 750 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include rembrandt.

9/24/2019 7:14 PM CDT

At 714 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over aurelia, or near cherokee, moving east at 40 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, alta around 725 pm cdt. storm lake and truesdale around 735 pm cdt. lakeside around 740 pm cdt. newell around 750 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include rembrandt.

9/11/2019 2:27 AM CDT

The severe thunderstorm warning for cherokee, western buena vista, western clay and o`brien counties will expire at 230 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 heavy rain is still possible with these thunderstorms. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 400 am cdt for northwestern and west central iowa.

9/11/2019 2:18 AM CDT

At 217 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from royal to near quimby, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. these severe storms will be near, royal around 220 am cdt. greenville around 225 am cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include moneta, calumet, rossie and meriden.

9/11/2019 1:53 AM CDT

At 152 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near primghar to 7 miles northeast of kingsley, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. these severe storms will be near, hartley around 200 am cdt. everly and quimby around 210 am cdt. royal around 215 am cdt. greenville around 225 am cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include oyens, moneta, calumet, rossie and meriden.

9/11/2019 1:25 AM CDT

At 125 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near boyden to merrill, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. severe thunderstorms will be near, hospers and matlock around 130 am cdt. sheldon around 135 am cdt. archer around 140 am cdt. kingsley, sanborn and paullina around 145 am cdt. primghar around 150 am cdt. sutherland and washta around 200 am cdt. quimby around 205 am cdt. royal and peterson around 210 am cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include oyens, moneta, brunsville, calumet, rossie and meriden.

7/20/2019 10:11 AM CDT

The severe thunderstorm warning for northeastern cherokee, buena vista, southern clay and southeastern o`brien 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 and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 1100 am cdt for northwestern iowa.

7/20/2019 9:58 AM CDT

A severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect until 1015 am cdt for northeastern cherokee. buena vista. southern clay and southeastern o`brien counties. at 958 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near aurelia, or 7 miles east of cherokee, moving east at 45 mph. hazard. 60 mph wind gusts.

7/20/2019 9:37 AM CDT

At 937 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over cleghorn, or 10 miles northwest of cherokee, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, cherokee and larrabee around 950 am cdt. aurelia around 1000 am cdt. alta around 1010 am cdt. storm lake, lakeside and truesdale around 1015 am cdt. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include calumet, meriden and rembrandt.

8/26/2018 10:56 AM CDT

The severe thunderstorm warning for southeastern cherokee and southwestern buena vista counties will expire at 1100 am cdt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and is also exiting out of the warned area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm in buena vista county.

8/26/2018 10:42 AM CDT

At 1042 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over alta, or near storm lake, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe storm will be near, storm lake and lakeside around 1045 am cdt. Truesdale around 1055 am cdt.

8/26/2018 10:29 AM CDT

At 1029 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near galva, or 10 miles southwest of storm lake, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe storm will be near, alta around 1040 am cdt. storm lake and lakeside around 1045 am cdt. Truesdale around 1050 am cdt.

8/26/2018 10:19 AM CDT

At 1018 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near holstein, or 10 miles north of ida grove, moving northeast at 40 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, alta around 1040 am cdt. storm lake and lakeside around 1045 am cdt. Truesdale around 1050 am cdt.

8/5/2018 4:25 AM CDT

The severe thunderstorm warning for buena vista, clay and ida counties will expire at 430 am 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 700 am cdt for northwestern and west central iowa.

8/5/2018 4:07 AM CDT

At 405 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near lost island lake to albert city to near newell, moving east at 55 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. these severe thunderstorms will remain over mainly rural areas of buena vista, clay and ida counties, including the following locations, gillett grove, schaller, dickens, rossie and rembrandt. at 353 am cdt, 80 mph winds were estimated at rembrandt with tree damage. At 357 am cdt, 68 mph winds were reported at the spencer airport.

8/5/2018 3:51 AM CDT

At 350 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near fostoria to near sioux rapids to near alta, moving east at 65 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. these severe storms will be near, storm lake, sioux rapids, lakeside and truesdale around 355 am cdt. albert city and marathon around 400 am cdt. newell around 405 am cdt. lost island lake around 410 am cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include gillett grove, schaller, dickens, rossie and rembrandt.

8/5/2018 3:33 AM CDT

The national weather service in sioux falls has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for. buena vista county in northwestern iowa. clay county in northwestern iowa. ida county in west central iowa. Until 430 am cdt.

6/30/2018 12:42 PM CDT

The severe thunderstorm warning for southeastern cherokee and central buena vista counties will expire at 1245 pm cdt, the storm which prompted the warning continues to move through buena vista county. a new severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for eastern buena vista county until 115 pm cdt. to report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. they will relay your report to the national weather service sioux falls.

6/30/2018 12:28 PM CDT

At 1228 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over alta, or near storm lake, moving northeast 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. this severe storm will be near, storm lake around 1240 pm cdt. truesdale around 1245 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include rembrandt.

6/30/2018 12:10 PM CDT

At 1209 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near galva, or 11 miles west of storm lake, moving northeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, alta around 1230 pm cdt. storm lake around 1235 pm cdt. truesdale around 1240 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include rembrandt.

5/1/2018 4:19 PM CDT

At 418 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near quimby, or near cherokee, moving northeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe storm will be near, cherokee around 430 pm cdt. aurelia around 435 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include meriden.

5/1/2018 4:00 PM CDT

At 400 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over washta, or 15 miles southwest of cherokee, 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. this severe thunderstorm will be near, quimby around 420 pm cdt. cherokee and aurelia around 445 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include meriden.

8/18/2017 9:57 PM CDT

The tornado warning for southeastern cherokee and southwestern buena vista counties will expire at 1000 pm cdt, the tornado threat has diminished and the tornado warning has been cancelled. however, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect for the area. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 100 am cdt for northwestern iowa. to report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. they will relay your report to the national weather service sioux falls.

8/18/2017 9:53 PM CDT

At 952 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near alta, or 8 miles west of storm lake, moving southeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. This severe thunderstorm will be near, lakeside around 1000 pm cdt.

8/18/2017 9:39 PM CDT

At 938 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near aurelia, or near cherokee, moving southeast at 35 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado and ping pong ball size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. This dangerous storm will be near, alta around 955 pm cdt.

8/18/2017 9:26 PM CDT

At 926 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near larrabee, or 7 miles northeast of cherokee, moving southeast at 30 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado and ping pong ball size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. this dangerous storm will be near, aurelia around 940 pm cdt. Alta around 955 pm cdt.

6/13/2017 10:40 PM CDT

At 1039 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near fostoria to marathon to near sac city, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect considerable tree damage. damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. these severe storms will be near, albert city around 1045 pm cdt. terril around 1100 pm cdt. other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include gillett grove, dickens, rossie and rembrandt. A tornado watch remains in effect until 200 am cdt for northwestern and west central iowa.

6/13/2017 10:29 PM CDT

At 1028 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near hartley to near sioux rapids to near odebolt, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect considerable tree damage. damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. these severe storms will be near, sioux rapids and albert city around 1035 pm cdt. marathon and webb around 1040 pm cdt. fostoria around 1045 pm cdt. milford, wahpeton and west okoboji around 1050 pm cdt. arnolds park and okoboji around 1055 pm cdt. spirit lake, orleans, terril and superior around 1100 pm cdt. other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include moneta, dickens, calumet, rossie, gillett grove, meriden and rembrandt. locations from the iowa great lakes south through spencer may see the strong winds with little lightning or rain as the strong winds have surged ahead of the main area of storms. A tornado watch remains in effect until 200 am cdt for northwestern and west central iowa.

6/13/2017 10:15 PM CDT

At 1015 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near sanborn to 6 miles northeast of aurelia to near arthur, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect considerable tree damage. damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. severe thunderstorms will be near, linn grove and truesdale around 1025 pm cdt. sioux rapids around 1030 pm cdt. everly around 1035 pm cdt. albert city and marathon around 1040 pm cdt. spencer in clay county and fostoria around 1045 pm cdt. terril and lost island lake around 1100 pm cdt. other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include moneta, dickens, calumet, rossie, gillett grove, meriden and rembrandt. A tornado watch remains in effect until 200 am cdt for northwestern and west central iowa.

6/13/2017 9:51 PM CDT

At 950 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near marcus to near danbury, moving east at 60 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect considerable tree damage. damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. severe thunderstorms will be near, cleghorn around 955 pm cdt. cherokee around 1000 pm cdt. battle creek and larrabee around 1005 pm cdt. ida grove around 1010 pm cdt. arthur and linn grove around 1015 pm cdt. other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include meriden and rembrandt. precautionary/preparedness actions, for your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. this is a dangerous situation. these storms are producing widespread wind damage across parts of sioux city. Seek shelter now inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows! && a tornado watch remains in effect until 200 am cdt for northwestern and west central iowa.

7/7/2016 12:25 AM CDT

The severe thunderstorm warning for o`brien, cherokee, clay and buena vista counties will expire at 1230 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 are still possible with these thunderstorms. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 200 am cdt for northwestern iowa.

7/7/2016 12:15 AM CDT

At 1215 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near sutherland to near galva, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts. Expect considerable tree damage. damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. these severe storms will be near, peterson around 1225 am cdt. lakeside, royal, linn grove and greenville around 1230 am cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include rossie, gillett grove, calumet, dickens, meriden, rembrandt and moneta.

7/6/2016 11:52 PM CDT

At 1151 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near granville to near washta, moving east at 45 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, washta around 1155 pm cdt. paullina and quimby around 1200 am cdt. primghar around 1205 am cdt. sutherland around 1215 am cdt. peterson around 1225 am cdt. lakeside, royal, linn grove and greenville around 1230 am cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include rossie, gillett grove, calumet, dickens, meriden, rembrandt and moneta.

4/24/2016 5:50 PM CDT

At 547 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near peterson, or 12 miles northeast of cherokee, and is nearly stationary. a strong circulation center exist on this area, which is capable of producing 70 to 80 mph wind speeds as it tracks toward linn grove. be very vigilant southwest of linn grove for very strong wind potential. this is a very dangerous storm (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 to 80 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged. expect damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. extensive tree damage and power outages could occur. this severe storm will be near, royal and greenville around 600 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include rossie, meriden, rembrandt, moneta and calumet.

4/24/2016 5:27 PM CDT

At 527 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over cherokee, moving northeast at 45 mph. at 523 pm, quarter sized hail was reported by law enforcement, 2 miles south of cherokee (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, aurelia around 530 pm cdt. larrabee around 535 pm cdt. peterson and linn grove around 550 pm cdt. royal and greenville around 600 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include rossie, meriden, rembrandt, moneta and calumet.

4/24/2016 5:17 PM CDT

At 515 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over quimby, or 9 miles southwest of cherokee, moving northeast at 40 mph. several reports of quarter to golf ball size hail has been reported with this storm over the past 30 minutes (radar indicated). Hazards include golf ball size hail and 60 to 65 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, cherokee and aurelia around 530 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include oto and meriden.

4/24/2016 4:58 PM CDT

At 457 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near washta, or 18 miles southwest of cherokee, moving northeast at 45 mph. golf ball size hail was reported at 4:50 pm, 3 miles southwest of correctionville by law enforcement (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. this severe storm will be near, washta around 500 pm cdt. quimby around 510 pm cdt. cherokee and aurelia around 525 pm cdt. larrabee around 530 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include oto and meriden.

4/24/2016 4:43 PM CDT

At 441 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near anthon, or 21 miles west of ida grove, moving northeast at 55 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, correctionville, pierson and cushing around 450 pm cdt. washta around 455 pm cdt. quimby around 500 pm cdt. cherokee and aurelia around 515 pm cdt. larrabee around 520 pm cdt. other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include oto and meriden. there are also more severe or near severe cells moving northeastward through northern and central monona county at this time. They are also moving northeastward and will impact eastern woodbury county.

6/22/2015 6:29 AM CDT

At 628 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near emmetsburg to storm lake, 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. These severe thunderstorms will remain over mainly rural areas of buena vista, southern clay, northeastern woodbury, cherokee, eastern plymouth, southern o`brien and northern ida counties, including the following locations, rossie, gillett grove, meriden, rembrandt and calumet.

6/22/2015 6:21 AM CDT

At 621 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near emmetsburg to near alta, 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. These severe thunderstorms will remain over mainly rural areas of buena vista, southern clay, northeastern woodbury, cherokee, eastern plymouth, southern o`brien and northern ida counties, including the following locations, rossie, gillett grove, meriden, rembrandt and calumet.

6/22/2015 6:13 AM CDT

At 613 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near silver lake to near quimby, moving east at 90 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding and trees. these severe storms will be near, storm lake, lakeside and truesdale around 625 am cdt. newell around 630 am cdt. other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include rossie, gillett grove, meriden, rembrandt and calumet. Trained weaker spotters have reported tree damage in cleghorn.

6/22/2015 5:52 AM CDT

At 551 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near primghar to 6 miles east of hinton, moving east at 75 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding and trees. severe thunderstorms will be near, sutherland around 555 am cdt. royal and pierson around 605 am cdt. washta and greenville around 610 am cdt. quimby and webb around 615 am cdt. holstein around 620 am cdt. galva around 625 am cdt. lakeside around 630 am cdt. newell around 640 am cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include rossie, gillett grove, meriden, rembrandt and calumet.

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Where Located:	5.5 miles WNW of Storm Lake, IA
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