Hail Map for Des Moines, IA

Hail and Wind Damage Spotted near Des Moines, IA

Date / Time	Report Details
10/30/2024 2:16 PM CDT	the severe thunderstorm warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect
10/30/2024 1:49 PM CDT	Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, polk county in central iowa, madison county in south central iowa, central dallas county in central iowa, warren county in south central iowa, * until 230 pm cdt. * at 148 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near dallas center to near de soto to 5 miles northeast of macksburg, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
7/31/2024 8:56 PM CDT	At 855 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from ames to near mingo to near elk rock state park, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, newton, indianola, pella, norwalk, pleasant hill, knoxville, carlisle, colfax, monroe, pleasantville, prairie city, southridge mall, iowa speedway, knoxville raceway, lake red rock, milo, hartford, runnells, and cumming. This includes interstate 80 between mile markers 159 and 173.
7/31/2024 8:56 PM CDT	the severe thunderstorm warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect
7/31/2024 8:50 PM CDT	At 850 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from iowa state center to near valeria to 4 miles east of pleasantville, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, ames, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, newton, indianola, altoona, waukee, boone, pella, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, knoxville, nevada, windsor heights, and carlisle. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 68 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 125. interstate 80 between mile markers 121 and 173. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
7/31/2024 8:50 PM CDT	the severe thunderstorm warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect
7/31/2024 8:45 PM CDT	Multiple reports of tree damage and power outages throughout the des moines metro and surrounding area in polk county IA, 1.9 miles S of Des Moines, IA
7/31/2024 8:33 PM CDT	the severe thunderstorm warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect
7/31/2024 8:33 PM CDT	At 831 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from sheldahl to ankeny regional airport to near pleasant hill to hartford, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 65 mph wind gusts. the des moines airport gusted to 66 mph. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, ames, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, indianola, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, nevada, adel, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, polk city, and huxley. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 43 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 111. interstate 80 between mile markers 108 and 149. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
7/31/2024 8:28 PM CDT	2 foot diameter tree down. block west of 42nd and harwood. blocking part of road. time estimate in polk county IA, 3.7 miles ESE of Des Moines, IA
7/31/2024 8:27 PM CDT	Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, polk county in central iowa, story county in central iowa, southwestern hardin county in central iowa, southwestern marshall county in central iowa, northeastern madison county in south central iowa, marion county in south central iowa, jasper county in central iowa, southern boone county in central iowa, dallas county in central iowa, warren county in south central iowa, * until 915 pm cdt. * at 825 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 4 miles north of woodward to near margo frankel woods state park to milo, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 65 mph wind gusts. the des moines airport gusted to 66 mph. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
7/31/2024 8:20 PM CDT	Delayed repor in polk county IA, 4.2 miles NE of Des Moines, IA
7/31/2024 8:17 PM CDT	12 to 16 inch diameter trees down. spotter reports between 60 to 70 mph wind in polk county IA, 3.4 miles ENE of Des Moines, IA
7/31/2024 8:15 PM CDT	the severe thunderstorm warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect
7/31/2024 8:15 PM CDT	At 814 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near woodward to near urbandale to southridge mall to near spring hill, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, ames, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, indianola, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, nevada, winterset, adel, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, and polk city. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 43 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 111. interstate 80 between mile markers 99 and 149. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
7/31/2024 7:54 PM CDT	Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, polk county in central iowa, southwestern story county in central iowa, madison county in south central iowa, southeastern guthrie county in west central iowa, southeastern boone county in central iowa, eastern adair county in southwestern iowa, dallas county in central iowa, warren county in south central iowa, * until 845 pm cdt. * at 754 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles west of minburn to near de soto to 4 miles southeast of badger creek state park to near st. charles, moving northeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
7/31/2024 3:09 AM CDT	The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however, gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 700 am cdt for central and south central iowa.
7/31/2024 2:37 AM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 3.1 miles SSW of Des Moines, IA
7/31/2024 2:25 AM CDT	Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, southern polk county in central iowa, northwestern marion county in south central iowa, southwestern jasper county in central iowa, northern warren county in south central iowa, * until 315 am cdt. * at 225 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over des moines, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
7/31/2024 2:14 AM CDT	Half Dollar sized hail reported 4.2 miles NE of Des Moines, IA, mostly penny to quarter sized hail... a few up to half dollar sized.
7/31/2024 2:12 AM CDT	At 211 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over des moines, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, adel, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, saylorville, mitchellville, dallas center, de soto, and van meter. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 64 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 90. interstate 80 between mile markers 111 and 144. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
7/31/2024 1:49 AM CDT	Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, southern polk county in central iowa, northeastern madison county in south central iowa, northwestern marion county in south central iowa, southwestern jasper county in central iowa, southeastern dallas county in central iowa, northern warren county in south central iowa, * until 230 am cdt. * at 149 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over west des moines, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
7/30/2024 1:09 PM CDT	Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, southeastern polk county in central iowa, northwestern marion county in south central iowa, southwestern jasper county in central iowa, northeastern warren county in south central iowa, * until 200 pm cdt. * at 109 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over carlisle, or over pleasant hill, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
7/30/2024 1:07 PM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 1.2 miles S of Des Moines, IA
7/30/2024 1:00 PM CDT	Half Dollar sized hail reported 1.9 miles SE of Des Moines, IA, reported by trained spotter.
7/30/2024 9:45 AM CDT	At 945 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near elkhart to near pleasant hill to martensdale, moving southeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, adel, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, polk city, huxley, saylorville, madrid, and mitchellville. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 61 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 106. interstate 80 between mile markers 109 and 148. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
7/30/2024 9:45 AM CDT	the severe thunderstorm warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect
7/30/2024 9:44 AM CDT	Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, northern lucas county in south central iowa, western poweshiek county in central iowa, eastern polk county in central iowa, east central madison county in south central iowa, marion county in south central iowa, northwestern mahaska county in south central iowa, jasper county in central iowa, northeastern clarke county in south central iowa, warren county in south central iowa, * until 1045 am cdt. * at 943 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near maxwell to near pleasant hill to patterson, moving southeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
7/30/2024 9:23 AM CDT	At 922 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near kelley to polk city to near de soto, moving southeast at 40 mph (radar indicated. several weather stations have reported winds of 50 to 55 mph with these storms). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, ames, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, waukee, boone, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, perry, nevada, adel, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, and polk city. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 61 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 123. interstate 80 between mile markers 109 and 148. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
7/30/2024 9:23 AM CDT	the severe thunderstorm warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect
7/30/2024 8:53 AM CDT	Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, polk county in central iowa, story county in central iowa, eastern greene county in west central iowa, northeastern madison county in south central iowa, northeastern guthrie county in west central iowa, boone county in central iowa, dallas county in central iowa, northwestern warren county in south central iowa, * until 1000 am cdt. * at 853 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from fraser to 4 miles north of bouton to near panora, moving southeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
7/30/2024 3:05 AM CDT	Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, lucas county in south central iowa, western monroe county in south central iowa, southeastern polk county in central iowa, marion county in south central iowa, western mahaska county in south central iowa, southern jasper county in central iowa, northeastern clarke county in south central iowa, warren county in south central iowa, * until 345 am cdt. * at 304 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near valeria to runnells to near milo to 5 miles east of new virginia, moving southeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. severe thunderstorms will be near, colfax, pleasantville, prairie city, milo, lacona, swan, sandyville and prairie city krohn airport around 310 am cdt. monroe, melcher-dallas, lake red rock and lucas around 315 am cdt. knoxville, knoxville raceway, reasnor, elk rock state park, chariton municipal airport and knoxville municipal airport around 320 am cdt. Other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include chariton, williamson, pella, red haw lake state park, russell and pella municipal airport.
7/30/2024 2:53 AM CDT	At 252 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 4 miles south of roland to 4 miles northwest of maxwell to 5 miles east of elkhart to near altoona to 4 miles southeast of southridge mall, moving southeast at 50 mph (automated systems. at 247 am, a measured wind gust of 59 mph was reported at the des moines international airport). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. these severe storms will be near, nevada, carlisle, bondurant, mitchellville, colfax, prairie city, maxwell and colo around 255 am cdt. Other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include swan, sandyville, prairie city krohn airport, monroe, pleasantville, baxter and rhodes.
7/30/2024 2:50 AM CDT	Report of trees down and a few broken windows at residenc in polk county IA, 4.5 miles SE of Des Moines, IA
7/30/2024 2:47 AM CDT	Storm damage reported in polk county IA, 4.2 miles NE of Des Moines, IA
7/30/2024 2:38 AM CDT	At 238 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 4 miles northwest of gilbert to ames municipal airport to near alleman to ankeny regional airport to walnut woods state park, moving southeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, des moines, ames, altoona, norwalk, pleasant hill, nevada, carlisle, bondurant, indianola, hartford, runnells, collins, mingo, valeria, colfax, prairie city, colo, ackworth, swan, sandyville, prairie city krohn airport, pleasantville, baxter, rhodes and monroe.
7/30/2024 2:38 AM CDT	the severe thunderstorm warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect
7/30/2024 2:23 AM CDT	Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, polk county in central iowa, story county in central iowa, eastern greene county in west central iowa, southwestern marshall county in central iowa, southeastern webster county in central iowa, northwestern marion county in south central iowa, western jasper county in central iowa, boone county in central iowa, dallas county in central iowa, northern warren county in south central iowa, * until 315 am cdt. * at 222 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 4 miles southeast of stratford to near boone municipal airport to 4 miles northeast of madrid to near saylorville lake to near waukee, moving southeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. severe thunderstorms will be near, des moines, ames, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive and norwalk around 230 am cdt. altoona, pleasant hill, nevada, bondurant, southridge mall, adventureland amusement park, iowa state fairgrounds and prairie meadows around 235 am cdt. carlisle and roland around 240 am cdt. Other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include indianola, mitchellville, maxwell, spring hill, valeria, colfax, colo, hartford, runnells, collins, mingo, ackworth, prairie city, swan, sandyville, prairie city krohn airport, pleasantville, baxter, rhodes and monroe.
7/15/2024 6:19 PM CDT	At 619 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near chelsea to near sully to near sandyville, moving southeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. locations impacted include, des moines, ankeny, marshalltown, newton, altoona, pella, grinnell, pleasant hill, knoxville, montezuma, carlisle, bondurant, saylorville, mitchellville, colfax, monroe, pleasantville, prairie city, brooklyn, and baxter. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 87 and 90. interstate 80 between mile markers 135 and 201. Interstate 235 between mile markers 11 and 14.
7/15/2024 6:11 PM CDT	The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and has exited the warned area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however, gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 1100 pm cdt for south central iowa.
7/15/2024 6:03 PM CDT	At 603 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near carlisle, or 6 miles north of indianola, moving southeast at 40 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado and quarter size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern warren county, including the following locations, hartford.
7/15/2024 6:03 PM CDT	the tornado warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect
7/15/2024 6:00 PM CDT	Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, poweshiek county in central iowa, southeastern polk county in central iowa, southern marshall county in central iowa, marion county in south central iowa, southern tama county in central iowa, northwestern mahaska county in south central iowa, jasper county in central iowa, northeastern warren county in south central iowa, * until 700 pm cdt. * at 600 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near lambs grove, or 6 miles northwest of newton, moving southeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
7/15/2024 5:58 PM CDT	At 558 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over southridge mall, or 5 miles south of des moines, moving southeast at 40 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado and quarter size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. this dangerous storm will be near, indianola and carlisle around 605 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include runnells and hartford.
7/15/2024 5:53 PM CDT	At 553 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over des moines, moving southeast at 35 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado and quarter size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. this dangerous storm will be near, des moines, pleasant hill, and carlisle around 600 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include runnells and hartford.
7/15/2024 5:52 PM CDT	the tornado warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect
7/15/2024 5:48 PM CDT	At 548 pm cdt, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was located over iowa events center, or over des moines, moving southeast at 30 mph. this is a particularly dangerous situation. take cover now! (radar confirmed tornado). Hazards include damaging tornado. You are in a life-threatening situation. flying debris may be deadly to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be destroyed. considerable damage to homes, businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction is possible. this tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of west central polk county. This includes interstate 235 between mile markers 6 and 9.
7/15/2024 5:47 PM CDT	Tordmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * tornado warning for, southern polk county in central iowa, northeastern warren county in south central iowa, * until 615 pm cdt. * at 547 pm cdt, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was located over drake stadium and knapp center, or near des moines, moving southeast at 35 mph. this is a particularly dangerous situation. take cover now! (radar confirmed tornado). Hazards include damaging tornado. You are in a life-threatening situation. flying debris may be deadly to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be destroyed. considerable damage to homes, businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction is possible. the tornado will be near, des moines, norwalk, pleasant hill, carlisle, southridge mall, and des moines int'l airport around 555 pm cdt. other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include runnells and hartford. This includes interstate 235 between mile markers 4 and 10.
7/15/2024 5:45 PM CDT	At 544 pm cdt, a confirmed tornado was located over drake stadium and knapp center, or near des moines, moving east at 45 mph (radar confirmed tornado). Hazards include damaging tornado and quarter size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. this tornado will be near, des moines, pleasant hill, principal park, iowa state fairgrounds, and iowa events center around 550 pm cdt. altoona around 555 pm cdt. This includes interstate 235 between mile markers 5 and 12.
7/15/2024 5:44 PM CDT	Report from mping. time estimated from rada in polk county IA, 4.5 miles ESE of Des Moines, IA
7/15/2024 5:42 PM CDT	Tordmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * tornado warning for, southern polk county in central iowa, * until 615 pm cdt. * at 542 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over merle hay mall, or near urbandale, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado and quarter size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. this dangerous storm will be near, des moines, principal park, iowa state fairgrounds, iowa events center, and drake stadium and knapp center around 545 pm cdt. altoona and pleasant hill around 550 pm cdt. this includes the following highways, interstate 80 between mile markers 128 and 136. Interstate 235 between mile markers 6 and 14.
7/15/2024 5:30 PM CDT	the severe thunderstorm warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect
7/15/2024 5:30 PM CDT	At 530 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near granger, or 5 miles northwest of grimes, moving east at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, waukee, grimes, adel, windsor heights, polk city, saylorville, dallas center, granger, jordan creek town center, saylorville lake, merle hay mall, big creek lake, drake stadium and knapp center, and valley west mall. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 68 and 72, and between mile markers 90 and 101. interstate 80 between mile markers 115 and 135. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 5.
7/15/2024 5:29 PM CDT	Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, polk county in central iowa, southeastern story county in central iowa, southwestern marshall county in central iowa, northwestern marion county in south central iowa, jasper county in central iowa, east central dallas county in central iowa, northern warren county in south central iowa, * until 600 pm cdt. * at 529 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from haverhill to 5 miles east of elkhart to urbandale, moving southeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
7/15/2024 5:20 PM CDT	Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, western polk county in central iowa, northern madison county in south central iowa, southeastern guthrie county in west central iowa, northeastern adair county in southwestern iowa, dallas county in central iowa, * until 545 pm cdt. * at 520 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near minburn, or 8 miles northwest of adel, moving east at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
7/2/2024 3:19 PM CDT	At 318 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over ackworth, or near indianola, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, indianola, altoona, norwalk, pleasant hill, winterset, windsor heights, carlisle, saylorville, pleasantville, van meter, adventureland amusement park, prairie meadows, iowa state fairgrounds, and des moines int'l airport. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 47 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 93. interstate 80 between mile markers 118 and 119, between mile markers 121 and 125, and between mile markers 131 and 143. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
7/2/2024 2:53 PM CDT	Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, southern polk county in central iowa, madison county in south central iowa, northwestern marion county in south central iowa, southeastern dallas county in central iowa, warren county in south central iowa, * until 345 pm cdt. * at 252 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over patterson, or 7 miles east of winterset, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/25/2024 10:44 PM CDT	At 1044 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 4 miles east of pleasant hill to 4 miles northwest of ackworth to near st. marys, moving southeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, norwalk, pleasant hill, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, saylorville, mitchellville, colfax, prairie city, southridge mall, jordan creek town center, adventureland amusement park, and merle hay mall. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 67 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 89. interstate 80 between mile markers 118 and 126, and between mile markers 129 and 147. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
6/25/2024 10:44 PM CDT	the severe thunderstorm warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect
6/25/2024 10:41 PM CDT	Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, southern polk county in central iowa, northeastern madison county in south central iowa, northwestern marion county in south central iowa, warren county in south central iowa, * until 1100 pm cdt. * at 1041 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from pleasant hill to near spring hill to st. charles, moving southeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
6/25/2024 10:31 PM CDT	the severe thunderstorm warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect
6/25/2024 10:31 PM CDT	At 1030 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near st. marys to near east peru to near thayer, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, norwalk, winterset, osceola, earlham, lakeside casino, avenue of the saints event center, murray, st. charles, dexter, new virginia, truro, martensdale, lorimor, cumming, patterson, st. marys, east peru, and macksburg. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 36 and 67. Interstate 80 between mile markers 98 and 106.
6/25/2024 10:18 PM CDT	Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, polk county in central iowa, southern story county in central iowa, western jasper county in central iowa, eastern dallas county in central iowa, northern warren county in south central iowa, * until 1100 pm cdt. * at 1017 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near madrid to near urbandale to badger creek state park, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
6/25/2024 10:06 PM CDT	Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, madison county in south central iowa, northeastern union county in south central iowa, western clarke county in south central iowa, eastern adair county in southwestern iowa, south central dallas county in central iowa, western warren county in south central iowa, * until 1045 pm cdt. * at 1006 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 4 miles southeast of earlham to 8 miles west of winterset-madison county airport to near orient, moving southeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
6/25/2024 6:14 PM CDT	Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, southeastern polk county in central iowa, northern marion county in south central iowa, southwestern jasper county in central iowa, northeastern warren county in south central iowa, * until 700 pm cdt. * at 613 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near prairie city to near runnells to carlisle, moving southeast at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/25/2024 6:08 PM CDT	At 607 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near lambs grove to prairie city to carlisle, moving southeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, pleasant hill, carlisle, monroe, pleasantville, prairie city, hartford, runnells, reasnor, swan, and prairie city krohn airport. This includes interstate 80 near mile marker 164.
6/25/2024 5:56 PM CDT	the severe thunderstorm warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect
6/25/2024 5:56 PM CDT	At 555 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near oakland acres to 5 miles east of prairie city krohn airport to near pleasant hill, moving southeast at 5 mph (law enforcement reported quarter sized hail near runnells). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, norwalk, pleasant hill, carlisle, monroe, pleasantville, prairie city, southridge mall, des moines int'l airport, principal park, iowa state fairgrounds, hartford, runnells, cumming, reasnor, swan, walnut woods state park, and prairie city krohn airport. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 62 and 70. Interstate 80 near mile marker 164.
6/25/2024 5:24 PM CDT	Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, southern polk county in central iowa, northeastern madison county in south central iowa, northwestern marion county in south central iowa, southwestern jasper county in central iowa, southeastern dallas county in central iowa, northern warren county in south central iowa, * until 615 pm cdt. * at 523 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from oakland acres to near prairie city krohn airport to altoona, moving southeast at 5 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/4/2024 8:05 PM CDT	the severe thunderstorm warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect
6/4/2024 8:05 PM CDT	At 804 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near bondurant, or 7 miles north of altoona, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, pleasant hill, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, saylorville, mitchellville, adventureland amusement park, merle hay mall, iowa events center, prairie meadows, iowa state fairgrounds, principal park, and drake stadium and knapp center. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 87 and 101. interstate 80 between mile markers 131 and 147. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
6/4/2024 7:47 PM CDT	At 746 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over ankeny, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, waukee, pleasant hill, grimes, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, polk city, saylorville, mitchellville, dallas center, granger, saylorville lake, and adventureland amusement park. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 87 and 100. interstate 80 between mile markers 122 and 147. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
6/4/2024 7:24 PM CDT	Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, polk county in central iowa, northeastern dallas county in central iowa, * until 815 pm cdt. * at 723 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over granger, or 7 miles north of grimes, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
5/24/2024 5:22 AM CDT	At 522 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from prairie city to elk rock state park to near knoxville to 4 miles east of williamson, moving east at 60 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. locations impacted include, des moines, newton, pella, pleasant hill, knoxville, carlisle, monroe, pleasantville, prairie city, melcher-dallas, iowa speedway, knoxville raceway, lake red rock, sully, milo, hartford, kellogg, lovilia, runnells, and bussey. This includes interstate 80 between mile markers 165 and 174.
5/24/2024 5:18 AM CDT	Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, northwestern poweshiek county in central iowa, eastern polk county in central iowa, story county in central iowa, marshall county in central iowa, hardin county in central iowa, western tama county in central iowa, wright county in north central iowa, franklin county in north central iowa, grundy county in central iowa, western butler county in north central iowa, northern jasper county in central iowa, hamilton county in central iowa, * until 615 am cdt. * at 517 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 4 miles northwest of big wall lake to near mccallsburg to near mingo, 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.
5/24/2024 5:06 AM CDT	At 506 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near woolstock to 4 miles east of gilbert to adventureland amusement park, moving east at 55 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, ames, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, fort dodge, johnston, clive, altoona, waukee, boone, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, webster city, nevada, clarion, windsor heights, carlisle, and bondurant. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 66 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 152. interstate 80 between mile markers 117 and 156. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
5/24/2024 5:06 AM CDT	the severe thunderstorm warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect
5/24/2024 5:04 AM CDT	Tordmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * tornado warning for, southwestern poweshiek county in central iowa, southeastern polk county in central iowa, northern marion county in south central iowa, northwestern mahaska county in south central iowa, southern jasper county in central iowa, northeastern warren county in south central iowa, * until 545 am cdt. * at 504 am cdt, a tornado producing storm was located near ackworth, or 6 miles northeast of indianola, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar confirmed tornado). Hazards include damaging tornado. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. this tornadic storm will be near, hartford and swan around 510 am cdt. runnells around 515 am cdt. monroe around 525 am cdt. reasnor around 535 am cdt. other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include prairie city krohn airport, sandyville, swan, elk rock state park, ackworth, reasnor, hartford, runnells, sully, and newton municipal airport. This includes interstate 80 between mile markers 163 and 173.
5/24/2024 4:56 AM CDT	Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, northern lucas county in south central iowa, northwestern monroe county in south central iowa, southeastern polk county in central iowa, marion county in south central iowa, western mahaska county in south central iowa, southern jasper county in central iowa, northeastern clarke county in south central iowa, warren county in south central iowa, * until 545 am cdt. * at 455 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from norwalk to near ackworth to near otter creek county park to woodburn, 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, des moines, pleasant hill, carlisle, southridge mall, milo, hartford, lacona and lucas around 500 am cdt. pleasantville, melcher-dallas, runnells and swan around 505 am cdt. knoxville, lake red rock, knoxville raceway, williamson and knoxville municipal airport around 510 am cdt. monroe, prairie city and elk rock state park around 515 am cdt. other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include pella, harvey, prairie city krohn airport, pella municipal airport, newton, reasnor, marysville, iowa speedway, sully, lovilia, bussey, leighton, hamilton, newton municipal airport, kellogg and lynnville. This includes interstate 80 between mile markers 165 and 175.
5/24/2024 4:41 AM CDT	At 441 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over st. marys, or 9 miles west of indianola, moving east at 55 mph (law enforcement). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect considerable tree damage. damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. locations impacted include, des moines, indianola, norwalk, winterset, osceola, carlisle, lakeside casino, avenue of the saints event center, afton, milo, murray, st. charles, new virginia, truro, martensdale, lorimor, cumming, lucas, woodburn, and patterson. This includes interstate 35 between mile markers 30 and 66.
5/24/2024 4:40 AM CDT	Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, polk county in central iowa, story county in central iowa, northern madison county in south central iowa, webster county in central iowa, southern wright county in north central iowa, western jasper county in central iowa, boone county in central iowa, hamilton county in central iowa, northern warren county in south central iowa, eastern greene county in west central iowa, southwestern hardin county in central iowa, northeastern calhoun county in west central iowa, southeastern humboldt county in north central iowa, dallas county in central iowa, * until 530 am cdt. * at 439 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from lizard creek state recreation area to near ogden to near waukee, moving east at 55 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
5/24/2024 4:21 AM CDT	Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, northwestern lucas county in south central iowa, madison county in south central iowa, union county in south central iowa, clarke county in south central iowa, eastern adair county in southwestern iowa, warren county in south central iowa, * until 500 am cdt. * at 421 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles northeast of macksburg, or 7 miles southwest of winterset, moving east at 55 mph (law enforcement). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
5/21/2024 5:12 PM CDT	At 511 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near steamboat rock to reasnor, moving northeast at 65 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. locations impacted include, marshalltown, newton, altoona, pleasant hill, nevada, grundy center, carlisle, bondurant, mitchellville, colfax, monroe, pleasantville, prairie city, state center, conrad, baxter, adventureland amusement park, iowa speedway, prairie meadows, and rock creek lake. This includes interstate 80 between mile markers 141 and 180.
5/21/2024 4:51 PM CDT	the severe thunderstorm warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect
5/21/2024 4:51 PM CDT	At 451 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near mccallsburg to milo, moving northeast at 60 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, ames, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, indianola, altoona, norwalk, pleasant hill, nevada, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, story city, polk city, huxley, saylorville, and mitchellville. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 87 and 126. interstate 80 between mile markers 130 and 149. Interstate 235 between mile markers 3 and 14.
5/21/2024 4:49 PM CDT	Report from mping... 3-inch tree limbs broken. power poles broke in polk county IA, 5.3 miles ESE of Des Moines, IA
5/21/2024 4:49 PM CDT	At 449 pm cdt, a confirmed tornado was located over pleasant hill, moving northeast at 50 mph (radar confirmed tornado). Hazards include damaging 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 tornado will be near, altoona, bondurant, mitchellville, adventureland amusement park, and prairie meadows around 455 pm cdt. valeria around 500 pm cdt. other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include ankeny regional airport, valeria, and weh-weh-neh-kee state park. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 87 and 91. interstate 80 between mile markers 135 and 158. Interstate 235 between mile markers 10 and 14.
5/21/2024 4:43 PM CDT	Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, eastern polk county in central iowa, eastern story county in central iowa, marshall county in central iowa, southeastern hardin county in central iowa, northwestern marion county in south central iowa, southwestern grundy county in central iowa, jasper county in central iowa, eastern warren county in south central iowa, * until 530 pm cdt. * at 443 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near roland to milo, moving northeast at 65 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
5/21/2024 4:32 PM CDT	At 432 pm cdt, a confirmed tornado was located over spring hill, or near norwalk, moving northeast at 50 mph (radar confirmed tornado). Hazards include damaging 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 tornado will be near, des moines, west des moines, norwalk, pleasant hill, carlisle, southridge mall, des moines int'l airport and iowa state fairgrounds around 435 pm cdt. ankeny, altoona, adventureland amusement park and prairie meadows around 440 pm cdt. bondurant, saylorville, weh-weh-neh-kee state park and ankeny regional airport around 445 pm cdt. mitchellville around 450 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include valeria and colfax. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 87 and 91. interstate 80 between mile markers 135 and 158. Interstate 235 between mile markers 7 and 14.
5/21/2024 4:32 PM CDT	the tornado warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect
5/21/2024 4:30 PM CDT	Tordmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * tornado warning for, eastern polk county in central iowa, east central madison county in south central iowa, west central jasper county in central iowa, northwestern warren county in south central iowa, * until 515 pm cdt. * at 429 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over spring hill, or 5 miles south of norwalk, moving northeast at 50 mph (radar indicated rotation). 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, des moines, west des moines, norwalk, pleasant hill, carlisle, southridge mall, des moines int'l airport and principal park around 435 pm cdt. altoona, iowa state fairgrounds and drake stadium and knapp center around 440 pm cdt. ankeny, bondurant, saylorville, adventureland amusement park, prairie meadows, weh-weh-neh-kee state park and ankeny regional airport around 445 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include mitchellville, valeria and colfax. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 58 and 63, and between mile markers 87 and 91. interstate 80 between mile markers 135 and 158. Interstate 235 between mile markers 6 and 14.
5/21/2024 4:11 PM CDT	Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, northwestern lucas county in south central iowa, polk county in central iowa, northwestern decatur county in south central iowa, story county in central iowa, eastern madison county in south central iowa, eastern union county in south central iowa, southeastern boone county in central iowa, clarke county in south central iowa, eastern dallas county in central iowa, warren county in south central iowa, * until 515 pm cdt. * at 410 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 4 miles west of granger to near grand river, moving northeast at 60 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
5/21/2024 9:42 AM CDT	The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 100 pm cdt for central and south central iowa.
5/21/2024 9:31 AM CDT	At 931 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near pleasant hill to swan to 6 miles south of pleasantville, moving east at 45 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, ankeny, johnston, indianola, altoona, pleasant hill, carlisle, bondurant, polk city, saylorville, mitchellville, southridge mall, saylorville lake, adventureland amusement park, iowa events center, prairie meadows, iowa state fairgrounds, principal park, drake stadium and knapp center, and big creek lake. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 87 and 99. interstate 80 between mile markers 132 and 147. Interstate 235 between mile markers 6 and 14.
5/21/2024 9:31 AM CDT	the severe thunderstorm warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect
5/21/2024 9:26 AM CDT	Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, western poweshiek county in central iowa, polk county in central iowa, southeastern story county in central iowa, marshall county in central iowa, marion county in south central iowa, northwestern mahaska county in south central iowa, jasper county in central iowa, eastern warren county in south central iowa, * until 1030 am cdt. * at 925 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from elkhart to 4 miles east of pleasant hill to near milo, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
5/21/2024 9:15 AM CDT	Sustained winds estiimated45 mph gusts to 60 mph. small branches/twigs (up to 1/2 inch) dow in polk county IA, 5.5 miles SSW of Des Moines, IA
5/21/2024 9:14 AM CDT	At 913 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from des moines int'l airport to 5 miles northwest of ackworth to near otter creek county park, moving east at 45 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, indianola, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, polk city, saylorville, mitchellville, dallas center, and granger. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 47 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 99. interstate 80 between mile markers 115 and 147. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
5/21/2024 9:03 AM CDT	At 903 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near jordan creek town center to spring hill to 4 miles southeast of st. marys, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, indianola, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, adel, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, polk city, saylorville, mitchellville, and dallas center. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 47 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 99. interstate 80 between mile markers 110 and 147. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
5/21/2024 8:41 AM CDT	Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, polk county in central iowa, madison county in south central iowa, southern dallas county in central iowa, warren county in south central iowa, * until 945 am cdt. * at 841 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from earlham to 4 miles northeast of winterset-madison county airport to near east peru, moving east at 45 mph (emergency management). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
5/21/2024 1:57 AM CDT	The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and has exited the warned area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however, gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.
5/21/2024 1:20 AM CDT	Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, eastern polk county in central iowa, southwestern jasper county in central iowa, * until 200 am cdt. * at 119 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over pleasant hill, moving northeast at 30 mph (radar indicated. at 115 am trained spotters reported quarter sized hail or larger on the south side of des moines). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
5/21/2024 1:18 AM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 2.2 miles N of Des Moines, IA, submitted picture of 1 inch hail.
5/7/2024 6:58 PM CDT	The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however, gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.
5/7/2024 6:47 PM CDT	At 646 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near elkhart, or 9 miles northeast of ankeny, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. a large tree was down in polk city around 635 pm. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, ankeny, johnston, altoona, bondurant, polk city, huxley, saylorville, mitchellville, slater, big creek lake, prairie meadows, adventureland amusement park, drake stadium and knapp center, saylorville lake, maxwell, cambridge, elkhart, alleman, and sheldahl. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 87 and 106. interstate 80 between mile markers 133 and 149. Interstate 235 between mile markers 13 and 14.
5/7/2024 6:47 PM CDT	the severe thunderstorm warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect
5/7/2024 6:33 PM CDT	Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, polk county in central iowa, southwestern story county in central iowa, northeastern dallas county in central iowa, * until 700 pm cdt. * at 632 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over ankeny, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. personal weather stations have observed wind gusts up to around 55 mph near dallas center. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
5/7/2024 1:26 AM CDT	Svrdmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, lucas county in south central iowa, western poweshiek county in central iowa, monroe county in south central iowa, southeastern polk county in central iowa, davis county in southeastern iowa, marion county in south central iowa, wapello county in southeastern iowa, wayne county in south central iowa, mahaska county in south central iowa, appanoose county in south central iowa, jasper county in central iowa, eastern warren county in south central iowa, * until 230 am cdt. * at 126 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near runnells to 5 miles northeast of russell to 5 miles south of seymour, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
4/26/2024 11:23 PM CDT	the tornado warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect
4/26/2024 11:12 PM CDT	At 1112 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over weh-weh-neh-kee state park, or over altoona, moving northeast at 50 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, bondurant and mitchellville around 1120 pm cdt. other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include ankeny regional airport, weh-weh-neh-kee state park, and margo frankel woods state park. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 87 and 90. interstate 80 between mile markers 134 and 149. Interstate 235 between mile markers 11 and 14.
4/26/2024 11:02 PM CDT	Tordmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * tornado warning for, central polk county in central iowa, * until 1145 pm cdt. * at 1101 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over drake stadium and knapp center, or over des moines, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. this dangerous storm will be near, des moines, ankeny, pleasant hill, saylorville, iowa events center, iowa state fairgrounds, principal park, and drake stadium and knapp center around 1105 pm cdt. altoona, bondurant, adventureland amusement park, prairie meadows, ankeny regional airport, and weh-weh-neh-kee state park around 1110 pm cdt. mitchellville around 1120 pm cdt. other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include ankeny regional airport, walnut woods state park, weh-weh-neh-kee state park, and margo frankel woods state park. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 71 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 91. interstate 80 between mile markers 134 and 149. Interstate 235 between mile markers 2 and 14.
4/26/2024 8:57 PM CDT	At 857 pm cdt, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was located over pleasant hill, moving northeast at 35 mph. this is a particularly dangerous situation. take cover now! (radar confirmed tornado). Hazards include damaging tornado. You are in a life-threatening situation. flying debris may be deadly to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be destroyed. considerable damage to homes, businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction is possible. the tornado will be near, des moines, altoona, pleasant hill, bondurant, adventureland amusement park, and prairie meadows around 900 pm cdt. mitchellville around 905 pm cdt. valeria around 915 pm cdt. colfax around 920 pm cdt. mingo around 925 pm cdt. other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include mingo, valeria, and runnells. this includes the following highways, interstate 80 between mile markers 140 and 155. Interstate 235 between mile markers 10 and 12.
4/26/2024 8:57 PM CDT	the tornado warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect
4/26/2024 8:49 PM CDT	Tordmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * tornado warning for, southeastern polk county in central iowa, northwestern marion county in south central iowa, western jasper county in central iowa, northeastern warren county in south central iowa, * until 930 pm cdt. * at 849 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over southridge mall, or near des moines, moving northeast at 30 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. this dangerous storm will be near, des moines, altoona, pleasant hill, carlisle, and iowa state fairgrounds around 855 pm cdt. mitchellville around 910 pm cdt. colfax around 920 pm cdt. other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include mingo, runnells, and valeria. this includes the following highways, interstate 80 between mile markers 139 and 155. Interstate 235 between mile markers 8 and 14.
4/26/2024 8:40 PM CDT	The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. a tornado watch remains in effect until midnight cdt for central and south central iowa.
4/26/2024 8:23 PM CDT	At 823 pm cdt, a confirmed tornado was located near cumming, or near west des moines, moving northeast at 25 mph (radar confirmed tornado). Hazards include damaging tornado. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, windsor heights, saylorville, granger, jordan creek town center, merle hay mall, iowa events center, iowa state fairgrounds, des moines int'l airport, and principal park. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 65 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 89. interstate 80 between mile markers 118 and 140. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
4/26/2024 8:20 PM CDT	Tordmx the national weather service in des moines has issued a * tornado warning for, southern polk county in central iowa, northeastern madison county in south central iowa, southeastern dallas county in central iowa, northwestern warren county in south central iowa, * until 845 pm cdt. * at 820 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near cumming, or near west des moines, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.
7/12/2023 8:05 AM CDT	At 805 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over lake ahquabi state park, or 7 miles south of indianola, moving east at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of polk, story, madison, northeastern union, eastern boone, clarke, eastern dallas and warren counties, including the following locations, truro, lake ahquabi state park, spring hill, martensdale, otter creek county park, maxwell, cambridge and lorimor. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 30 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 120. interstate 80 between mile markers 107 and 146. interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 0. 88 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/12/2023 7:41 AM CDT	At 740 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near winterset, moving east at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, east peru around 745 am cdt. truro and patterson around 750 am cdt. avenue of the saints event center, st. charles, martensdale, st. marys and bevington around 755 am cdt. new virginia around 800 am cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include lake ahquabi state park and otter creek county park. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 30 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 120. interstate 80 between mile markers 96 and 146. interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 0. 88 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/12/2023 6:25 AM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for polk and east central dallas counties will expire at 630 am cdt, the storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with these thunderstorms. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 1100 am cdt for central and south central iowa.
7/12/2023 6:09 AM CDT	At 608 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 4 miles northeast of elkhart to near ankeny regional airport to near merle hay mall to urbandale, moving southeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, polk city, saylorville, mitchellville, southridge mall, jordan creek town center and saylorville lake. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 69 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 100. interstate 80 between mile markers 121 and 149. interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/12/2023 5:40 AM CDT	At 539 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near slater to polk city to near granger to near dallas center, moving southeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
6/29/2023 10:13 AM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for southern polk, northern madison, dallas and northern warren counties will expire at 1015 am cdt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 100 pm cdt for central and south central iowa. to report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. they will relay your report to the national weather service des moines.
6/29/2023 9:54 AM CDT	At 954 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over badger creek state park, or 9 miles south of adel, moving northeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, urbandale, johnston, clive, indianola, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, winterset, adel, windsor heights, carlisle, dallas center, earlham, de soto, van meter, southridge mall and jordan creek town center. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 51 and 72. interstate 80 between mile markers 97 and 131. interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 11. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 0. 88 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
6/29/2023 9:29 AM CDT	At 928 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over winterset, moving northeast at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
6/2/2023 3:20 PM CDT	6 inch diameter tree limb down. image submitted via social medi in polk county IA, 5.4 miles ESE of Des Moines, IA
6/2/2023 3:20 PM CDT	At 320 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over windsor heights, or near des moines, moving northwest at 20 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe storm will be near, ankeny, clive, valley west mall and jordan creek town center around 325 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include johnston, merle hay mall, saylorville, urbandale, waukee, grimes and saylorville lake. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 69 and 72. interstate 80 between mile markers 121 and 135. interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 9. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
6/2/2023 3:08 PM CDT	At 308 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over des moines int`l airport, or near des moines, moving northwest at 20 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, walnut woods state park around 315 pm cdt. drake stadium and knapp center around 320 pm cdt. west des moines, clive, windsor heights and valley west mall around 325 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include urbandale, johnston, waukee, grimes, saylorville, merle hay mall and jordan creek town center. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 69 and 72. interstate 80 between mile markers 121 and 135. interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 9. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
6/2/2023 3:03 PM CDT	Delayed repor in polk county IA, 4.2 miles NE of Des Moines, IA
5/13/2023 12:49 PM CDT	At 1249 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over cumming, or near norwalk, moving northeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, norwalk, jordan creek town center, des moines int`l airport, cumming and walnut woods state park. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 61 and 72. interstate 80 between mile markers 121 and 124. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
5/13/2023 12:36 PM CDT	At 1236 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near cumming, or 6 miles southwest of norwalk, moving northeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, cumming, norwalk, jordan creek town center, walnut woods state park, des moines int`l airport, west des moines, des moines, urbandale and clive. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 61 and 72. interstate 80 between mile markers 117 and 124. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
5/13/2023 12:17 PM CDT	At 1217 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over patterson, or 8 miles east of winterset, 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, badger creek state park around 1235 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include cumming, west des moines, clive, norwalk, des moines int`l airport, jordan creek town center and walnut woods state park. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 58 and 72. interstate 80 between mile markers 117 and 124. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
4/19/2023 11:20 PM CDT	At 1119 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near carlisle to runnells to near pleasantville, 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. locations impacted include, des moines. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
4/19/2023 11:14 PM CDT	At 1113 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near bondurant to prairie city to near knoxville raceway, moving east at 50 mph (trained weather spotters. at 1112 pm trained weather spotters reported quarter sized hail near ankeny). 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, elk rock state park around 1120 pm cdt. monroe around 1125 pm cdt. other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include baxter, reasnor, newton, lambs grove, iowa speedway, newton municipal airport and kellogg. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 87 and 96. interstate 80 between mile markers 132 and 175. interstate 235 between mile markers 10 and 14. hail threat, observed max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, observed max wind gust, 60 mph.
4/19/2023 11:11 PM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 6.8 miles S of Des Moines, IA
4/19/2023 11:08 PM CDT	At 1107 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near adventureland amusement park to 4 miles north of runnells to 4 miles north of melcher-dallas, moving northeast at 50 mph (radar indicated. at 1056 pm 62 mph wind gust was reported at the des moines airport. ). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. severe thunderstorms will be near, bondurant around 1110 pm cdt. mitchellville, prairie city, elkhart, valeria and prairie city krohn airport around 1115 pm cdt. colfax, lake red rock, mingo and elk rock state park around 1120 pm cdt. newton, monroe, iowa speedway, maxwell, lambs grove and newton municipal airport around 1125 pm cdt. other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include baxter, collins, reasnor and kellogg. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 87 and 96. interstate 80 between mile markers 132 and 175. interstate 235 between mile markers 10 and 14. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, observed max wind gust, 60 mph.
4/19/2023 10:56 PM CDT	54 kt gust on aso in polk county IA, 4.2 miles NE of Des Moines, IA
4/19/2023 10:41 PM CDT	At 1040 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from martensdale to near lake ahquabi state park to 5 miles northwest of lucas, moving north 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. severe thunderstorms will be near, martensdale and lake ahquabi state park around 1045 pm cdt. indianola and spring hill around 1050 pm cdt. norwalk and cumming around 1055 pm cdt. des moines int`l airport around 1100 pm cdt. other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include west des moines, carlisle, principal park, iowa events center, drake stadium and knapp center, southridge mall, milo, pleasant hill, ackworth, des moines, ankeny, iowa state fairgrounds, sandyville, margo frankel woods state park, weh-weh-neh-kee state park, saylorville and pleasantville. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 54 and 63, and between mile markers 87 and 89. interstate 80 between mile markers 134 and 140. interstate 235 between mile markers 5 and 14. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
4/19/2023 5:23 AM CDT	At 523 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over pleasant hill, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, altoona and bondurant around 530 am cdt. mitchellville around 540 am cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include colfax, prairie city, valeria, prairie city krohn airport, mingo, newton and lambs grove. this includes interstate 80 between mile markers 142 and 166. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
4/4/2023 9:27 PM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for southern polk, northwestern marion, southwestern jasper and warren counties will expire at 930 pm cdt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. a tornado watch remains in effect until 1000 pm cdt for central and south central iowa.
4/4/2023 9:05 PM CDT	At 905 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near spring hill, or 5 miles north of indianola, moving northeast at 40 mph (emergency management). Hazards include golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe storm will be near, ackworth around 910 pm cdt. pleasant hill, carlisle and iowa state fairgrounds around 915 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include hartford, runnells and swan. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 47 and 69, and between mile markers 87 and 91. interstate 80 between mile markers 134 and 147. interstate 235 between mile markers 4 and 14. thunderstorm damage threat, considerable hail threat, observed max hail size, 1. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
4/4/2023 8:57 PM CDT	At 857 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over spring hill, or near norwalk, moving northeast at 55 mph (emergency management). Hazards include golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe storm will be near, des moines int`l airport around 900 pm cdt. southridge mall and principal park around 905 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include pleasant hill, carlisle, iowa state fairgrounds, hartford and runnells. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 47 and 69, and between mile markers 87 and 91. interstate 80 between mile markers 134 and 147. interstate 235 between mile markers 4 and 14. thunderstorm damage threat, considerable hail threat, observed max hail size, 1. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
4/4/2023 8:48 PM CDT	At 848 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over bevington, or 10 miles southwest of norwalk, moving northeast at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, spring hill around 855 pm cdt. indianola, norwalk and des moines int`l airport around 900 pm cdt. southridge mall and principal park around 905 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include pleasant hill, carlisle, iowa state fairgrounds, hartford and runnells. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 47 and 69, and between mile markers 87 and 91. interstate 80 between mile markers 134 and 147. interstate 235 between mile markers 4 and 14. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
4/4/2023 8:13 PM CDT	At 813 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over iowa state fairgrounds, or over pleasant hill, moving northeast at 50 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, bondurant around 820 pm cdt. mitchellville around 825 pm cdt. colfax and valeria around 830 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include mingo, baxter, rhodes and melbourne. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 87 and 101. interstate 80 between mile markers 133 and 165. interstate 235 between mile markers 8 and 14. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
4/4/2023 8:07 PM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 3.1 miles SSW of Des Moines, IA, report from mping.
4/4/2023 7:48 PM CDT	At 747 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over badger creek state park, or 8 miles southwest of west des moines, moving northeast at 60 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, jordan creek town center, walnut woods state park, west des moines, urbandale, clive, norwalk, windsor heights, valley west mall, des moines int`l airport, des moines, johnston, grimes, merle hay mall, drake stadium and knapp center, iowa events center, principal park, iowa state fairgrounds, ankeny, saylorville, ankeny regional airport, margo frankel woods state park, weh-weh-neh-kee state park and altoona. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 54 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 90. interstate 80 between mile markers 97 and 140. interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
4/4/2023 7:27 PM CDT	At 727 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles north of macksburg, or 10 miles west of winterset, moving northeast at 65 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, winterset-madison county airport around 735 pm cdt. winterset around 740 pm cdt. de soto, van meter and badger creek state park around 745 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include urbandale, waukee, jordan creek town center, valley west mall, cumming, walnut woods state park, west des moines, johnston, clive, grimes, windsor heights, merle hay mall, drake stadium and knapp center, iowa events center, des moines, ankeny, saylorville, iowa state fairgrounds, margo frankel woods state park, weh-weh-neh-kee state park, altoona and ankeny regional airport. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 54 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 90. interstate 80 between mile markers 96 and 140. interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 25 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
4/4/2023 6:32 PM CDT	At 632 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near lake ahquabi state park, or 9 miles south of indianola, moving northeast at 60 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe storm will be near, otter creek county park and lake ahquabi state park around 635 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include indianola, milo, ackworth and sandyville. this includes interstate 35 between mile markers 48 and 60. thunderstorm damage threat, considerable hail threat, observed max hail size, 2. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
4/4/2023 6:15 PM CDT	At 614 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over murray, or 6 miles west of osceola, moving northeast at 60 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe storm will be near, new virginia and truro around 625 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include otter creek county park, lake ahquabi state park, indianola, milo, ackworth and sandyville. this includes interstate 35 between mile markers 32 and 60. thunderstorm damage threat, considerable hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 2. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
4/4/2023 6:10 PM CDT	At 609 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over murray roadside rest area, or 10 miles west of osceola, moving northeast at 60 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, osceola and lakeside casino around 620 pm cdt. new virginia and truro around 625 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include otter creek county park, lake ahquabi state park, indianola, milo, ackworth and sandyville. this includes interstate 35 between mile markers 30 and 60. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 25 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
9/17/2022 7:39 PM CDT	Half Dollar sized hail reported 5.3 miles NNW of Des Moines, IA, mixed with quarter size hail.
8/29/2022 7:37 AM CDT	At 736 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near indianola, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. Damage to vehicles is expected. locations impacted include, indianola, norwalk, carlisle, martensdale, st. marys, ackworth, spring hill, lake ahquabi state park and otter creek county park. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, <50 mph.
8/29/2022 7:25 AM CDT	At 725 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near avenue of the saints event center, or 9 miles southwest of norwalk, moving east at 35 mph (emergency management. at 7:10am, madison county emergency management reported dime sized hail in winterset). Hazards include quarter size hail. Damage to vehicles is expected. locations impacted include, spring hill, lake ahquabi state park, indianola and ackworth. this includes interstate 35 between mile markers 50 and 64. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, <50 mph.
8/29/2022 7:06 AM CDT	At 706 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over winterset, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include half dollar size hail. Damage to vehicles is expected. this severe thunderstorm will be near, patterson around 715 am cdt. avenue of the saints event center, st. charles and bevington around 720 am cdt. martensdale and st. marys around 725 am cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include spring hill, lake ahquabi state park, indianola, ackworth and otter creek county park. this includes interstate 35 between mile markers 50 and 64. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 25 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, <50 mph.
8/19/2022 4:41 PM CDT	At 441 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over altoona, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, mitchellville and valeria. this includes interstate 80 between mile markers 139 and 153. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/19/2022 4:26 PM CDT	At 426 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near the iowa state fairgrounds, or near pleasant hill, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, pleasant hill around 430 pm cdt. altoona, bondurant, adventureland amusement park and prairie meadows around 435 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include mitchellville and valeria. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 87 and 89. interstate 80 between mile markers 135 and 153. interstate 235 between mile markers 9 and 14. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/19/2022 3:10 PM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 1.4 miles SSW of Des Moines, IA, quarter size hail reported. time estimated from radar.
8/19/2022 2:56 PM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 1.6 miles ESE of Des Moines, IA, report from mping: quarter (1.00 in.).
8/19/2022 2:50 PM CDT	Half Dollar sized hail reported 5.3 miles ESE of Des Moines, IA, report from mping: half dollar (1.25 in.).
8/19/2022 2:37 PM CDT	At 236 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over valley west mall, or over clive, moving east at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe storm will be near, valley west mall and walnut woods state park around 240 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include johnston, windsor heights, merle hay mall, norwalk, des moines int`l airport, drake stadium and knapp center, saylorville, iowa events center, principal park, southridge mall, des moines, margo frankel woods state park, ankeny, pleasant hill, carlisle, iowa state fairgrounds, weh-weh-neh-kee state park and ankeny regional airport. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 66 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 93. interstate 80 between mile markers 116 and 154. interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14. thunderstorm damage threat, considerable hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 2. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/19/2022 2:29 PM CDT	At 229 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over drake stadium and knapp center, or near des moines, with another storm near jordan creek, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe storm will be near, iowa state fairgrounds around 235 pm cdt. pleasant hill, weh-weh-neh-kee state park and ankeny regional airport around 240 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include altoona, bondurant, adventureland amusement park, prairie meadows, mitchellville, valeria, colfax, prairie city and mingo. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 66 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 93. interstate 80 between mile markers 116 and 154. interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 50 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/19/2022 2:23 PM CDT	At 223 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over windsor heights, or near urbandale, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, saylorville, iowa events center, principal park and southridge mall around 230 pm cdt. des moines, ankeny and margo frankel woods state park around 235 pm cdt. pleasant hill, carlisle, iowa state fairgrounds, weh-weh-neh-kee state park and ankeny regional airport around 240 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include altoona, bondurant, adventureland amusement park, prairie meadows, mitchellville, valeria, colfax, prairie city and mingo. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 66 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 93. interstate 80 between mile markers 116 and 154. interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/7/2022 6:51 PM CDT	Public tweet indicating a large tree had fallen and taken down powerlines. time estimated from rada in polk county IA, 3.1 miles SE of Des Moines, IA
6/25/2022 7:36 AM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for northeastern madison and northwestern warren counties will expire at 745 am cdt, the storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however, another severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for portions of warren and marion counties until 815 am cdt.
6/25/2022 7:15 AM CDT	At 715 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near avenue of the saints event center, or 10 miles east of winterset, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. Damage to vehicles is expected. this severe storm will be near, martensdale around 720 am cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include spring hill and indianola. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, <50 mph.
6/25/2022 7:00 AM CDT	At 659 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near winterset, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. Damage to vehicles is expected. this severe thunderstorm will be near, winterset and winterset-madison county airport around 705 am cdt. patterson around 715 am cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include bevington, martensdale, cumming, spring hill, norwalk and indianola. this includes interstate 35 between mile markers 56 and 65. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, <50 mph.
6/5/2022 3:56 PM CDT	At 355 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over merle hay mall, or over urbandale, moving north at 20 mph (broadcast media). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, johnston around 400 pm cdt. ankeny and grimes around 405 pm cdt. saylorville around 410 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include saylorville lake. this includes the following highways, interstate 80 between mile markers 122 and 133. interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 5. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 0. 88 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
4/23/2022 7:46 PM CDT	At 745 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near ankeny to near carlisle to 11 miles south of indianola, moving northeast at 60 mph (broadcast media). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
4/23/2022 7:45 PM CDT	Also 1/2 inch diameter hai in polk county IA, 1.9 miles SE of Des Moines, IA
4/23/2022 7:37 PM CDT	At 736 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from johnston to near norwalk to 8 miles southeast of avenue of the saints event center, moving east at 70 mph (public). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, indianola, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, saylorville, mitchellville, southridge mall, jordan creek town center and adventureland amusement park.
4/23/2022 7:26 PM CDT	At 726 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near waukee to near avenue of the saints event center to near lakeside casino, moving northeast at 70 mph (public). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, indianola, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, winterset, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, saylorville, mitchellville, van meter and adventureland amusement park.
4/23/2022 7:14 PM CDT	At 713 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near earlham to 10 miles south of winterset to 7 miles northeast of sun valley lake, moving northeast at 70 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
4/23/2022 6:31 PM CDT	At 631 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near iowa state center to near huxley to des moines int`l airport, moving northeast at 60 mph (law enforcement). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
4/23/2022 6:31 PM CDT	At 631 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near madrid to near polk city to near windsor heights, moving east at 50 mph (law enforcement). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect considerable tree damage. damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include, des moines, ames, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, norwalk, pleasant hill, windsor heights, bondurant, polk city, huxley, saylorville, slater, iowa state center, adventureland amusement park, merle hay mall and iowa events center.
4/23/2022 6:20 PM CDT	At 620 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near woodward to grimes to near west des moines, moving northeast at 50 mph (law enforcement). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include, des moines, ames, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, waukee, boone, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, windsor heights, bondurant, polk city, huxley, saylorville, madrid and slater.
4/23/2022 6:07 PM CDT	At 607 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near perry to near adel to near van meter, moving northeast at 50 mph (law enforcement). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
3/5/2022 6:09 PM CST	At 608 pm cst, a severe thunderstorm was located over mitchellville, or 8 miles east of altoona, moving northeast 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. locations impacted include, newton and baxter. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 50 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
3/5/2022 5:53 PM CST	At 552 pm cst, a severe thunderstorm was located over adventureland amusement park, or over altoona, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, mitchellville around 605 pm cst. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include colfax, newton and baxter. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 87 and 93. interstate 80 between mile markers 131 and 166. interstate 235 between mile markers 4 and 14. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 50 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
3/5/2022 5:32 PM CST	At 532 pm cst, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was located near mitchellville, or 7 miles east of altoona, moving northeast at 45 mph. this is a particularly dangerous situation. take cover now! (weather spotters confirmed tornado). Hazards include damaging tornado. You are in a life-threatening situation. flying debris may be deadly to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be destroyed. considerable damage to homes, businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction is possible. The tornado will be near, colfax and prairie city around 540 pm cst.
3/5/2022 5:21 PM CST	At 521 pm cst, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was located over pleasant hill, moving northeast at 45 mph. this is a particularly dangerous situation. take cover now! (weather spotters confirmed tornado). Hazards include damaging tornado. You are in a life-threatening situation. flying debris may be deadly to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be destroyed. considerable damage to homes, businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction is possible. the tornado will be near, altoona and bondurant around 525 pm cst. Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include mitchellville, colfax and prairie city.
3/5/2022 5:05 PM CST	At 505 pm cst, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was located over norwalk, moving northeast at 45 mph. this is a particularly dangerous situation. take cover now! (weather spotters confirmed tornado). Hazards include damaging tornado. You are in a life-threatening situation. flying debris may be deadly to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be destroyed. considerable damage to homes, businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction is possible. the tornado will be near, des moines int`l airport around 510 pm cst. southridge mall, principal park and iowa events center around 515 pm cst. des moines, pleasant hill, carlisle and iowa state fairgrounds around 520 pm cst. prairie meadows and adventureland amusement park around 525 pm cst. other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include altoona, bondurant, mitchellville, colfax and prairie city. this includes the following highways, interstate 80 between mile markers 139 and 163. Interstate 235 between mile markers 7 and 13.
3/5/2022 4:58 PM CST	At 457 pm cst, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was located near norwalk, moving northeast at 45 mph. this tornado will be near norwalk soon. please take shelter immediately if you are in norwalk. this is a particularly dangerous situation. take cover now! (weather spotters confirmed tornado). Hazards include damaging tornado. You are in a life-threatening situation. flying debris may be deadly to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be destroyed. considerable damage to homes, businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction is possible. Locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, indianola, norwalk, pleasant hill, windsor heights, carlisle, saylorville, southridge mall, iowa state fairgrounds, principal park, des moines int`l airport, drake stadium and knapp center, iowa events center, hartford, martensdale, cumming, patterson, bevington and spring hill.
3/5/2022 4:53 PM CST	At 453 pm cst, a severe thunderstorm was located over earlham, or 11 miles northwest of winterset, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, de soto around 505 pm cst. van meter around 510 pm cst. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include adel, dallas center, waukee, urbandale and grimes. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 71 and 72. interstate 80 between mile markers 97 and 127. interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 2. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
3/5/2022 4:51 PM CST	At 451 pm cst, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was located 7 miles northwest of avenue of the saints event center, or 8 miles east of winterset, moving northeast at 45 mph. this is a particularly dangerous situation. take cover now! (weather spotters confirmed tornado. damage has been reported near the winterset area and just south). Hazards include damaging tornado. You are in a life-threatening situation. flying debris may be deadly to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be destroyed. considerable damage to homes, businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction is possible. Locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, indianola, norwalk, pleasant hill, windsor heights, carlisle, saylorville, southridge mall, iowa state fairgrounds, principal park, des moines int`l airport, drake stadium and knapp center, iowa events center, hartford, martensdale, cumming, patterson, bevington and spring hill.
3/5/2022 4:39 PM CST	At 439 pm cst, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was located over winterset, moving northeast at 50 mph. this is a particularly dangerous situation. take cover now! (radar confirmed tornado). Hazards include damaging tornado. You are in a life-threatening situation. flying debris may be deadly to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be destroyed. considerable damage to homes, businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction is possible. Locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, indianola, norwalk, pleasant hill, winterset, windsor heights, carlisle, saylorville, southridge mall, iowa state fairgrounds, principal park, des moines int`l airport, drake stadium and knapp center, iowa events center, hartford, martensdale, cumming, patterson and bevington.
3/5/2022 4:34 PM CST	At 434 pm cst, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near winterset, moving northeast at 50 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado and golf ball size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.
12/15/2021 6:27 PM CST	Storm damage reported in polk county IA, 4.2 miles NE of Des Moines, IA
12/15/2021 6:24 PM CST	At 623 pm cst, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from slater to near new virginia, moving east at 75 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts. Expect considerable tree damage. damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. severe thunderstorms will be near, melcher-dallas around 640 pm cst. other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include baxter and rock creek lake. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 39 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 101. interstate 80 between mile markers 118 and 189. interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14. thunderstorm damage threat, considerable hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 70 mph.
12/15/2021 6:19 PM CST	At 619 pm cst, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 12 miles north of state center to near baxter to near carlisle, moving east at 80 mph. these are destructive storms for central iowa (radar indicated). Hazards include 80 mph wind gusts. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be heavily damaged. expect considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. extensive tree damage and power outages are likely. Locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, indianola, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, winterset, adel, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, polk city, huxley and saylorville.
12/15/2021 5:55 PM CST	At 554 pm cst, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near boone to grimes to near winterset, moving east at 80 mph. dallas county emergency management confirmed 80 mph winds moving through the county. these are destructive storms for central iowa (emergency management). Hazards include 80 mph wind gusts. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be heavily damaged. expect considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. extensive tree damage and power outages are likely. Locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, indianola, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, perry, winterset, adel, greenfield, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant and polk city.
12/15/2021 5:40 PM CST	At 539 pm cst, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles northwest of perry to 10 miles southwest of winterset, moving east at 65 mph. these are destructive storms for central iowa (radar indicated). Hazards include 80 mph wind gusts. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be heavily damaged. expect considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. extensive tree damage and power outages are likely. Locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, indianola, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, perry, winterset, adel, greenfield, guthrie center, windsor heights, carlisle and bondurant.
12/15/2021 5:10 PM CST	At 509 pm cst, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near coon rapids to 8 miles north of lake icaria, moving east at 80 mph. these are destructive storms for central iowa (radar indicated). Hazards include 80 mph wind gusts. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be heavily damaged. expect considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.
8/31/2021 12:19 AM CDT	At 1219 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles northeast of baxter to near indianola, moving southeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, rock creek lake. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/31/2021 12:17 AM CDT	Wires down near 55th and universit in polk county IA, 5 miles ESE of Des Moines, IA
8/31/2021 12:10 AM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for northern and central polk, story, southwestern marshall, southeastern boone and eastern dallas counties will expire at 1215 am cdt, the storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm. a severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect for southeast polk county and areas to the east and southeast until 1230 am cdt. to report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. they will relay your report to the national weather service des moines.
8/30/2021 11:58 PM CDT	Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from des moines int airport (dsm) for incorrect tim in polk county IA, 4.2 miles NE of Des Moines, IA
8/30/2021 11:57 PM CDT	Tree down... wires down. time estimated from koax rada in polk county IA, 1.3 miles NE of Des Moines, IA
8/30/2021 11:54 PM CDT	At 1153 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near state center to near norwalk, moving southeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. severe thunderstorms will be near, baxter around 1200 am cdt. indianola around 1205 am cdt. other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include rock creek lake. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 59 and 69, and between mile markers 87 and 89. interstate 80 between mile markers 135 and 177. interstate 235 between mile markers 4 and 14. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/30/2021 11:51 PM CDT	Large tree down across the road. time estimated from koax rada in polk county IA, 3.6 miles ESE of Des Moines, IA
8/30/2021 11:47 PM CDT	At 1146 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over bondurant, or near altoona, moving southeast at 15 mph (trained weather spotters reported 60 mph wind gusts in polk city at 1142 pm cdt). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, bondurant. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 0. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/30/2021 11:29 PM CDT	At 1129 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over slater, or 9 miles north of ankeny, moving southeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, saylorville around 1140 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include ankeny and bondurant. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 68 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 120. interstate 80 between mile markers 116 and 139. interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 8, and between mile markers 13 and 14. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 0. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/30/2021 11:58 AM CDT	Storm damage reported in polk county IA, 4.2 miles NE of Des Moines, IA
7/9/2021 2:52 PM CDT	At 251 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near indianola, moving southeast at 25 mph (trained weather spotters. at 249pm, ping pong ball sized hail was reported east indianola). 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. Locations impacted include, indianola, carlisle, pleasantville, hartford, ackworth, swan and sandyville.
7/9/2021 2:38 PM CDT	At 237 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near indianola, moving southeast at 30 mph (trained weather spotters. quarter sized hail was recently reported in carlisle, and larger hail to ping pong ball is still possible). 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. Locations impacted include, des moines, indianola, norwalk, pleasant hill, carlisle, pleasantville, southridge mall, des moines int`l airport, hartford, runnells, ackworth, swan, spring hill, sandyville and lake ahquabi state park.
7/9/2021 2:27 PM CDT	At 226 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over southridge mall, or near norwalk, moving southeast at 30 mph (trained weather spotters. this storm has a history of golfball to 3 inch hail). 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. locations impacted include, carlisle and indianola. This includes interstate 235 between mile markers 10 and 11.
7/9/2021 2:24 PM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 1.3 miles SSE of Des Moines, IA, at the capital complex.
7/9/2021 2:23 PM CDT	Golf Ball sized hail reported 3.5 miles NE of Des Moines, IA, ongoing at time of report.
7/9/2021 2:21 PM CDT	Golf Ball sized hail reported 1.2 miles S of Des Moines, IA, increased hail size at the state capitol.
7/9/2021 2:18 PM CDT	At 217 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over des moines, moving southeast at 30 mph. this is a very dangerous storm (trained weather spotters. this storm has a history of producing golfball to 3 inch diameter hail). Hazards include baseball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be severely injured. expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs, siding, and vehicles. this severe storm will be near, pleasant hill around 225 pm cdt. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 68 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 96. interstate 80 between mile markers 118 and 147. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
7/9/2021 2:16 PM CDT	Half Dollar sized hail reported 1.2 miles S of Des Moines, IA, at the state capitol.
7/9/2021 2:15 PM CDT	Ping Pong Ball sized hail reported 3.3 miles ESE of Des Moines, IA, most hail was between dime and nickel size at 31st and ingersoll avenue... but largest estimated was 1.5 inches. hail at time of report.
7/9/2021 2:15 PM CDT	Tea Cup sized hail reported 4.8 miles SE of Des Moines, IA, picture via social media of 3.25 inch hail in beaverdale. time estimated via radar.
7/9/2021 2:14 PM CDT	Ping Pong Ball sized hail reported 5 miles SE of Des Moines, IA, three-quarters to as large as ping pong sized hail.
7/9/2021 2:08 PM CDT	At 207 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over merle hay mall, or near des moines, moving southeast at 30 mph. this is a very dangerous storm (trained weather spotters. this storm has a history of producing hail up to 3 inches in diameter. this is a very dangerous situation). Hazards include baseball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be severely injured. expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs, siding, and vehicles. this severe storm will be near, des moines and drake stadium and knapp center around 210 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include principal park, iowa events center, des moines int`l airport, iowa state fairgrounds and pleasant hill. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 68 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 96. interstate 80 between mile markers 116 and 147. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
7/9/2021 2:06 PM CDT	Golf Ball sized hail reported 5.4 miles ESE of Des Moines, IA, largest hail was golf ball sized around 206pm.
7/9/2021 2:06 PM CDT	At 204 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over windsor heights, or near urbandale, moving southeast at 30 mph. this is a very dangerous storm (trained weather spotters. this storm has a history of producing hail up to 3 inches in diameter. this is a very dangerous situation). Hazards include baseball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be severely injured. expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs, siding, and vehicles. this severe thunderstorm will be near, des moines around 210 pm cdt. principal park around 215 pm cdt. norwalk, des moines int`l airport and iowa state fairgrounds around 220 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include pleasant hill, southridge mall, carlisle and indianola. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 45 and 68. Interstate 235 between mile markers 10 and 11.
7/9/2021 2:02 PM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 5.7 miles SE of Des Moines, IA, report from mping: quarter (1.00 in.).
7/9/2021 1:54 PM CDT	At 153 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over grimes, moving southeast at 25 mph. this is a very dangerous storm (trained weather spotters. three inch hail was reported with this storm in woodward). Hazards include three inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be severely injured. expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs, siding, and vehicles. this severe storm will be near, saylorville around 200 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include clive, merle hay mall, valley west mall, jordan creek town center, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, windsor heights, drake stadium and knapp center, iowa events center, des moines int`l airport, principal park, iowa state fairgrounds and pleasant hill. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 68 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 97. interstate 80 between mile markers 112 and 148. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
7/9/2021 1:40 PM CDT	At 138 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over granger, or 7 miles northwest of grimes, moving southeast at 30 mph. this is a very rare and dangerous storm!! (trained weather spotters reported baseball sized hail. hail to softball sized is possible. this is a rare and very dangerouns situation. take cover now!). Hazards include softball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be severely injured. expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs, siding, and vehicles. this severe storm will be near, polk city and saylorville lake around 145 pm cdt. waukee and grimes around 150 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include urbandale, johnston, saylorville, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, clive, windsor heights, merle hay mall, valley west mall, jordan creek town center, drake stadium and knapp center, iowa events center, des moines int`l airport, principal park, iowa state fairgrounds and pleasant hill. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 68 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 103. interstate 80 between mile markers 109 and 149. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
7/9/2021 1:32 PM CDT	At 131 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over woodward, or 11 miles east of perry, moving southeast at 30 mph. this is a very dangerous storm (trained weather spotters. at 128 pm, baseball sized hail was reported near woodward with this storm). Hazards include baseball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be severely injured. expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs, siding, and vehicles. this severe storm will be near, granger, saylorville lake and big creek lake around 140 pm cdt. polk city around 145 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include urbandale, grimes, saylorville, west des moines, johnston, clive, windsor heights, merle hay mall, valley west mall, des moines, ankeny, drake stadium and knapp center, altoona, bondurant, iowa events center, principal park, des moines int`l airport, prairie meadows, adventureland amusement park and iowa state fairgrounds. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 68 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 103. interstate 80 between mile markers 109 and 149. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
7/9/2021 1:27 PM CDT	At 126 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over woodward, or 9 miles east of perry, moving southeast at 30 mph (radar indicated. this storm has a history of producing large hail to golf ball sized hail with larger hail to tennis ball sized possible). Hazards include tennis ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, madrid around 130 pm cdt. granger, saylorville lake and big creek lake around 140 pm cdt. polk city around 145 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include waukee, urbandale, grimes, saylorville, west des moines, johnston, clive, windsor heights, merle hay mall, valley west mall, des moines, ankeny and drake stadium and knapp center. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 68 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 103. interstate 80 between mile markers 109 and 149. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
6/22/2021 6:23 PM CDT	At 622 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near indianola, moving southeast at 45 mph (at 620 pm, emergency management reported ping pong ball size hail in indianola). 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 remain over mainly rural areas of eastern warren county, including the following locations, otter creek county park, ackworth, milo, lake ahquabi state park and sandyville.
6/22/2021 6:11 PM CDT	At 611 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near indianola, moving southeast at 35 mph (radar indicated. the public has reported quarter size hail south of norwalk). 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, indianola around 615 pm cdt.
6/22/2021 6:01 PM CDT	At 601 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over carlisle, or near pleasant hill, 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. this severe storm will be near, carlisle around 605 pm cdt. this includes the following highways, interstate 80 near mile marker 134. Interstate 235 between mile markers 5 and 12.
6/22/2021 5:58 PM CDT	The national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for. south central polk county in central iowa. warren county in south central iowa. until 645 pm cdt. At 558 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over norwalk,.
6/22/2021 5:46 PM CDT	At 546 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over iowa events center, or over des moines, moving southeast at 25 mph (radar indicated. multiple reports of quarter size hail have come in from trained spotters). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe storm will be near, des moines around 550 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include southridge mall, iowa state fairgrounds, pleasant hill and carlisle. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 70 and 72. interstate 80 between mile markers 122 and 137. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
6/22/2021 5:30 PM CDT	At 530 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over urbandale, moving southeast at 25 mph (radar indicated. trained spotters have already reported at least quarter size hail with this storm). Hazards include ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, valley west mall around 535 pm cdt. windsor heights, saylorville and merle hay mall around 540 pm cdt. drake stadium and knapp center around 545 pm cdt. des moines, ankeny, iowa events center, principal park and des moines int`l airport around 550 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include norwalk, southridge mall, iowa state fairgrounds, pleasant hill and carlisle. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 70 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 88. interstate 80 between mile markers 122 and 139. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
5/26/2021 12:02 AM CDT	At 1202 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over carlisle, or over pleasant hill, moving east at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, des moines, pleasant hill, carlisle, hartford, runnells and swan.
5/25/2021 11:53 PM CDT	At 1153 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over pleasant hill, moving east at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern polk, northwestern marion, southwestern jasper and northeastern warren counties, including the following locations, runnells, swan and hartford.
5/25/2021 11:36 PM CDT	Half Dollar sized hail reported 3.3 miles ESE of Des Moines, IA, corrects previous hail report from 2 wnw des moines. report via social media. time estimated by radar.
5/25/2021 11:36 AM CDT	Half Dollar sized hail reported 3.3 miles ESE of Des Moines, IA, report via social media. time estimated by radar.
8/10/2020 11:33 AM CDT	At 1133 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from conrad to near grinnell to pella, moving east at 70 mph. these are very dangerous storms (radar indicated). Hazards include 80 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be heavily damaged. expect considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. extensive tree damage and power outages are likely. locations impacted include, marshalltown, newton, altoona, oskaloosa, pella, grinnell, pleasant hill, nevada, toledo, montezuma, carlisle, bondurant, story city, tama, mitchellville, colfax, monroe, traer, prairie city and state center. This includes interstate 80 between mile markers 142 and 204.
8/10/2020 11:19 AM CDT	Large tree dow in polk county IA, 5.2 miles E of Des Moines, IA
8/10/2020 11:19 AM CDT	At 1118 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 12 miles southwest of eldora to near newton to pleasantville, moving east at 70 mph. these are very dangerous storms (radar indicated). Hazards include 80 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be heavily damaged. expect considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.
8/10/2020 11:14 AM CDT	Large tree branches dow in polk county IA, 2.8 miles SE of Des Moines, IA
8/10/2020 11:12 AM CDT	At 1112 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles northwest of pleasantville to near leon, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts. Expect considerable tree damage. damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. locations impacted include, west des moines, indianola, norwalk, knoxville, osceola, chariton, pleasantville, melcher-dallas, lakeside casino, knoxville raceway, avenue of the saints event center, lake red rock, milo, hartford, murray, st. charles, russell, new virginia, truro and martensdale. This includes interstate 35 between mile markers 25 and 66.
8/10/2020 11:07 AM CDT	At 1106 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near roland to mitchellville to near carlisle, moving east at 60 mph. these are very dangerous storms (law enforcement). Hazards include 80 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be heavily damaged. expect considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. extensive tree damage and power outages are likely. locations impacted include, des moines, ames, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, newton, altoona, pella, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, nevada, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, story city, polk city and huxley. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 67 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 126. interstate 80 between mile markers 122 and 174. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
8/10/2020 11:05 AM CDT	Twelve inch to eight inch diameter trees dow in polk county IA, 4.9 miles SSE of Des Moines, IA
8/10/2020 11:04 AM CDT	Asos station kdsm des moines international airpor in polk county IA, 4.6 miles NE of Des Moines, IA
8/10/2020 11:00 AM CDT	Several large tree limbs down and a couple tree trunks snapped. roads blocke in polk county IA, 3.4 miles ENE of Des Moines, IA
8/10/2020 10:51 AM CDT	At 1050 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from norwalk to near sun valley lake, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
8/10/2020 10:46 AM CDT	At 1045 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 miles north of boone to saylorville lake to 6 miles southeast of van meter, moving east at 70 mph. these are very dangerous storms (radar indicated). Hazards include 80 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be heavily damaged. expect considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. extensive tree damage and power outages are likely. locations impacted include, des moines, ames, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, newton, altoona, pella, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, nevada, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, story city, polk city and huxley. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 67 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 126. interstate 80 between mile markers 122 and 174. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
8/10/2020 10:39 AM CDT	At 1039 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 10 miles northwest of boone to near granger to near van meter, moving east at 70 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
7/14/2020 8:41 PM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for southern polk, southeastern dallas and northwestern warren counties will expire at 845 pm cdt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and has exited the warned area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however heavy rain is still possible with this thunderstorm. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 1100 pm cdt for central and south central iowa.
7/14/2020 8:31 PM CDT	At 831 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over iowa events center, or over des moines, moving southeast at 15 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, altoona, norwalk, pleasant hill, southridge mall, iowa state fairgrounds, principal park, des moines int`l airport, jordan creek town center, iowa events center, adventureland amusement park, prairie meadows, cumming, weh-weh-neh-kee state park and walnut woods state park. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 64 and 71, and near mile marker 87. interstate 80 between mile markers 138 and 140. Interstate 235 between mile markers 7 and 14.
7/14/2020 8:20 PM CDT	At 820 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over drake stadium and knapp center, or near des moines, moving southeast at 15 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, norwalk, pleasant hill, windsor heights, saylorville, southridge mall, jordan creek town center, merle hay mall, iowa events center, iowa state fairgrounds, principal park, des moines int`l airport, drake stadium and knapp center and valley west mall. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 64 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 89. interstate 80 between mile markers 123 and 140. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
7/14/2020 8:09 PM CDT	At 754 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over urbandale, moving southeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
7/14/2020 8:07 PM CDT	Public calls in repor in polk county IA, 6.1 miles SE of Des Moines, IA
7/14/2020 7:55 PM CDT	At 754 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over urbandale, moving southeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
7/14/2020 7:41 PM CDT	At 716 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over saylorville lake, or near grimes, moving southeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
7/14/2020 7:22 PM CDT	At 722 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over saylorville lake, or near johnston, moving southeast at 15 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado and quarter size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. this dangerous storm will be near, johnston and saylorville around 740 pm cdt. ankeny around 745 pm cdt. This includes interstate 80 between mile markers 132 and 133.
7/14/2020 7:16 PM CDT	At 716 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over saylorville lake, or near grimes, moving southeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
7/14/2020 7:15 PM CDT	Power lines down. via social media. time estimate in polk county IA, 4.9 miles SSE of Des Moines, IA
7/14/2020 7:05 PM CDT	Trees down in des moines beaverdale neighborhood. time estimate in polk county IA, 4.8 miles SE of Des Moines, IA
6/22/2020 1:56 AM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for southeastern polk and western jasper counties will expire at 200 am cdt, the storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with the backend of the thunderstorm. remember, a severe thunderstorm warning still remains in effect for for central and eastern jasper county until 230 am cdt for 60 mph winds.
6/22/2020 1:36 AM CDT	At 135 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near newton, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, newton, altoona, pleasant hill, carlisle, bondurant, mitchellville, colfax, monroe, prairie city, prairie meadows, adventureland amusement park, iowa speedway, runnells, mingo, lambs grove, reasnor, valeria, prairie city krohn airport and newton municipal airport. This includes interstate 80 between mile markers 140 and 168.
6/22/2020 1:30 AM CDT	Observation from personal weather station. as602 3 nnw pleasant hil in polk county IA, 5.4 miles SW of Des Moines, IA
6/22/2020 1:18 AM CDT	At 118 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over mitchellville, or 7 miles east of altoona, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
6/22/2020 1:05 AM CDT	Tree down on road. time estimated from rada in polk county IA, 1.7 miles SW of Des Moines, IA
6/22/2020 1:05 AM CDT	Tree damage along e douglas. time estimated from rada in polk county IA, 4.5 miles SSW of Des Moines, IA
6/22/2020 1:00 AM CDT	Idot reports wires and trees down along e 14th/highway 69. tree blocking southbound lanes. time estimated from rada in polk county IA, 1.9 miles S of Des Moines, IA
6/5/2020 5:16 AM CDT	At 515 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near indianola to 8 miles southwest of avenue of the saints event center, moving southeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, indianola, carlisle, monroe, pleasantville, prairie city, avenue of the saints event center, hartford, st. charles, runnells, new virginia, truro, martensdale, st. marys, east peru, ackworth, swan, spring hill, sandyville and lake ahquabi state park. This includes interstate 35 between mile markers 42 and 56.
6/5/2020 5:00 AM CDT	Des moines aso in polk county IA, 4.2 miles NE of Des Moines, IA
6/5/2020 4:58 AM CDT	Tree branches and power lines down near se 5th street and hart avenue. time estimate in polk county IA, 3 miles N of Des Moines, IA
6/5/2020 4:45 AM CDT	At 444 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from saylorville to near earlham, moving southeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts. Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
6/5/2020 4:37 AM CDT	At 437 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near saylorville lake to near earlham, moving southeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, waukee, grimes, perry, adel, windsor heights, bondurant, polk city, huxley, saylorville, madrid, stuart, dallas center and slater. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 67 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 102. interstate 80 between mile markers 97 and 146. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
6/5/2020 4:12 AM CDT	At 411 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near boone speedway to 6 miles north of panora, moving southeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
6/3/2020 5:14 AM CDT	At 514 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over adventureland amusement park, or near altoona, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, ankeny, altoona, pleasant hill, bondurant, saylorville, mitchellville, colfax, prairie city, prairie meadows, iowa state fairgrounds, principal park, adventureland amusement park, iowa events center, mingo, valeria, weh-weh-neh-kee state park, margo frankel woods state park and ankeny regional airport. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 87 and 95. interstate 80 between mile markers 135 and 156. Interstate 235 between mile markers 8 and 14.
6/3/2020 5:05 AM CDT	At 505 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over saylorville, or near ankeny, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, pleasant hill, grimes, windsor heights, bondurant, polk city, saylorville, mitchellville, colfax, prairie city, saylorville lake, adventureland amusement park, merle hay mall and iowa events center. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 71 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 99. interstate 80 between mile markers 123 and 156. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
6/3/2020 4:49 AM CDT	At 449 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over grimes, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
10/1/2019 5:55 PM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for eastern polk, southwestern jasper and north central warren counties will expire at 600 pm cdt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. a tornado watch remains in effect until 1000 pm cdt for central and south central iowa.
10/1/2019 5:41 PM CDT	At 524 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over des moines int`l airport, or near des moines, moving northeast at 30 mph. this is a very dangerous storm (radar indicated). Hazards include baseball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be severely injured. expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs, siding, and vehicles. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, norwalk, pleasant hill, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, saylorville, mitchellville, prairie city, southridge mall, adventureland amusement park, merle hay mall, iowa events center and prairie meadows. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 near mile marker 72, and between mile markers 87 and 93. interstate 80 between mile markers 122 and 125, and between mile markers 131 and 151. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
10/1/2019 5:34 PM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 2.4 miles SE of Des Moines, IA
10/1/2019 5:32 PM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 1.5 miles SE of Des Moines, IA, report from mping: quarter (1.00 in.).
10/1/2019 5:32 PM CDT	Ping Pong Ball sized hail reported 2.2 miles ENE of Des Moines, IA, video via social media.
10/1/2019 5:32 PM CDT	Baseball sized hail reported 2.6 miles ESE of Des Moines, IA, social media picture of baseball size hail in des moines.
10/1/2019 5:31 PM CDT	Half Dollar sized hail reported 0.5 miles ENE of Des Moines, IA
10/1/2019 5:30 PM CDT	Tennis Ball sized hail reported 2.6 miles ENE of Des Moines, IA, from who tv. time estimated from radar.
10/1/2019 5:27 PM CDT	Golf Ball sized hail reported 4.2 miles NE of Des Moines, IA, golf ball sized hail relayed via broadcast media.
10/1/2019 5:24 PM CDT	At 524 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over des moines int`l airport, or near des moines, moving northeast at 30 mph. this is a very dangerous storm (radar indicated). Hazards include baseball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be severely injured. expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs, siding, and vehicles. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, norwalk, pleasant hill, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, saylorville, mitchellville, prairie city, southridge mall, adventureland amusement park, merle hay mall, iowa events center and prairie meadows. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 near mile marker 72, and between mile markers 87 and 93. interstate 80 between mile markers 122 and 125, and between mile markers 131 and 151. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
10/1/2019 5:18 PM CDT	At 518 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over des moines int`l airport, or over norwalk, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
10/1/2019 5:07 PM CDT	At 507 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles north of avenue of the saints event center, or 9 miles southwest of norwalk, moving northeast at 30 mph (radar indicated rotation). 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, west des moines and norwalk around 530 pm cdt. other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include walnut woods state park, bevington, spring hill, martensdale, patterson, cumming and badger creek state park. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 57 and 72. interstate 80 between mile markers 121 and 125. Interstate 235 near mile marker 1.
10/1/2019 4:58 PM CDT	At 458 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near winterset, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated rotation). 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, jordan creek town center around 520 pm cdt. west des moines, clive and norwalk around 530 pm cdt. other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include walnut woods state park, bevington, spring hill, martensdale, patterson, cumming, badger creek state park and winterset-madison county airport. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 57 and 72. interstate 80 between mile markers 121 and 124. Interstate 235 near mile marker 1.
9/22/2019 12:51 AM CDT	At 1251 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near pleasant hill, 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.
9/10/2019 4:18 AM CDT	At 417 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over mitchellville, or 8 miles northeast of altoona, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated. at 350 am cdt a tree fell on a power line in south des moines near indianola ave and easter lake. tree damage was also reported near mason ave in south des moines). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, ankeny, altoona, pleasant hill, bondurant, mitchellville, colfax, prairie city, prairie meadows, iowa state fairgrounds, adventureland amusement park, runnells, valeria, weh-weh-neh-kee state park and prairie city krohn airport. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 87 and 88. interstate 80 between mile markers 138 and 162. Interstate 235 between mile markers 11 and 14.
9/10/2019 4:12 AM CDT	At 411 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over mitchellville, or near altoona, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated. at 350 am cdt a tree fell on a power line in south des moines near indianola ave and easter lake. tree damage was also reported near mason ave in south des moines). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, ankeny, altoona, pleasant hill, carlisle, bondurant, mitchellville, colfax, prairie city, prairie meadows, iowa state fairgrounds, principal park, adventureland amusement park, iowa events center, runnells, valeria, weh-weh-neh-kee state park and prairie city krohn airport. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 87 and 88. interstate 80 between mile markers 138 and 161. Interstate 235 between mile markers 8 and 14.
9/10/2019 3:57 AM CDT	At 356 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over pleasant hill, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
9/10/2019 3:55 AM CDT	Dsm public safety reports tree fell on power line causing power flashes in south des moine in polk county IA, 2.5 miles NNW of Des Moines, IA
9/10/2019 3:50 AM CDT	Reports trees down in neighborhood; strong winds over 60 mp in polk county IA, 3.9 miles NNE of Des Moines, IA
9/9/2019 7:55 PM CDT	At 755 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over merle hay mall, or over johnston, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, grimes, windsor heights, polk city, saylorville, big creek lake, drake stadium and knapp center, saylorville lake, valley west mall, merle hay mall, des moines int`l airport, elkhart, alleman, sheldahl and walnut woods state park. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 70 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 101. interstate 80 between mile markers 122 and 138. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 7.
9/9/2019 7:47 PM CDT	At 747 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over jordan creek town center, or over clive, moving northeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
9/9/2019 5:25 PM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for northern polk, southwestern story and boone counties will expire at 530 pm cdt, the storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds are still possible with these thunderstorms. a tornado watch remains in effect until 1000 pm cdt for central iowa. remember, a severe thunderstorm warning still remains in effect for hardin, hamilton and portions of story and marshall counties until 600 pm.
9/9/2019 4:57 PM CDT	At 439 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near perry to near granger to waukee, moving northeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
9/9/2019 4:39 PM CDT	At 439 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near perry to near granger to waukee, moving northeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
9/9/2019 3:51 AM CDT	At 350 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over west des moines, moving north at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, urbandale, clive, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, windsor heights, southridge mall, iowa state fairgrounds, principal park, des moines int`l airport, drake stadium and knapp center, jordan creek town center, valley west mall, merle hay mall, iowa events center, cumming and spring hill. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 60 and 72. interstate 80 between mile markers 116 and 128. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 12.
9/9/2019 3:24 AM CDT	At 324 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles southwest of norwalk, moving northeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
8/20/2019 5:32 AM CDT	The national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for. southern polk county in central iowa. southwestern jasper county in central iowa. northern warren county in south central iowa. Until 615 am cdt.
7/20/2019 7:29 PM CDT	At 728 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over bondurant, or near altoona, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, norwalk, pleasant hill, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, saylorville, mitchellville, southridge mall, adventureland amusement park, merle hay mall, iowa events center, prairie meadows and iowa state fairgrounds. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 63 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 91. interstate 80 between mile markers 122 and 126, and between mile markers 129 and 149. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
7/20/2019 7:00 PM CDT	At 659 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over saylorville lake, or over johnston, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
7/20/2019 5:29 PM CDT	At 529 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from baxter to near indianola, moving east at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
7/20/2019 5:08 PM CDT	At 508 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near saylorville lake, or near ankeny, moving southeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, polk city, huxley, saylorville, mitchellville, slater, baxter and southridge mall. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 near mile marker 72, and between mile markers 87 and 105. interstate 80 between mile markers 123 and 151. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
7/20/2019 4:59 PM CDT	At 459 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over granger, or near grimes, moving southeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
7/3/2019 4:17 PM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for northwestern polk, southern boone and dallas counties has expired, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened just below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning has been allowed to expire. however gusty winds to 50 mph and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.
7/3/2019 3:39 PM CDT	At 339 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near perry, moving southeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
6/15/2019 5:51 PM CDT	At 550 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near pleasantville, or 11 miles northwest of knoxville, moving east at 45 mph (trained weather spotters. several reports of winds from 60 to 70 mph have been reported with this storm). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, altoona, norwalk, pleasant hill, carlisle, mitchellville, colfax, monroe, pleasantville, prairie city, southridge mall, iowa state fairgrounds, prairie meadows, adventureland amusement park, lake red rock, hartford, runnells, swan and prairie city krohn airport. This includes interstate 80 near mile marker 144, near mile marker 147, and between mile markers 149 and 162.
6/15/2019 5:35 PM CDT	Couple large tree limbs down with one estimated around a foot in diameter falling and damaging a chain link fence on wade street. another 5 inch diameter branch down on in polk county IA, 3.9 miles NNE of Des Moines, IA
6/15/2019 5:35 PM CDT	Tree branch and powerline down. via social media/snapchat. time estimated from rada in polk county IA, 3.3 miles NNE of Des Moines, IA
6/15/2019 5:34 PM CDT	Reported at des moines international airpor in polk county IA, 3.8 miles NE of Des Moines, IA
6/15/2019 5:33 PM CDT	Woi-tv viewer shared photo large tree that snapped near sw 18th street and army post rd in des moine in polk county IA, 3.5 miles NE of Des Moines, IA
6/15/2019 5:33 PM CDT	Trained spotter estimates 60 mph gust near blank park zo in polk county IA, 3.9 miles NNE of Des Moines, IA
6/15/2019 5:26 PM CDT	At 525 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over southridge mall, or near des moines, moving east at 35 mph (trained weather spotters. at 530pm...a wind gust of 62 mph was reported at the des moines international airport). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, clive, altoona, norwalk, pleasant hill, windsor heights, carlisle, mitchellville, colfax, monroe, pleasantville, prairie city, southridge mall, adventureland amusement park, iowa events center, prairie meadows, iowa state fairgrounds, principal park and des moines int`l airport. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 63 and 72. interstate 80 between mile markers 123 and 124, near mile marker 140, between mile markers 143 and 144, and between mile markers 146 and 162. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
6/15/2019 5:20 PM CDT	At 520 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over des moines int`l airport, or near norwalk, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/15/2019 5:14 PM CDT	At 513 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near state center to 10 miles northeast of bondurant to near saylorville, moving southeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, ankeny, altoona, pleasant hill, nevada, bondurant, huxley, saylorville, mitchellville, colfax, baxter, adventureland amusement park, iowa events center, prairie meadows, iowa state fairgrounds, principal park, maxwell, colo, melbourne and cambridge. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 87 and 108. interstate 80 between mile markers 136 and 152. Interstate 235 between mile markers 9 and 14.
6/15/2019 5:09 PM CDT	At 509 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near state center to 10 miles north of bondurant to saylorville, moving southeast at 45 mph (radar indicated. this storm has a history of producing wind gusts over 60 mph). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, ames, ankeny, johnston, altoona, pleasant hill, nevada, bondurant, polk city, huxley, saylorville, madrid, mitchellville, colfax, slater, baxter, saylorville lake, adventureland amusement park, iowa events center and big creek lake. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 87 and 114. interstate 80 between mile markers 132 and 152. Interstate 235 between mile markers 7 and 14.
6/15/2019 4:51 PM CDT	At 450 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near huxley, or near ames, moving southeast at 35 mph (trained weather spotters. the ames airport recently gusted to 65 mph). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
5/27/2019 7:03 AM CDT	Several 3+ inch tree branches broken across beaverdale neighborhood - 2000+ without power delayed repor in polk county IA, 4.5 miles SE of Des Moines, IA
5/27/2019 6:49 AM CDT	At 649 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from johnston to 8 miles west of melcher-dallas, moving northeast at 80 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
5/16/2019 9:55 PM CDT	At 954 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near carlisle, or 7 miles south of pleasant hill, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, adel, carlisle, de soto, van meter, southridge mall, principal park, des moines int`l airport, jordan creek town center, iowa events center, iowa state fairgrounds, hartford, runnells, cumming, badger creek state park and walnut woods state park. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 63 and 72. interstate 80 between mile markers 106 and 124. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 10.
5/16/2019 9:30 PM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 4.7 miles SSE of Des Moines, IA, public reported quarter sized hail via social media with picture.
5/16/2019 9:29 PM CDT	At 915 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over waukee, moving east at 35 mph (trained weather spotters. a tree was reported downed in the city of des moines). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
5/16/2019 9:15 PM CDT	At 915 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over waukee, moving east at 35 mph (trained weather spotters. a tree was reported downed in the city of des moines). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
5/16/2019 9:08 PM CDT	Tree damage reported near 42nd and forest... des moines... i in polk county IA, 4 miles ESE of Des Moines, IA
5/16/2019 9:00 PM CDT	Half Dollar sized hail reported 6.5 miles SE of Des Moines, IA, public reported half dollar sized hail. report via social media with pictures.
5/16/2019 8:51 PM CDT	Half Dollar sized hail reported 5.6 miles SSE of Des Moines, IA, trained spotter reported larger than quarter sized hail and water covering the roads up to and over the curbs.
5/16/2019 8:48 PM CDT	At 847 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over grimes, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, west des moines, urbandale, johnston, clive, waukee, grimes, adel, windsor heights, dallas center, jordan creek town center, valley west mall, saylorville lake, redfield and walnut woods state park. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 70 and 72. interstate 80 between mile markers 114 and 130. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 3.
5/16/2019 8:47 PM CDT	At 846 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over merle hay mall, or near johnston, moving east at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include ping pong ball size hail. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, altoona, pleasant hill, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, saylorville, mitchellville, colfax, prairie city, southridge mall, adventureland amusement park, merle hay mall, iowa events center, prairie meadows and iowa state fairgrounds. people attending sa-- iowa high school state track should seek safe shelter immediately! this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 87 and 91. interstate 80 between mile markers 131 and 158. Interstate 235 between mile markers 4 and 14.
5/16/2019 8:41 PM CDT	At 841 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over dallas center, or near adel, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, west des moines, urbandale, johnston, clive, waukee, grimes, adel, windsor heights, polk city, dallas center, granger, de soto, big creek lake, jordan creek town center, saylorville lake, valley west mall, redfield, minburn, walnut woods state park and big creek state park. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 68 and 72. interstate 80 between mile markers 114 and 130. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 3.
5/16/2019 8:22 PM CDT	The national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for. western polk county in central iowa. central dallas county in central iowa. until 915 pm cdt. At 822 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near dallas.
5/16/2019 8:16 PM CDT	At 816 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over altoona, moving east at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include ping pong ball size hail. People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles.
5/16/2019 7:37 PM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 5 miles SE of Des Moines, IA, trained spotter reported nickel to quarter sized hail... along with strong winds. no damage seen at the time from the winds.
5/16/2019 7:31 PM CDT	At 731 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over drake stadium and knapp center, or near des moines, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include half dollar size hail. damage to vehicles is expected
5/16/2019 7:30 PM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 6.5 miles SE of Des Moines, IA, trained spotter reported nickel to quarter sized hail.
4/28/2019 9:28 PM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 5.3 miles ESE of Des Moines, IA, report received via mping.
4/28/2019 9:09 PM CDT	At 908 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near van meter, or near waukee, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. damage to vehicles is expected
10/9/2018 6:55 PM CDT	The tornado warning for south central polk and north central warren counties will expire at 700 pm cdt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and has exited the warned area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. a tornado watch remains in effect until 900 pm cdt for central and south central iowa.
10/9/2018 6:46 PM CDT	At 645 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 4 miles south of southridge mall, or just east of norwalk, moving north at 35 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. this dangerous storm will be near, southridge mall around 650 pm cdt. des moines int`l airport around 655 pm cdt. Des moines around 700 pm cdt.
10/9/2018 6:41 PM CDT	At 640 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was 2 miles north of indianola, moving north at 40 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. this dangerous storm will be near, norwalk, carlisle and southridge mall around 650 pm cdt. des moines int`l airport around 655 pm cdt. Des moines and west des moines around 700 pm cdt.
10/9/2018 6:30 PM CDT	At 630 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over indianola, moving north at 35 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. this dangerous storm will be near, norwalk around 650 pm cdt. carlisle, southridge mall and des moines int`l airport around 655 pm cdt. des moines and west des moines around 700 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include spring hill and lake ahquabi state park.
9/18/2018 11:20 AM CDT	Delayed report... time estimated by radar - tree down at lincoln high school - via social medi in polk county IA, 1.7 miles ENE of Des Moines, IA
9/1/2018 8:26 PM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for polk. south central story and east central dallas counties will expire at 830 pm cdt. the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However small hail is still possible with this thunderstorm.
9/1/2018 8:02 PM CDT	At 802 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over grimes, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. Damage to vehicles is expected. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, waukee, grimes, windsor heights, bondurant, polk city, saylorville, mitchellville, granger, saylorville lake, adventureland amusement park, merle hay mall, prairie meadows and big creek lake. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 87 and 102. interstate 80 between mile markers 125 and 149. Interstate 235 between mile markers 13 and 14.
9/1/2018 7:51 PM CDT	At 751 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over grimes, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. damage to vehicles is expected
9/1/2018 7:45 PM CDT	At 744 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over mitchellville, or near altoona, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include golf ball size hail. at 740 pm storm spotters reported golf ball just southeast of ankeny and another report of quarter sized hail in northeast des moines. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. locations impacted include, des moines, ankeny, newton, altoona, pleasant hill, bondurant, mitchellville, colfax, monroe, prairie city, adventureland amusement park, iowa speedway, prairie meadows, iowa state fairgrounds, rock creek lake, sully, kellogg, lambs grove, oakland acres and reasnor. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 87 and 89. interstate 80 between mile markers 138 and 178. Interstate 235 between mile markers 11 and 14.
9/1/2018 7:42 PM CDT	Hen Egg sized hail reported 5.1 miles SSW of Des Moines, IA, reported in norwoodville neighborhood in des moines. via who tv. time estimated.
9/1/2018 7:40 PM CDT	Golf Ball sized hail reported 5.7 miles SW of Des Moines, IA, reported at delaware township fd.
9/1/2018 7:38 PM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 6 miles SW of Des Moines, IA
9/1/2018 7:36 PM CDT	At 736 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over altoona, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include golf ball size hail. People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles.
9/1/2018 7:25 PM CDT	At 713 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over saylorville, or near ankeny, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include golf ball size hail. People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles.
9/1/2018 7:20 PM CDT	Ping Pong Ball sized hail reported 6.1 miles S of Des Moines, IA, reported at saydel high school.
9/1/2018 7:14 PM CDT	At 713 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over saylorville, or near ankeny, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include golf ball size hail. People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles.
9/1/2018 7:07 PM CDT	At 707 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over saylorville lake, or near johnston, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include half dollar size hail. damage to vehicles is expected
9/1/2018 6:53 PM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for northwestern polk and east central dallas counties will expire at 700 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.
9/1/2018 6:42 PM CDT	At 641 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near grimes, moving northeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. Damage to vehicles is expected. locations impacted include, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, waukee, grimes, adel, polk city, saylorville, dallas center, granger, saylorville lake, merle hay mall, big creek lake, alleman, margo frankel woods state park and big creek state park. This includes interstate 80 near mile marker 122, and between mile markers 125 and 132.
9/1/2018 6:31 PM CDT	At 631 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over waukee, moving northeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. Damage to vehicles is expected. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, waukee, grimes, adel, windsor heights, bondurant, polk city, saylorville, dallas center, granger, de soto, van meter, jordan creek town center, saylorville lake and merle hay mall. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 70 and 72, and between mile markers 88 and 100. interstate 80 between mile markers 111 and 137. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 4.
9/1/2018 6:16 PM CDT	At 615 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over waukee, moving northeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include half dollar size hail. Damage to vehicles is expected. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, waukee, grimes, adel, windsor heights, bondurant, polk city, saylorville, dallas center, granger, de soto, van meter, jordan creek town center and saylorville lake. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 70 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 100. interstate 80 between mile markers 105 and 145. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 9, and between mile markers 11 and 14.
9/1/2018 6:08 PM CDT	At 607 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over de soto, or near adel, moving northeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. damage to vehicles is expected
9/1/2018 7:53 AM CDT	At 753 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over valley west mall, or near clive, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, adel, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, saylorville, dallas center, de soto, van meter and southridge mall. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 63 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 95. interstate 80 between mile markers 110 and 145. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
9/1/2018 7:40 AM CDT	At 740 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over van meter, or near waukee, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, adel, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, saylorville, dallas center, earlham, de soto and van meter. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 62 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 95. interstate 80 between mile markers 102 and 145. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
9/1/2018 7:24 AM CDT	At 723 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over earlham, or 11 miles northwest of winterset, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
8/1/2018 8:41 PM CDT	At 841 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near huxley, or 9 miles northeast of ankeny, moving southeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, ames, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, boone, grimes, bondurant, polk city, huxley, saylorville, madrid, slater, granger, iowa state center, saylorville lake, big creek lake, boone speedway, maxwell, cambridge and elkhart. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 90 and 112. Interstate 80 between mile markers 129 and 132.
8/1/2018 8:16 PM CDT	At 816 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near huxley, or near ames, 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.
6/30/2018 9:58 PM CDT	At 958 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles north of mitchellville to near prairie city to 6 miles west of pleasantville, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
6/30/2018 9:34 PM CDT	At 934 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from des moines int`l airport to near indianola to 13 miles northeast of osceola, moving east at 30 mph (law enforcement). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, indianola, norwalk, carlisle, southridge mall, des moines int`l airport, milo, hartford, runnells, martensdale, cumming, st. marys, ackworth, spring hill, bevington, sandyville, lake ahquabi state park and otter creek county park. People attending confirmed-- storm clean up should seek safe shelter immediately! this includes interstate 35 between mile markers 50 and 53, and between mile markers 55 and 68.
6/30/2018 9:23 PM CDT	At 904 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over des moines, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
6/30/2018 9:11 PM CDT	At 910 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near van meter to near avenue of the saints event center to 8 miles north of lakeside casino, moving east at 50 mph. a tree was reported in winterset and roof damage to a home with this storm (law enforcement). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
6/30/2018 9:04 PM CDT	At 904 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over des moines, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
6/30/2018 5:20 PM CDT	At 520 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over waukee, moving north at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, west des moines, urbandale, clive, waukee, grimes, adel, windsor heights, dallas center, valley west mall, merle hay mall and jordan creek town center. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 near mile marker 72. interstate 80 between mile markers 117 and 130. Interstate 235 near mile marker 1.
6/30/2018 5:02 PM CDT	At 502 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over van meter, or near waukee, moving northeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/28/2018 12:33 PM CDT	Small tree uprooted via social medi in polk county IA, 3.9 miles NNE of Des Moines, IA
6/28/2018 12:32 PM CDT	Storm damage reported in polk county IA, 3.8 miles NE of Des Moines, IA
6/28/2018 12:32 PM CDT	Large tree down on house from kcci viewe in polk county IA, 4.1 miles NNE of Des Moines, IA
6/28/2018 12:28 PM CDT	At 1227 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles southeast of carlisle to 6 miles west of melcher-dallas to 8 miles northwest of chariton, moving east at 55 mph. these are very dangerous storms (radar indicated. a measured gusts of 68 mph was reported in indianola at 1215pm. stronger winds are possible). Hazards include 80 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be heavily damaged. expect considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. extensive tree damage and power outages are likely. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, indianola, norwalk, knoxville, carlisle, monroe, pleasantville, melcher-dallas, knoxville raceway, avenue of the saints event center, lake red rock, milo, hartford, martensdale, lacona, cumming, williamson, st. marys and ackworth. This includes interstate 35 between mile markers 50 and 60, and between mile markers 63 and 64.
6/28/2018 12:12 PM CDT	At 1212 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near indianola, moving east at 60 mph (trained weather spotters. these storms have produced wind damage in the warned counties). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
6/28/2018 12:05 PM CDT	At 1205 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near avenue of the saints event center, or 10 miles southwest of norwalk, moving southeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, indianola, norwalk, winterset, carlisle, earlham, de soto, van meter, avenue of the saints event center, st. charles, dexter, new virginia, truro, martensdale, cumming, patterson, st. marys, east peru and spring hill. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 43 and 66. Interstate 80 between mile markers 96 and 110.
6/28/2018 11:51 AM CDT	At 1151 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near earlham, or 7 miles northwest of winterset, moving southeast at 60 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
6/25/2018 8:07 PM CDT	At 807 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over merle hay mall, or over johnston, moving north at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, windsor heights, bondurant, polk city, saylorville, mitchellville, granger, southridge mall, jordan creek town center and saylorville lake. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 68 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 96. interstate 80 between mile markers 118 and 148. interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14. A tornado watch remains in effect until 900 pm cdt for central and south central iowa.
6/25/2018 7:46 PM CDT	At 746 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over west des moines, moving north at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
6/6/2018 10:07 PM CDT	At 1006 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over waukee, 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. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, urbandale, clive, waukee, norwalk, adel, dallas center, de soto, van meter, des moines int`l airport, jordan creek town center, valley west mall and walnut woods state park. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 67 and 72. interstate 80 between mile markers 111 and 124. Interstate 235 near mile marker 1.
6/6/2018 9:53 PM CDT	At 952 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near dallas center, or near adel, moving southeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/6/2018 7:02 PM CDT	At 702 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near pleasantville to 7 miles southwest of norwalk to near earlham, moving south at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, urbandale, clive, indianola, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, winterset, adel, windsor heights, carlisle, earlham, de soto, van meter, iowa state fairgrounds, des moines int`l airport, valley west mall and avenue of the saints event center. people attending sa-- principal charity classic should seek safe shelter immediately! this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 43 and 72. interstate 80 between mile markers 97 and 126. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 12.
6/6/2018 6:55 PM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 5.3 miles ESE of Des Moines, IA, mping report.
6/6/2018 6:48 PM CDT	At 648 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near mitchellville to carlisle to near west des moines, moving south at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, saylorville, mitchellville, southridge mall, adventureland amusement park, merle hay mall, iowa events center and prairie meadows. people attending sa-- principal charity classic should seek safe shelter immediately! this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 67 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 92. interstate 80 between mile markers 122 and 149. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
6/6/2018 6:39 PM CDT	At 639 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near pleasant hill to west des moines to 7 miles west of adel, moving south at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/6/2018 6:16 PM CDT	At 616 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles northeast of bondurant to adventureland amusement park to near grimes, moving southeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, polk city, saylorville, mitchellville, granger, southridge mall, saylorville lake and adventureland amusement park. people attending sa-- principal charity classic should seek safe shelter immediately! this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 67 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 101. interstate 80 between mile markers 122 and 149. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
6/6/2018 6:07 PM CDT	At 606 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 miles southeast of huxley to ankeny to near granger, moving south at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
6/6/2018 5:40 PM CDT	At 540 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles southeast of huxley to near big creek lake, moving south at 35 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, polk city, saylorville, mitchellville, granger, southridge mall, saylorville lake and adventureland amusement park. people attending sa-- principal charity classic should seek safe shelter immediately! this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 67 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 101. interstate 80 between mile markers 122 and 149. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14.
6/6/2018 5:36 PM CDT	At 535 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near huxley to near madrid, moving south at 35 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
5/29/2018 6:46 PM CDT	Multiple trees down along fleur drive in des moine in polk county IA, 4.1 miles NNE of Des Moines, IA
5/29/2018 6:39 PM CDT	Reported at burnham ave des moines... ia. tree uprooted... fell on hous in polk county IA, 3.9 miles NNE of Des Moines, IA
5/29/2018 6:26 PM CDT	4-6" tree branches down. (delayed report in polk county IA, 1.1 miles ESE of Des Moines, IA
5/29/2018 5:55 PM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for southwestern polk county will expire at 600 pm cdt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 800 pm cdt for central iowa.
5/29/2018 5:55 PM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for west central polk county will expire at 600 pm cdt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 800 pm cdt for central iowa.
5/29/2018 5:46 PM CDT	At 545 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over drake stadium and knapp center, or over des moines, moving northwest at 30 mph (numerous public reports of tree damage in des moines). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, des moines, pleasant hill, principal park and des moines int`l airport.
5/29/2018 5:37 PM CDT	Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from des moines. 4-6" tree branches down. report via social media. corrected for tim in polk county IA, 1.1 miles ESE of Des Moines, IA
5/29/2018 5:37 PM CDT	The national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for. west central polk county in central iowa. until 600 pm cdt. At 537 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over principal park, or over des moines, moving northwest at 35 mph.
5/29/2018 5:36 PM CDT	Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 se des moines int airport (dsm). multiple trees down along fleur drive in des moines. corrected for tim in polk county IA, 4.1 miles NNE of Des Moines, IA
5/29/2018 5:36 PM CDT	Several large tree limbs down... about 7-8 inches in diameter. playground equipment blown ove in polk county IA, 3.9 miles NNE of Des Moines, IA
5/29/2018 5:31 PM CDT	At 531 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over southridge mall, or near des moines, moving northwest at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, des moines, pleasant hill, carlisle, principal park, southridge mall and des moines int`l airport.
5/29/2018 5:26 PM CDT	The national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for. southwestern polk county in central iowa. north central warren county in south central iowa. until 600 pm cdt. At 525 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over carlisle, or.
5/28/2018 5:06 PM CDT	Large tree snapped at trunk. near davis and south union. via social media. time estimated by rada in polk county IA, 1 miles E of Des Moines, IA
5/28/2018 4:59 PM CDT	At 459 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over southridge mall, or near des moines, moving west at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, norwalk, pleasant hill, carlisle, southridge mall, des moines int`l airport, cumming, spring hill and walnut woods state park.
5/28/2018 4:49 PM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 4.7 miles NW of Des Moines, IA, mping report of quarter sized hail.
5/28/2018 4:48 PM CDT	At 447 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over carlisle, or near pleasant hill, moving west at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
5/3/2018 5:55 PM CDT	The tornado warning for southwestern polk, northeastern madison and southeastern dallas counties will expire at 600 pm cdt, the storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 800 pm cdt for central and south central iowa.
5/3/2018 5:49 PM CDT	At 548 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near indianola, 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. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, altoona, norwalk, pleasant hill, carlisle, bondurant, saylorville, mitchellville, prairie city, southridge mall, prairie meadows, iowa state fairgrounds, principal park, des moines int`l airport, drake stadium and knapp center, adventureland amusement park, iowa events center and runnells. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 87 and 90. interstate 80 between mile markers 135 and 150. Interstate 235 between mile markers 6 and 14.
5/3/2018 5:39 PM CDT	The national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for. southeastern polk county in central iowa. west central jasper county in central iowa. northwestern warren county in south central iowa. Until 630 pm cdt.
5/3/2018 5:34 PM CDT	At 534 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over jordan creek town center, or near west des moines, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. locations impacted include, this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 67 and 72, and between mile markers 90 and 91. interstate 80 between mile markers 112 and 136. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 5.
5/3/2018 5:26 PM CDT	At 526 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near van meter, or 7 miles southwest of west des moines, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. this dangerous storm will be near, jordan creek town center around 540 pm cdt. west des moines, waukee and valley west mall around 545 pm cdt. urbandale, clive, windsor heights, merle hay mall and drake stadium and knapp center around 550 pm cdt. des moines, johnston and grimes around 555 pm cdt. ankeny, saylorville and saylorville lake around 600 pm cdt. other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include ankeny regional airport, walnut woods state park, margo frankel woods state park and badger creek state park. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 67 and 72, and between mile markers 90 and 91. interstate 80 between mile markers 112 and 136. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 5.
4/13/2018 9:09 PM CDT	At 909 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near grimes, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, grimes, windsor heights, polk city, saylorville, granger, big creek lake, saylorville lake, valley west mall, merle hay mall, alleman, sheldahl and big creek state park. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 96 and 101. interstate 80 between mile markers 125 and 132. Interstate 235 near mile marker 2.
4/13/2018 8:59 PM CDT	At 859 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near waukee, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, waukee, grimes, adel, windsor heights, polk city, saylorville, dallas center, granger, de soto, van meter, big creek lake, jordan creek town center, saylorville lake and valley west mall. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 70 and 72, and between mile markers 96 and 101. interstate 80 between mile markers 106 and 132. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 2.
4/13/2018 8:43 PM CDT	At 843 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over de soto, or near adel, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
7/20/2017 9:56 PM CDT	At 955 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near nevada to 6 miles east of huxley to bondurant, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, ames, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, altoona, nevada, bondurant, polk city, huxley, saylorville, mitchellville, slater, adventureland amusement park, prairie meadows, saylorville lake, maxwell, cambridge, elkhart, alleman and sheldahl. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 88 and 113. Interstate 80 between mile markers 141 and 149.
6/28/2017 12:24 PM CDT	At 524 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over pleasant hill, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/28/2017 11:49 AM CDT	At 448 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over west des moines, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/27/2017 10:56 PM CDT	At 356 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near van meter, or near adel, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, waukee, grimes, adel, windsor heights, polk city, saylorville, granger, big creek lake, saylorville lake, valley west mall, merle hay mall, jordan creek town center and weh-weh-neh-kee state park. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 87 and 92. interstate 80 between mile markers 114 and 138. Interstate 235 near mile marker 1.
6/27/2017 10:41 PM CDT	The national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for. northwestern polk county in central iowa. southeastern dallas county in central iowa. until 430 am cdt. At 341 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over de soto, or.
6/22/2017 11:18 PM CDT	At 1118 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over pleasantville, or 11 miles northwest of knoxville, moving southeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, des moines, norwalk, knoxville, carlisle, pleasantville, southridge mall, des moines int`l airport, knoxville raceway, lake red rock, hartford, swan, sandyville, knoxville municipal airport and elk rock state park.
6/22/2017 11:10 PM CDT	At 1110 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over prairie city, or 12 miles southwest of newton, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, altoona, pleasant hill, carlisle, bondurant, mitchellville, monroe, prairie city, prairie meadows, iowa state fairgrounds, principal park, adventureland amusement park, iowa events center, runnells and prairie city krohn airport. this includes the following highways, interstate 80 between mile markers 140 and 148. Interstate 235 between mile markers 6 and 13.
6/22/2017 11:08 PM CDT	At 1108 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near carlisle, or 7 miles southeast of pleasant hill, 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.
6/22/2017 11:00 PM CDT	At 1100 pm cdt, the leading edge of a severe thunderstorm was located near prairie city, or 9 miles east of altoona, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, altoona, pleasant hill, carlisle, bondurant, mitchellville, colfax, monroe, prairie city, prairie meadows, iowa state fairgrounds, principal park, adventureland amusement park, iowa events center, runnells and prairie city krohn airport. this includes the following highways, interstate 80 between mile markers 140 and 162. Interstate 235 between mile markers 6 and 13.
6/22/2017 10:44 PM CDT	At 1044 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over altoona, 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.
6/15/2017 11:18 PM CDT	At 1118 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over mitchellville, or near altoona, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, ankeny, altoona, pleasant hill, bondurant, saylorville, mitchellville, prairie meadows, iowa state fairgrounds, drake stadium and knapp center, adventureland amusement park, valeria, weh-weh-neh-kee state park, margo frankel woods state park and ankeny regional airport. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 87 and 91. interstate 80 between mile markers 134 and 151. Interstate 235 between mile markers 11 and 14.
6/15/2017 11:07 PM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 5.4 miles S of Des Moines, IA, amateur radio operator reported nickle quarter sized hail and heavy rainfall.
6/15/2017 11:07 PM CDT	At 1107 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near saylorville, or near ankeny, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/15/2017 11:00 PM CDT	At 1059 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over merle hay mall, or over johnston, moving east at 25 mph (at 10:53pm, public reported dime sized hail and estimated 60 mph wind gust near i-80 and 86th street). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, grimes, windsor heights, saylorville, principal park, drake stadium and knapp center, valley west mall, merle hay mall, iowa events center, saylorville lake, margo frankel woods state park and ankeny regional airport. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 87 and 91. interstate 80 between mile markers 123 and 138. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 10, and between mile markers 13 and 14.
6/15/2017 10:50 PM CDT	At 1050 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over urbandale, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. damage to vehicles is expected
6/15/2017 9:58 PM CDT	At 957 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over des moines int`l airport, or over norwalk, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated. at 9:57pm, a trained weather spotter reported dime size hail near the cumming exit of i-35). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, indianola, norwalk, pleasant hill, carlisle, southridge mall, iowa state fairgrounds, principal park, des moines int`l airport, cumming, spring hill and walnut woods state park. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 59 and 71. Interstate 235 near mile marker 10.
6/15/2017 9:48 PM CDT	At 948 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near west des moines, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, indianola, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, windsor heights, carlisle, van meter, southridge mall, iowa state fairgrounds, principal park, des moines int`l airport, jordan creek town center, iowa events center, cumming, spring hill, badger creek state park and walnut woods state park. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 60 and 72. interstate 80 between mile markers 113 and 121, and between mile markers 123 and 124. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 11.
6/15/2017 9:36 PM CDT	At 936 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near van meter, or 7 miles south of waukee, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
5/17/2017 4:36 PM CDT	Dozens of reports of wires down... trees down... power outages due to transformer damage... and motor vehicle crashes suspected to be storm related. metro-wide reports in polk county IA, 1.1 miles ESE of Des Moines, IA
5/17/2017 4:28 PM CDT	Minor tree damage in are in polk county IA, 2.8 miles SSW of Des Moines, IA
5/17/2017 4:25 PM CDT	Large tree split near base. landed across roadway. time estimated by radar. delayed repor in polk county IA, 6.5 miles SE of Des Moines, IA
5/17/2017 4:25 PM CDT	Evacuation of tall buildings in capital square underway. very strong wind downtown. spotter estimated 70 mp in polk county IA, 2.4 miles SE of Des Moines, IA
5/17/2017 4:22 PM CDT	Tree damage on easton blvd near 22nd. time estimated by rada in polk county IA, 2.2 miles SSW of Des Moines, IA
5/17/2017 4:21 PM CDT	At 421 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near jefferson to near woodward to near carlisle, moving northeast at 55 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect considerable tree damage. damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, urbandale, johnston, clive, indianola, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, perry, adel, windsor heights, carlisle, saylorville, dallas center, southridge mall, jordan creek town center, merle hay mall and iowa events center. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 65 and 72. interstate 80 between mile markers 114 and 136. interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 12. A tornado watch remains in effect until 700 pm cdt for central, south central and west central iowa.
5/17/2017 4:18 PM CDT	12 to 13 inch tree snapped. branches in street. time estimated by rada in polk county IA, 5 miles SE of Des Moines, IA
5/17/2017 4:17 PM CDT	At 415 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles south of jefferson to near grimes to near carlisle, moving north at 60 mph (trained weather spotters. at 410 pm...65 to 70 mph winds were reported in west des moines). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts. Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
5/17/2017 4:16 PM CDT	From kcci schoolnet sit in polk county IA, 3.1 miles NNE of Des Moines, IA
5/17/2017 4:14 PM CDT	Storm damage reported in polk county IA, 4.2 miles NE of Des Moines, IA
5/17/2017 4:03 PM CDT	At 402 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 9 miles west of coon rapids to 9 miles east of panora to 6 miles southwest of indianola, moving north at 65 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, urbandale, johnston, clive, indianola, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, perry, winterset, adel, audubon, guthrie center, windsor heights, carlisle, saylorville, dallas center and manning. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 47 and 72. interstate 80 between mile markers 98 and 136. interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 12. A tornado watch remains in effect until 700 pm cdt for central, south central, southwestern and west central iowa.
5/17/2017 3:46 PM CDT	At 345 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 11 miles north of atlantic to 6 miles southeast of stuart to near lakeside casino, moving north at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
5/17/2017 3:18 PM CDT	At 318 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over big creek lake, or 7 miles north of johnston, moving north at 40 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, grimes, polk city, saylorville, granger, saylorville lake, big creek lake, alleman, sheldahl and big creek state park. this includes interstate 80 between mile markers 131 and 132. A tornado watch remains in effect until 700 pm cdt for central iowa.
5/17/2017 3:12 PM CDT	At 311 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near grimes, moving north at 40 mph (trained weather spotters quarter sized hail across the metro). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, grimes, windsor heights, polk city, saylorville, granger, big creek lake, saylorville lake, merle hay mall, alleman, sheldahl and big creek state park. this includes interstate 80 between mile markers 126 and 132. A tornado watch remains in effect until 700 pm cdt for central iowa.
5/17/2017 3:02 PM CDT	At 301 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over clive, moving north at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
4/15/2017 10:56 PM CDT	At 1056 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near pleasantville, or 9 miles northeast of indianola, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. Damage to vehicles is expected. Locations impacted include, indianola, pella, knoxville, carlisle, pleasantville, knoxville raceway, lake red rock, hartford, harvey, ackworth, swan, sandyville, pella municipal airport, elk rock state park and knoxville municipal airport.
4/15/2017 10:23 PM CDT	At 1023 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near indianola, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. damage to vehicles is expected
3/6/2017 7:12 PM CST	At 712 pm cst, a severe thunderstorm was located over indianola, moving east at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
3/6/2017 7:07 PM CST	At 706 pm cst, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 13 miles southwest of eldora to southridge mall, 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.
3/6/2017 6:55 PM CST	At 653 pm cst, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near roland to 9 miles north of lakeside casino, moving east at 75 mph (radar indicated. at 6:45pm 67 mph wind was reported at the ames airport. 50-60 mph wind was observed at 6:41pm at the national weather service office in north johnston). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, ames, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, indianola, altoona, waukee, boone, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, perry, nevada, winterset, adel, windsor heights and carlisle. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 44 and 72, and between mile markers 87 and 126. interstate 80 between mile markers 99 and 149. interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 14. A tornado watch remains in effect until 1000 pm cst for central, south central and southwestern iowa.
3/6/2017 6:30 PM CST	At 629 pm cst, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 9 miles north of boone to 7 miles northeast of green valley lake, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
8/28/2016 6:06 PM CDT	6 to 8 inch tree limb down on a powerline at sw 1st and davis ave. time estimated from rada in polk county IA, 1.3 miles NE of Des Moines, IA
8/11/2016 9:52 PM CDT	At 951 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles southeast of roland to 10 miles west of baxter to near prairie city, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. and trees. Locations impacted include, des moines, ankeny, newton, altoona, pleasant hill, nevada, carlisle, bondurant, mitchellville, colfax, monroe, prairie city, state center, baxter, adventureland amusement park, iowa state fairgrounds, prairie meadows, iowa speedway, maxwell and colo.
8/11/2016 9:43 PM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for eastern madison, southwestern story, polk, northwestern warren, southeastern boone and southeastern dallas counties will expire at 945 pm cdt, the storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with these thunderstorms. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 1100 pm cdt for south central and central iowa. remember, a separate severe thunderstorm warning still remains in effect until 1030pm.
8/11/2016 9:36 PM CDT	At 935 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 miles north of bondurant to near mitchellville to 6 miles south of indianola, moving east at 40 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. and trees. Locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, polk city, huxley, saylorville, slater, granger and southridge mall.
8/11/2016 9:34 PM CDT	At 932 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near carlisle to 10 miles south of indianola to near lakeside casino, moving east at 35 mph (trained weather spotters. at 923pm...a 63 mph gust was reported 2 miles west of murray). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, indianola, norwalk, osceola, carlisle, monroe, pleasantville, melcher-dallas, lakeside casino, avenue of the saints event center, lake red rock, milo, hartford, murray, st. Charles, new virginia, truro, martensdale, lacona and lorimor.
8/11/2016 9:27 PM CDT	At 926 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from ames to near ankeny to near carlisle, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated. these storms have a history of producing 60 mph wind gusts). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. And trees.
8/11/2016 9:20 PM CDT	At 920 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near avenue of the saints event center, or 9 miles southwest of indianola, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. And trees.
8/11/2016 9:09 PM CDT	At 908 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near slater to saylorville lake to 6 miles east of winterset, moving east at 45 mph (trained weather spotters. winds gusts estimated from 60 to 65 mph were reported 1 mile northwest of grimes). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. and trees. Locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, perry, winterset, adel, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, polk city, huxley and saylorville.
8/11/2016 9:04 PM CDT	At 902 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from madrid to near grimes to near winterset, moving east at 45 mph. an area of enhanced winds on radar are currently indicated over granger, johnston, and polk city (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. and trees. Locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, perry, winterset, adel, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, polk city, huxley and saylorville.
8/11/2016 8:50 PM CDT	At 850 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near woodward to adel to 7 miles west of winterset, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. and trees. Locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, clive, altoona, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, perry, winterset, adel, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, polk city, huxley and saylorville.
8/11/2016 8:39 PM CDT	At 838 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near perry to 7 miles west of adel to stuart, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. And trees.
8/10/2016 4:10 PM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for central polk county will expire at 415 pm cdt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.
8/10/2016 3:58 PM CDT	At 358 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over saylorville, or near ankeny, moving north at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. and trees. Locations impacted include, des moines, ankeny, urbandale, johnston, altoona, pleasant hill, windsor heights, carlisle, bondurant, polk city, saylorville, principal park, saylorville lake, merle hay mall, adventureland amusement park, iowa state fairgrounds, iowa events center, drake stadium and knapp center, prairie meadows and elkhart.
8/10/2016 3:47 PM CDT	At 346 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over principal park, or over des moines, moving north at 30 mph. at 335 pm, a 61 mph wind gust was measured at the des moines international airport (public). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. And trees.
8/10/2016 3:35 PM CDT	. in polk county IA, 3.8 miles NE of Des Moines, IA
5/26/2016 3:09 AM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for northwestern polk, southeastern boone and northeastern dallas counties will expire at 315 am cdt, the storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. to report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. they will relay your report to the national weather service des moines.
5/26/2016 2:57 AM CDT	At 256 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near granger, or 9 miles north of grimes, 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. locations impacted include, urbandale, johnston, clive, waukee, grimes, polk city, madrid, granger, woodward, saylorville lake, big creek lake, bouton and big creek state park. This includes interstate 80 between mile markers 127 and 132.
5/26/2016 2:43 AM CDT	At 241 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles south of woodward, or 8 miles southeast of perry, moving northeast at 30 mph (law enforcement. at 234 am cdt half dollar size hail was reported approximately one mile south of minburn). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, urbandale, johnston, clive, waukee, grimes, perry, polk city, madrid, dallas center, granger, woodward, saylorville lake, big creek lake, minburn, bouton and big creek state park. This includes interstate 80 between mile markers 127 and 132.
5/26/2016 2:30 AM CDT	At 230 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 4 miles northwest of dallas center, or 7 miles south of perry, moving east at 25 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.
3/30/2016 8:00 PM CDT	Trained spotter reported wind gust of 61 mph via home weather station. also reported damage to roof flashin in polk county IA, 7.4 miles S of Des Moines, IA
3/30/2016 8:00 PM CDT	At 800 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near ankeny, moving east at 35 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, altoona, prairie meadows and adventureland amusement park around 805 pm cdt. bondurant around 810 pm cdt. mitchellville around 820 pm cdt. colfax around 830 pm cdt. other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include weh-weh-neh-kee state park, margo frankel woods state park, prairie city krohn airport, mingo, ankeny regional airport, valeria, elkhart and alleman. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 87 and 98. interstate 80 between mile markers 134 and 160. Interstate 235 between mile markers 13 and 14.
11/11/2015 3:58 PM CST	The severe thunderstorm warning for western story, polk, northern warren, eastern boone and northeastern dallas counties will expire at 400 pm cst, the storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds are still possible with these thunderstorms. a tornado watch remains in effect until 600 pm cst for south central iowa.
11/11/2015 3:37 PM CST	Sheet metal roof damaged... trees damaged near euclid and delaware. time estimated from rada in polk county IA, 4 miles S of Des Moines, IA
11/11/2015 3:31 PM CST	Trees down east of merle hay in polk county IA, 5.7 miles SE of Des Moines, IA
11/11/2015 3:07 PM CST	At 307 pm cst, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles northwest of perry to 12 miles northeast of osceola, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. Siding and trees.
11/11/2015 3:04 PM CST	At 304 pm cst, a confirmed tornado was located 5 miles east of winterset, moving northeast at 40 mph (weather spotters confirmed tornado). Hazards include damaging tornado. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. the tornado will be near, west des moines and norwalk around 330 pm cst. other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include st. charles, patterson, martensdale, spring hill, bevington, st. marys, cumming and truro. This includes interstate 35 between mile markers 51 and 66.
8/8/2015 11:54 PM CDT	At 1153 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles southeast of van meter, or 6 miles southwest of west des moines, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, urbandale, johnston, clive, waukee, norwalk, pleasant hill, grimes, windsor heights, carlisle, de soto, van meter, southridge mall, des moines int`l airport, drake stadium and knapp center, valley west mall, jordan creek town center, merle hay mall and principal park. this includes the following highways, interstate 35 between mile markers 56 and 72. interstate 80 between mile markers 110 and 132. Interstate 235 between mile markers 1 and 10.
8/8/2015 11:33 PM CDT	At 1132 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near winterset, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding and trees.
8/2/2015 5:53 PM CDT	At 551 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near carlisle to 5 miles north of avenue of the saints event center, moving southeast at 40 mph (trained weather spotters at 525 pm...60 mph near west des moines). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, indianola, norwalk, martensdale, cumming, st. marys, spring hill and bevington. This includes interstate 35 between mile markers 51 and 66.
8/2/2015 5:39 PM CDT	At 538 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near norwalk, moving southeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, west des moines, indianola, norwalk, carlisle, southridge mall, des moines int`l airport, martensdale, cumming, st. marys, bevington, spring hill and walnut woods state park. This includes interstate 35 between mile markers 51 and 70.
8/2/2015 5:22 PM CDT	At 521 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over jordan creek town center, or over west des moines, moving southeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding and trees.
7/28/2015 8:28 PM CDT	At 828 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles west of pleasantville, or 7 miles east of indianola, moving southeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding and trees. locations impacted include, des moines, indianola, norwalk, carlisle, pleasantville, milo, hartford, martensdale, lacona, ackworth, swan, spring hill, sandyville, otter creek county park and lake ahquabi state park. This includes interstate 35 between mile markers 59 and 60.
7/28/2015 8:10 PM CDT	At 810 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles south of southridge mall, or 6 miles north of indianola, moving southeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. Siding and trees.
6/25/2015 1:25 AM CDT	At 125 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near pleasant hill, moving southeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. damage to vehicles is expected
4/8/2015 12:39 PM CDT	A severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect until 100 pm cdt for west central jasper and southeastern polk counties. at 1239 pm cdt. a severe thunderstorm was located near altoona. moving east at 40 mph. hazard. golf ball size hail. source. Radar indicated.
4/8/2015 12:35 PM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 2.1 miles SSE of Des Moines, IA, report via twitter
4/8/2015 12:30 PM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 1 miles E of Des Moines, IA, report from twitter
4/8/2015 12:30 PM CDT	Half Dollar sized hail reported 2.9 miles SW of Des Moines, IA, public report of half dollar size hail near the iowa fairgrounds
4/8/2015 12:29 PM CDT	A severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect until 100 pm cdt for southwestern jasper and southeastern polk counties. at 1228 pm cdt. a severe thunderstorm was located over iowa state fairgrounds. or near pleasant hill. moving east at 40 mph. hazard. golf ball size hail. source. Radar indicated.
4/8/2015 12:23 PM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 3.3 miles NE of Des Moines, IA, trained spotter measured quarter size hail just south of fleur dr. and bell ave. on the south side of des moines
4/8/2015 12:23 PM CDT	The national weather service in des moines has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for. southwestern jasper county in central iowa. southern polk county in central iowa. until 100 pm cdt * at 1223 pm cdt. A severe thunderstorm was located over des.
8/20/2014 4:52 AM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 4.2 miles NE of Des Moines, IA, from airport weather observer
6/17/2014 1:25 AM CDT	Storm damage reported in polk county IA, 2.8 miles ESE of Des Moines, IA
6/17/2014 1:19 AM CDT	Measured 74 mph and dime size hail at ankeny golf course in polk county IA, 5 miles ESE of Des Moines, IA
5/11/2014 10:53 PM CDT	55 mph gusting to 70 mph near 42nd and dougla in polk county IA, 5.7 miles SE of Des Moines, IA
5/8/2014 7:16 PM CDT	Half Dollar sized hail reported 5.7 miles SE of Des Moines, IA
5/8/2014 7:15 PM CDT	Ping Pong Ball sized hail reported 6.5 miles SE of Des Moines, IA, pk182
5/8/2014 7:15 PM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 6.8 miles S of Des Moines, IA
5/8/2014 7:11 PM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 7 miles SE of Des Moines, IA, reported at i-80 / merle hay rd interchange.
5/8/2014 7:11 PM CDT	Ping Pong Ball sized hail reported 4.8 miles SE of Des Moines, IA, reported in beaverdale area by kcci-tv.
5/8/2014 7:10 PM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 5.3 miles SE of Des Moines, IA, pk148
5/8/2014 7:08 PM CDT	Golf Ball sized hail reported 5.7 miles SE of Des Moines, IA, time estimated. report from social media
5/8/2014 7:08 PM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 5.2 miles SE of Des Moines, IA, reported at holy trinity school in beaverdale area.
5/8/2014 7:00 PM CDT	Half Dollar sized hail reported 5.1 miles E of Des Moines, IA, at southeast corner of 63rd and grand intersection.
10/30/2013 8:43 PM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 3.5 miles NE of Des Moines, IA
9/19/2013 4:45 PM CDT	Partial roof damage to business located at 5900 douglas avenue in polk county IA, 6.5 miles SE of Des Moines, IA
9/19/2013 4:02 PM CDT	12 inch diameter pine tree snapped in half. near intersection of beaver and amick in polk county IA, 1.1 miles ESE of Des Moines, IA
9/19/2013 4:00 PM CDT	16 inch diameter tree branch down blocking intersection of clinton ave and 8th street in polk county IA, 1.1 miles ESE of Des Moines, IA
9/19/2013 4:00 PM CDT	Exit sign down on east mixmaster in polk county IA, 5.6 miles SSW of Des Moines, IA
9/19/2013 3:57 PM CDT	Minor damage to roof of a business at the corner of urbandale ave and merle hay roa in polk county IA, 6.1 miles ESE of Des Moines, IA
9/19/2013 3:55 PM CDT	Partial roof damage to business located at 5900 douglas avenue in polk county IA, 6.5 miles SE of Des Moines, IA
8/16/2012 3:45 AM CDT	Gusts of 59 and 62 mph measured by home weather station. urbandale cross creek neighborhoo in polk county IA, 6.5 miles SE of Des Moines, IA
8/8/2012 4:11 PM CDT	65 mph winds estimated at the state fair ground in polk county IA, 3.3 miles SW of Des Moines, IA
8/8/2012 4:06 PM CDT	Storm damage reported in polk county IA, 6.5 miles SE of Des Moines, IA
8/8/2012 4:02 PM CDT	At kcci studio in polk county IA, 1.9 miles SE of Des Moines, IA
8/8/2012 3:59 PM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 2.2 miles SSW of Des Moines, IA, trained spotter reports hail ranging up to quarter sized along with strong wind gusts. multiple branches down up to 6-8 inches in diameter. minor hail damage to vehicle
6/29/2012 3:34 PM CDT	5 inch diameter tree limb down at the intersection of 5th ave and watson powell. time estimated by rada in polk county IA, 1.5 miles SE of Des Moines, IA
4/14/2012 8:02 PM CDT	Large trees down near 18th and woodlawn and near sherman hoyt area. significant tree damage reported. media report relayed by woi t in polk county IA, 1.1 miles ESE of Des Moines, IA
4/14/2012 7:58 PM CDT	Tree limbs dow in polk county IA, 1.1 miles ESE of Des Moines, IA
4/14/2012 7:53 PM CDT	10 inch diameter limbs down along east 18th stree in polk county IA, 3.3 miles S of Des Moines, IA
4/14/2012 7:51 PM CDT	South wind at 65 mph at blank park zoo in south des moine in polk county IA, 1.1 miles ESE of Des Moines, IA
4/14/2012 7:50 PM CDT	Power lines down...power outages...4-5 inches running water in streets due to heavy rainfal in polk county IA, 1.1 miles ESE of Des Moines, IA
4/14/2012 5:27 PM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 4.4 miles NE of Des Moines, IA, located at army post rd and se 5th st.
4/14/2012 5:25 PM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 1.1 miles ESE of Des Moines, IA
4/14/2012 5:19 PM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 1.8 miles NNE of Des Moines, IA, report from des moines international airport. hail fell from 519 pm until 537 pm. largest hail was 1 inch.
3/19/2012 5:19 PM CDT	Poles down. small tree limbs dow in polk county IA, 5.2 miles E of Des Moines, IA
3/19/2012 5:14 PM CDT	Several trees downe in polk county IA, 5.9 miles ENE of Des Moines, IA
1/1/0001 12:00 AM	Storm damage reported in polk county IA, 4.2 miles NE of Des Moines, IA
1/1/0001 12:00 AM	Measured at the kcci studios in polk county IA, 1.1 miles ESE of Des Moines, IA
1/1/0001 12:00 AM	Quarter sized hail reported 3.5 miles SSW of Des Moines, IA
1/1/0001 12:00 AM	Golf Ball sized hail reported 3.3 miles SW of Des Moines, IA
6/9/2011 8:25 PM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 1.1 miles ESE of Des Moines, IA
1/1/0001 12:00 AM	Ping Pong Ball sized hail reported 5 miles NNE of Des Moines, IA
1/1/0001 12:00 AM	Half Dollar sized hail reported 4.2 miles NE of Des Moines, IA, 1.25 inch hail at airport
6/9/2011 9:36 AM CDT	Golf Ball sized hail reported 1.1 miles ESE of Des Moines, IA, intersection of 12th and shawnee in the highland park area.
6/9/2011 9:35 AM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 1.1 miles ESE of Des Moines, IA
1/1/0001 12:00 AM	Quarter sized hail reported 4.8 miles SSE of Des Moines, IA
6/9/2011 9:30 AM CDT	Golf Ball sized hail reported 5.6 miles SSE of Des Moines, IA, 30th and aurora
6/9/2011 7:32 AM CDT	Half Dollar sized hail reported 1.1 miles ESE of Des Moines, IA, intersection of hickman road and beaver avenue in beaverdale.
1/1/0001 12:00 AM	Storm damage reported in polk county IA, 1.1 miles ESE of Des Moines, IA
1/1/0001 12:00 AM	Quarter sized hail reported 4.2 miles NE of Des Moines, IA