Iowa Weather Risks Include More Rain, Large Hail and Severe Storms

Iowa weather risks include more rain, large hail and severe storms

Rainy weather will continue across Iowa for much of the week, with severe weather possible on Monday, April 13, and Tuesday, April 14.

Severe storms possible Tuesday across south-central Iowa

OTTUMWA — The National Weather Service has issued an Enhanced Risk — level 3 on a scale of 5 — for severe storms across much of central and south-central Iowa Tuesday afternoon and evening. Large hail and damaging winds are…

Forecasters say Iowa faces daily risk of severe storms through Friday

There’s an elevated risk of strong-to-severe thunderstorms this afternoon, especially across the northern few tiers of Iowa counties, according to meteorologist Mike Fowle at the National Weather Service. “A few of those storms could get into northern Iowa late this afternoon but more likely this evening or into the early overnight hours,” Fowle says. “There’s […]

Active weather brings some risk for severe storms to Iowa

Thunderstorms are possible multiple days this week.

⚡Severe Storm Threat Builds Across Iowa This Week⚡

Des Moines, Iowa (April 13, 2026) — Much of Iowa is bracing for multiple rounds of potentially severe weather this week, with forecasters highlighting increasing risks from Monday night through midweek. According to the National Weather Service in Des Moines, a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe thunderstorms is in place for northern Iowa Monday evening into the overnight hours. Communities including Mason City, Decorah, and Estherville sit w…