Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 15 at 7:44PM CDT until April 15 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 5:44pm
Expires:
April 15, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 744 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Johnson County Fairgrounds to Haskins, moving
northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Trained weather spotters reported quarter sized hail in
Riverside.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Iowa City, Washington, Kalona, Wellman, Lone Tree, University
Heights, Riverside, Hills, Richland, Ainsworth, Cotter, Richmond,
Keota, Ollie, West Chester, Frytown, Washington Airport, Johnson
County Fairgrounds, Haskins, and Washington County Fairgrounds.
This includes Interstate 80 in Iowa between mile markers 249 and 253.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for southeastern
and east central Iowa.
Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from
windows.
To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
the Quad Cities.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Iowa, IA; Johnson, IA; Keokuk, IA; Louisa, IA; Washington, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: