Iowa Tornado Warning | Effective 05/17/2026 20:56

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued May 17 at 10:56PM CDT until May 17 at 11:15PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 17, 2026 - 8:56pm
Expires: 
May 17, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description: 
At 1055 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 8 miles east of Osage, moving east at 50 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...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 southeastern Mitchell and northeastern Floyd Counties, including the following locations... Colwell County Park, New Haven, Idlewilde State Park, Howardville, Colwell, County Roads 17 And T 72, and Floyd Crossing.
Instruction: 
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Area Description: 
Floyd, IA; Mitchell, IA
Forcast Office: 
NWS La Crosse WI