Headline:
Tornado Warning issued July 20 at 4:40PM CDT until July 20 at 5:15PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 20, 2026 - 2:40pm
Expires:
July 20, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 440 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Kamrar, or near
Webster City, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and two inch hail.
SOURCE...Law enforcement receiving multiple reports of a tornado on
the ground near Webster City. Emergency management also
reporting golf ball sized hail near Highway 20 in Hamilton
County.
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 tornado will be near...
Kamrar around 445 PM CDT.
Jewell Junction around 450 PM CDT.
Ellsworth around 455 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Ellsworth, Kamrar, and Randall.
This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 129 and 141.
Instruction:
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
Area Description:
Hamilton, IA; Hardin, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender: