Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 2 at 12:40PM CDT until July 2 at 1:30PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 2, 2026 - 10:40am
Expires:
July 2, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 1239 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Rockford, or
13 miles southeast of Mason City, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Public. At 1239 PM CDT, a 72 mph wind gust was measured
with this storm in eastern Cerro Gordo County.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
This severe storm will be near...
Rockford around 1245 PM CDT.
Marble Rock around 1250 PM CDT.
Charles City around 110 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include County
Roads B 60 And T 18, Howards Wood Recreational Area, Idlewilde State
Park, Roseville, Oakwood, Powersville, and Carrville.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Floyd, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender: