National Weather ServiceIowaWind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Wind Advisories in Iowa
The National Weather Service issued 66 wind advisories for Iowa in 2025 and 53 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 15th most of any state. 2026 through September: 25, 29% below the average of 35 for those months in 2008-2025. Clay was covered most often (205 times since 2008).
How many wind advisories does Iowa get?
Every wind advisory that covered part of Iowa. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 25 |
| 2025 | 66 |
| 2024 | 57 |
| 2023 | 38 |
| 2022 | 72 |
| 2021 | 43 |
| 2020 | 73 |
| 2019 | 53 |
| 2018 | 36 |
| 2017 | 42 |
| 2016 | 48 |
| 2015 | 47 |
| 2014 | 62 |
| 2013 | 38 |
| 2012 | 63 |
| 2011 | 56 |
| 2010 | 61 |
| 2009 | 36 |
| 2008 | 60 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Iowa get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Iowa?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay | 205 | 34 | June 17, 2026 |
| Dickinson | 204 | 37 | June 17, 2026 |
| Osceola | 204 | 35 | June 17, 2026 |
| O'Brien | 203 | 35 | June 17, 2026 |
| Lyon | 197 | 33 | June 17, 2026 |
| Monona | 195 | 29 | June 17, 2026 |
| Buena Vista | 193 | 29 | June 17, 2026 |
| Plymouth | 192 | 29 | June 17, 2026 |
| Sioux | 192 | 32 | June 17, 2026 |
| Emmet | 191 | 36 | June 17, 2026 |
| Woodbury | 191 | 26 | June 17, 2026 |
| Palo Alto | 190 | 35 | June 17, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a wind advisory?
A wind advisory means winds strong enough to blow loose objects around and make driving difficult, below high wind warning values. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in Iowa.