Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Chickasaw and Howard Counties in Iowa
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NOAA issued it on April 14, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by NWS La Crosse for Chickasaw and Howard Counties in Iowa until 5:30 PM CDT, with hazards including tennis ball-sized hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Northeastern Iowa
- Issued
- April 14, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS La Crosse WI
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northeastern Iowa.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning in Northeastern Iowa
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning. It is effective from 4:46 PM CDT until 5:30 PM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Howard County in northeastern Iowa and Northern Chickasaw County in northeastern Iowa, including areas near Ionia, New Hampton, and Elma. Other impacted locations include Lylahs Marsh County Park, Vernon Springs County Park, Saratoga, County Roads B 33 And T 76, County B 17 And Bell Avenue, Maple Leaf, and Vernon Springs.
What You Should Do
Prepare immediately for large destructive hail capable of producing significant damage. People outside should move to shelter inside a strong building and stay away from windows.
Expected Conditions
Hazards include tennis ball size hail (2.50 inches) and 60 mph wind gusts.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 4:46 PM CDT on April 14, 2026, and expires at 5:30 PM CDT on the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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