Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Dubuque County, 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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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Dubuque County in northeastern Iowa, effective until 7:00 PM CDT, with threats of 70 mph winds and 1.50-inch hail.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Dubuque County, Iowa
- Issued
- April 14, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Quad Cities IA IL
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 Dubuque County, Iowa.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning in Dubuque County
Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL. This alert is for severe thunderstorms and is effective immediately.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Dubuque County in northeastern Iowa, including locations such as Dubuque, Asbury, Dyersville, Cascade, Epworth, Farley, Peosta, New Vienna, Worthington, Holy Cross, Luxemburg, Rickardsville, Sherrill, Centralia, Sageville, Bernard, Zwingle, Balltown, Bankston, and Durango.
What You Should Do
Remain alert for a possible tornado, as tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds by moving to shelter inside a sturdy building and staying away from windows. If caught outdoors, cover your head and neck.
Expected Conditions
The severe thunderstorms are expected to produce 70 mph wind gusts and hail up to 1.50 inches in size. The storms are moving east at 50 mph, based on radar indications.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 5:55 PM CDT on April 14, 2026, until 7:00 PM CDT on April 14, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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