Tornado Warning Issued for Buchanan 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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A Tornado Warning is in effect for Buchanan County in northeastern Iowa until 6:00 PM CDT, with a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado and hail up to two inches.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- Buchanan County, Iowa
- Issued
- April 14, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Tornado warnings are short-window notices for the named area. The issuing office is the authority on whether the warning remains active or has been replaced.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Buchanan County, Iowa.
Tornado Warning in Buchanan County, Iowa
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) Quad Cities IA IL has issued a Tornado Warning. This alert is effective from 4:53 PM CDT on April 14, 2026, until 6:00 PM CDT on the same day. The alert type code is TOW, with severity classified as Extreme.
Affected Areas
This warning affects central Buchanan County in northeastern Iowa. Specific locations include Independence, Winthrop, Otterville, Wapsipinicon Golf Course, Buchanan County Fairgrounds, Quasqueton, Winthrop Golf Course, and Lamont.
What You Should Do
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.
Expected Conditions
Hazards include a tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter. Source of the hazard is radar-indicated rotation, with potential for flying debris, damage to mobile homes, roofs, windows, vehicles, and trees.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 4:53 PM CDT on April 14, 2026, and expires at 6:00 PM CDT on April 14, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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