Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 15 at 5:22PM CDT until April 15 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 3:22pm
Expires:
April 15, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 522 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Garrison, or
near Vinton, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Vinton, Urbana, Shellsburg, Garrison, Mount Auburn, Vinton Memorial
Airport, Rodgers Park, Benton City Park, Hoefle-Dulin Park, Spencers
Grove, Benton County Fairgrounds, Minne Estema Park, Wildcat Bluff
Park, and Cheney.
This includes Interstate 380 between mile markers 40 and 48.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for northeastern
and east central Iowa.
Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from
windows.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Benton, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov