Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 4:20PM CDT until April 17 at 4:30PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 2:20pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 419 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Postville, or 13 miles south of Waukon, moving
northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northwestern Clayton and southwestern Allamakee Counties, including
the following locations... Volney, County Roads X 16 And B 38, State
Road 76 And County X 16, State Road 51 And County W 48, Hardin,
Rossville, and Luana.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Allamakee, IA; Clayton, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov