Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 7 at 4:24PM CDT until August 7 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 7, 2026 - 2:24pm
Expires:
August 7, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 424 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Otterville, or
near Independence, moving southeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and two inch hail.
SOURCE...Emergency management confirmed tornado.
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 tornado will be near...
Independence, Winthrop, Quasqueton, Rowley, and Buchanan County
Fairgrounds around 430 PM CDT.
Winthrop Golf Course and Monti around 435 PM CDT.
Instruction:
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.
This storm has a history of producing tornadoes. Seek shelter now!
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Buchanan, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov