Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 7 at 2:28PM CDT until August 7 at 2:45PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 7, 2026 - 12:28pm
Expires:
August 7, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 228 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Riceville to Floyd to 7 miles west of Marble
Rock, moving east at 35 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...
Charles City, Rockford, Riceville, Elma, Rudd, Floyd, Marble Rock,
Alta Vista, North Washington, Colwell, Orchard, Bassett, County Roads
B 60 And T 18, Idlewilde State Park, Roseville, Brownville, Oakwood,
Highways 9 And 218, Powersville, and County Roads B 28 And V 18.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
La Crosse.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Chickasaw, IA; Floyd, IA; Howard, IA; Mitchell, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov