Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 7 at 10:05PM CDT until August 7 at 10:30PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 7, 2026 - 8:05pm
Expires:
August 7, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
At 1004 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Bonaparte, or
8 miles southeast of Keosauqua, moving south at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Keosauqua, Donnellson, Bonaparte, Bentonsport/Vernon, Farmington,
Mount Sterling, Van Buren County Fairgrounds, Keosauqua Airport, Lee
County Fairgrounds, Mount Zion, Utica, Shimek State Forest, Indian
Lake Park, Primrose, and Kilbourn.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building.
To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
the Quad Cities.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Lee, IA; Van Buren, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov