Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 15 at 5:36PM CDT until April 15 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 3:36pm
Expires:
April 15, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 536 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Vinton, moving
east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported quarter sized hail near the
6300 block of 24th Avenue.
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 deadly cloud to ground
lightning. Seek shelter inside a well-built structure. Stay away from
windows.
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:
Benton, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: