Iowa Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 04/15/2026 16:15

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 15 at 6:15PM CDT until April 15 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 15, 2026 - 4:15pm
Expires: 
April 15, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description: 
At 615 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Delhi to Buck Creek to Howard H Cherry Scout Reservation, moving northeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...Quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected. Locations impacted include... Dyersville, Monticello, Central City, Earlville, Coggon, Hopkinton, Delhi, Ryan, Prairieburg, Delaware, Jones County Fairgrounds, Buffalo Creek Park, Howard H Cherry Scout Reservation, Linn County Fairgrounds, Pinicon Ridge Park, Buck Creek, Baileys Ford Park, and Turtle Creek Park.
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. Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Delaware, IA; Jones, IA; Linn, IA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL