Webster County IA Emergency Management

05/25/2026

Warmer temperatures this week with high temperatures generally in the 80s. There will be a few chances for thunderstorms. A few storms are possible over northern Iowa tonight and Monday. A strong storm may occur. Additional storms are in the forecast for southern Iowa Wednesday and Thursday.

05/20/2026

One confirmed EF-0 tornado right over the north end of Moorland.

Here is the latest breakdown of the confirmed tornado count from May 15-18:

🌪 Total Tornadoes: 15 🌪

Intensity Breakdown: 9 EF-1s | 5 EF-0s | 1 EF-Unknown

Event Timeline:

Friday: 1 (Southern Iowa)

Sunday: 13 (Northern Iowa)

Monday: 1 (Southern Iowa)

Please see the webpage below, which contains additional information about the overall event, as well as specific information about these tornadoes.
https://www.weather.gov/dmx/2026-05-15-18-Central-Iowa-MultiDay-Severe

Further adjustments and/or additions are expected as additional information becomes available over the coming days, so stay tuned for updates!

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05/18/2026

05/18/2026

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05/18/2026

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05/18/2026

Webster County Alert:

Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued May 17 at 9:56PM CDT until May 17 at 10:45PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
TORDMX

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Western Hardin County in central Iowa...
East central Webster County in central Iowa...
Hamilton County in central Iowa...

* Until 1045 PM CDT.

* At 956 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located over
Webster City, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

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.

* These dangerous storms will be near...
Webster City and Kamrar around 1000 PM CDT.
Blairsburg around 1005 PM CDT.
Williams around 1010 PM CDT.
Alden and Buckeye around 1020 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Ellsworth, Buckeye, Blairsburg, Williams, Alden, Radcliffe, Brushy
Creek St Recreation Area, Webster City Municipal Airport, Kamrar, and
Drake Airport.

This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 131 and 147.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
http://www.weather.gov

05/18/2026

Webster County Alert:

Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued May 17 at 9:45PM CDT until May 17 at 10:30PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
TORDMX

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Hardin County in central Iowa...
Northeastern Webster County in central Iowa...
Southern Wright County in north central Iowa...
Southwestern Franklin County in north central Iowa...
Southeastern Humboldt County in north central Iowa...
Northern Hamilton County in central Iowa...

* Until 1030 PM CDT.

* At 945 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Sportsman Park, or 10 miles northwest of Webster
City, moving east at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

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 dangerous storm will be near...
Woolstock around 950 PM CDT.
Big Wall Lake around 1000 PM CDT.
Dows and Popejoy around 1010 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Vincent, Galt, Latimer, Dows, Clarion Municipal Airport, Goldfield,
Woolstock, Rowan, Coulter, and Eagle Grove Municipal Airport.

This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 147 and 167.
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 cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
http://www.weather.gov

05/18/2026

Webster County Alert:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 17 at 9:42PM CDT until May 17 at 10:45PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
SVRDMX

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Western Hardin County in central Iowa...
Webster County in central Iowa...
Wright County in north central Iowa...
Southwestern Franklin County in north central Iowa...
Southeastern Calhoun County in west central Iowa...
Southern Humboldt County in north central Iowa...
Hamilton County in central Iowa...

* Until 1045 PM CDT.

* At 942 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Hardy to near Fort Dodge to near Paton, moving
east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Fort Dodge, Webster City, Clarion, Dakota City, Humboldt, Eagle
Grove, Jewell Junction, Gowrie, Elm Lake, Fort Dodge Regional
Airport, Big Wall Lake, Dayton, Alden, Stratford, Goldfield,
Coalville, Badger, Radcliffe, Otho, and Dows.

This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 127 and 167.
Intense thunderstorm lines can produce brief tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Although a tornado is not
immediately likely, it is best to move to an interior room on the
lowest floor of a building. These storms may cause serious injury
and significant property damage.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for north central
Iowa. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 300 AM CDT for
central and west central Iowa.
http://www.weather.gov

05/18/2026

Webster County Alert:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 17 at 9:26PM CDT until May 17 at 10:45PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
SVRDMX

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Greene County in west central Iowa...
Southern Webster County in central Iowa...
Guthrie County in west central Iowa...
Audubon County in west central Iowa...
Southeastern Sac County in west central Iowa...
Southern Calhoun County in west central Iowa...
Eastern Crawford County in west central Iowa...
Southwestern Hamilton County in central Iowa...
Boone County in central Iowa...
Carroll County in west central Iowa...
Northwestern Dallas County in central Iowa...

* Until 1045 PM CDT.

* At 926 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Churdan to 4 miles south of Ralston to 7 miles east
of Irwin to near Marne, moving southeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Boone, Carroll, Perry, Jefferson, Audubon, Guthrie Center, Ogden,
Lake City, Manning, C**n Rapids, Glidden, Panora, Gowrie, Lake
Panorama, Boone Speedway, Exira, Dayton, Grand Junction, Adair, and
Manilla.
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Intense thunderstorm lines can produce brief tornadoes and widespread
significant wind damage. Although a tornado is not immediately
likely, it is best to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of
a building. These storms may cause serious injury and significant
property damage.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 AM CDT for central,
southwestern and west central Iowa.
http://www.weather.gov