Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Black Hawk County, Iowa
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 7 at 5:09PM CDT until August 7 at 5:15PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for central and northeastern Iowa.
Effective August 7, 2026 at 6:09 PM ET · Expires August 7, 2026 at 6:19 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Des Moines IA
Expires
August 7, 2026 at 6:19 PM ET
Last Checked
38 minutes ago
Also In Effect For
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Black Hawk County, Iowa?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (38 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 7, 2026 at 6:19 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Black Hawk County?
Download StormCast free on Google Play and set Black Hawk County, Iowa as one of your monitored locations. StormCast checks the NWS feed continuously and pushes alerts like this directly to your phone — even with the screen off.
What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Tama County.