Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Franklin 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 9 at 9:05AM CDT until August 9 at 9:15AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
The storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and have exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
Effective August 9, 2026 at 10:05 AM ET · Expires August 9, 2026 at 10:15 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Des Moines IA
Expires
August 9, 2026 at 10:15 AM ET
Last Checked
2 hours 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 Franklin 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 (2 hours ago). It's set to expire August 9, 2026 at 10:15 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Franklin County?
Download StormCast free on Google Play and set Franklin 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 Wright County.