Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Kossuth 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 6:40AM CDT until August 9 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
At 640 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Corwith, or 12 miles east of Algona, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected. Locations impacted include... Wesley, St. Benedict, Irvington, Sexton, and Hutchins.
Effective August 9, 2026 at 7:40 AM ET · Expires August 9, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Des Moines IA
Expires
August 9, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
Last Checked
4 hours ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
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This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Kossuth 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 (4 hours ago). It's set to expire August 9, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Kossuth County?
Download StormCast free on Google Play and set Kossuth 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 Hancock County.