In all, at least 30 tornadoes were spotted in six states.
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Gazette staff News Dec. 12, 2021 1:34 pm
In all, at least 30 tornadoes were spotted in six states.
AP Nation and World Dec. 11, 2021 5:19 pm
A monstrous tornado, carving a track that could rival the longest on record, ripped through the middle of the U.S. in a stormfront that killed dozens and tore apart a candle factory, crushed a nursing home, derailed a train and smashed an Amazon warehouse.
Agriculture Nov. 5, 2021 5:56 pm
Drought, rain, rain, rain, and now, overflowing bushels
Gazette staff
Weather Nov. 1, 2021 5:45 am
With the arrival of November, Eastern Iowa’s fall sweater weather is expected to change to winter jacket weather for this week.
Agriculture Oct. 25, 2021 5:56 pm
Both rainfall and temperatures were above average for the week ending Oct. 24, state climatologist reports.
Weather Oct. 18, 2021 5:28 pm
Despite widespread rain across Iowa, farmers had nearly five days of suitable weather to continue their corn and soybean harvests as well as fall tillage and fertilizer application.
Weather Sep. 2, 2021 11:34 am
FEMA bought 90 homes along river after ‘500-year flood’ in 1999
Sep. 1, 2021 4:49 pm
After passing its flood stage of 12 feet and cresting at about 14.75 feet Tuesday night, the Wapsipinicon River in Independence has begun to recede.
News Aug. 31, 2021 4:02 pm
The Red Cross, Alliant Energy and MidAmerican Energy all said they are sending volunteers, crews and resources to help Louisiana with recovery efforts.
In Elkader, officials had already closed two low-lying roads and crews had begun erecting large flood barriers. That came as the National Weather Service reported the Turkey River rose more than 6.5 feet to 22.3 feet overnight. Flood stage at Elkader is 12 feet.
Weather Aug. 25, 2021 11:29 am
According to National Weather Service storm reports, the bad weather in the state spanned from as far west as Story City north of Des Moines to as far east as Bellevue on the Iowa-Illinois border.
Weather Aug. 10, 2021 12:43 pm
Tuesday’s storms don’t pose the same threat as last year, according to the National Weather Service.
Reclaiming After Derecho Aug. 10, 2021 7:29 am
Derecho caused $7.5 billion in damage in Iowa alone
Derecho Preparedness Aug. 10, 2021 11:56 am
A 72-hour emergency kit is a good place to start. Start with an old suitcase, a large cooler or a sturdy storage bin and fill it with 72 hours’ worth of food and water per person.