John Wheeler: Iowa reports record year for tornadoes
The National Weather Service in Des Moines is reporting that the state of Iowa has set a record in 2024 for the most tornadoes reported in the state in a single year. As of Aug. 17, there had been 122 tornadoes within the state,
Iowa breaks tornado record that stood for 20 years
The Weather Service in Des Moines says 122 tornadoes have been documented in Iowa this year, breaking the previous annual record of 120 tornadoes in 2004.
Iowa's tornadoes break an all-time record
There have been just five years with 100-plus tornadoes in Iowa since records began in 1950. The state averages around 50 tornadoes annually. More than two-thirds of Iowa's 122 twisters have occurred on just four days in the last five months.
2024 now a record year for Iowa tornadoes
As of Aug. 17, 2024 Iowa has seen 122 tornadoes; the previous record was 120 tornadoes in 2004. WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — A preliminary count shows Iowa's 20-year tornado record has been broken with less than half the year remaining.
Iowa's 39 EF1 tornadoes set single-year record, NWS says
Iowa's violent and tumultuous weather has set a new mark. The 122 confirmed tornadoes so far in 2024 are a state record, the National Weather Service in Des Moines recently revealed. That's two more than the total for all of 2004 (122).
Iowa sets new tornado record with 122 this year, surpassing previous highs
Earlier this month six tornadoes touched down in the state of iowa, pushing this year's total to 122 tornadoes.Surpassing the old record by two tornadoes... And
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How much rain did we get? Overnight storm brings more than 3 inches of rain to Des Moines
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