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Cedar Rapids weather alerts

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The National Weather Service issues alerts for Cedar Rapids as part of Linn County.

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Tornado history within 25 miles of Cedar Rapids

151 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Cedar Rapids since 1950, killing 1 people and injuring 78. The most recent was on July 11, 2025 (rated EF1).

EF0: 54EF054EF1: 55EF155EF2: 23EF223EF3: 5EF35EF4: 2EF42EF5: 0EF5
Tornadoes by (E)F rating

Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Cedar Rapids

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
April 30, 1954F4Linn County80.4 mi200 yd00
March 13, 1990F4Linn County19 mi200 yd00
May 20, 1953F3Linn County38.6 mi400 yd07
May 18, 1971F3Benton County4.3 mi300 yd00
May 18, 1971F3Benton County4.3 mi200 yd00

Most recent tornadoes

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
July 11, 2025EF1Linn County12.5 mi150 yd00
July 11, 2025EF2Linn County6.7 mi300 yd00
July 11, 2025EF1Benton County4.1 mi250 yd00
July 11, 2025EF1Benton County3.8 mi20 yd00
June 25, 2024EF0Linn County0.5 mi50 yd00

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How often alerts are issued for Linn County

Alert type2016–2025Last issued
Severe Thunderstorm Warning189September 9, 2026
Dense Fog Advisory105September 17, 2026
Winter Weather Advisory103March 16, 2026
Wind Advisory74March 12, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Watch60August 13, 2026
Flood Warning55October 5, 2026
Cold Weather Advisory48January 26, 2026
Heat Advisory45August 31, 2026
Tornado Warning44September 9, 2026
Flood Watch40September 30, 2026

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