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The National Weather Service issues alerts for Des Moines as part of Polk County.

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Tornado history within 25 miles of Des Moines

189 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Des Moines since 1950, killing 8 people and injuring 171. The most recent was on July 15, 2024 (rated EF1).

EF0: 93EF093EF1: 57EF157EF2: 22EF222EF3: 3EF33EF4: 4EF44EF5: 0EF5
Tornadoes by (E)F rating

Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Des Moines

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
March 5, 2022EF4Madison County70.6 mi900 yd65
June 18, 1974F4Polk County15.3 mi400 yd250
April 8, 1999F4Union County56 mi1,250 yd01
September 28, 1986F4Polk County20 mi250 yd00
March 22, 1991F3Story County43 mi70 yd00

Most recent tornadoes

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
July 15, 2024EF1Polk County6.9 mi300 yd00
June 25, 2024?Madison County0.2 mi30 yd00
June 25, 2024EF0Madison County1.4 mi50 yd00
June 25, 2024?Polk County0.1 mi30 yd00
May 24, 2024EF0Polk County1.5 mi50 yd00

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How often alerts are issued for Polk County

Alert type2016–2025Last issued
Severe Thunderstorm Warning212October 9, 2026
Winter Weather Advisory93March 16, 2026
Dense Fog Advisory89September 17, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Watch78September 6, 2026
Wind Advisory78April 8, 2026
Flood Warning63October 4, 2026
Heat Advisory47August 31, 2026
Cold Weather Advisory40January 26, 2026
Flood Watch36September 30, 2026
Tornado Watch33September 14, 2026

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