Howard County IA Tornado Warnings — Live Alerts & History
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Tornado History for Howard County (Since 1950)
Tornadoes on Record
33
1950–present · NOAA/SPC
Violent (EF3+)
2
6.1% of total
Fatalities
0
8 injuries
Strongest Rating
F4
Fujita / Enhanced Fujita
Most Recent
April 13, 2022
Latest tornado on record
Recent Tornado Warning History
| Date | Issued | Expired |
|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2026 | 6:26 PM UTC | 7:00 PM UTC |
| July 2, 2026 | 2:00 AM UTC | 2:15 AM UTC |
| May 18, 2026 | 3:54 AM UTC | 4:45 AM UTC |
| April 17, 2026 | 7:49 PM UTC | 8:30 PM UTC |
| April 17, 2026 | 7:44 PM UTC | 8:15 PM UTC |
| April 17, 2026 | 7:15 PM UTC | 8:00 PM UTC |
Howard County Facts
- FIPS Code
- 19089
- NWS County Code (UGC)
- IAC089
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