Palo Alto County IA Tornado Warnings — Live Alerts & History
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Tornado History for Palo Alto County (Since 1950)
Tornadoes on Record
19
1950–present · NOAA/SPC
Violent (EF3+)
1
5.3% of total
Fatalities
0
Direct deaths
Strongest Rating
F3
Fujita / Enhanced Fujita
Most Recent
December 15, 2021
Latest tornado on record
Recent Tornado Warning History
| Date | Issued | Expired |
|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | 2:30 AM UTC | 3:15 AM UTC |
| May 18, 2026 | 2:08 AM UTC | 3:00 AM UTC |
| May 18, 2026 | 1:59 AM UTC | 2:45 AM UTC |
| April 14, 2026 | 12:52 AM UTC | 1:30 AM UTC |
| April 13, 2026 | 11:47 PM UTC | 12:10 AM UTC |
Palo Alto County Facts
- FIPS Code
- 19147
- NWS County Code (UGC)
- IAC147
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