Polk County IA Tornado Warnings — Live Alerts & History
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Tornado History for Polk County (Since 1950)
Tornadoes on Record
61
1950–present · NOAA/SPC
Violent (EF3+)
2
3.3% of total
Fatalities
2
71 injuries
Strongest Rating
F4
Fujita / Enhanced Fujita
Most Recent
July 15, 2024
Latest tornado on record
Recent Tornado Warning History
| Date | Issued | Expired |
|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2026 | 12:22 PM UTC | 12:45 PM UTC |
| May 19, 2026 | 12:39 AM UTC | 1:20 AM UTC |
| April 24, 2026 | 1:25 AM UTC | 1:48 AM UTC |
| April 24, 2026 | 12:46 AM UTC | 1:18 AM UTC |
| April 24, 2026 | 12:39 AM UTC | 1:30 AM UTC |
| April 24, 2026 | 12:15 AM UTC | 1:00 AM UTC |
| July 22, 2025 | 9:11 PM UTC | 9:29 PM UTC |
| July 19, 2025 | 11:22 AM UTC | 11:45 AM UTC |
Polk County Facts
- FIPS Code
- 19153
- NWS County Code (UGC)
- IAC153
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