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Active Tornado Warnings

No active tornado warnings for Polk County right now

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Tornado History for Polk County (Since 1950)

Tornadoes on Record
31
1950–present · NOAA/SPC
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Fatalities
1
15 injuries
Strongest Rating
EF2
Fujita / Enhanced Fujita
Most Recent
May 27, 2021
Latest tornado on record

Recent Tornado Warning History

DateIssuedExpired
June 21, 2026 2:45 PM UTC 3:00 PM UTC
June 7, 2026 8:11 PM UTC 8:41 PM UTC
April 27, 2026 1:54 AM UTC 2:45 AM UTC
April 27, 2026 1:19 AM UTC 2:00 AM UTC
April 27, 2026 12:54 AM UTC 1:45 AM UTC
April 27, 2026 12:42 AM UTC 1:30 AM UTC
April 26, 2026 11:51 PM UTC 12:30 AM UTC

Polk County Facts

FIPS Code
29167
NWS County Code (UGC)
MOC167
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