An F2 tornado ravaged Iowa City 20 years ago today (April 13, 2006), carving out a five-mile path and causing $10 million in damage.

Meteorologists who inspected the scene said the EF-0 rating was given based on mostly tree and power pole damage.

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The National Weather Service has issued several tornado warnings on Thursday, March 26, across the Midwest, including several cities in Ohio and Indiana. Officials also warn of heavy rainfall with ...

An important part of staying safe during severe thunderstorms and tornadoes is knowing the difference between a "watch" and a "warning" and how to receive these critical National Weather Service ...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - You may hear tornado sirens today; it’s part of the state’s Severe Weather Awareness Week. The test is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday. During the test, outdoor ...

Don't let some cloudy skies fool you. If you hear a tornado siren on Wednesday, March 25, it's only a test. As part of Severe Weather Awareness Week, counties across Iowa will be testing their outdoor ...

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I have seen the center of a monster. Most people describe the sound of a tornado as like a freight train, but up close, it’s more like a thousand screaming jet engines. I am one of the few people on ...

Tornadoes can be erratic and extremely dangerous. Brent Koops/NOAA Weather in Focus Photo Contest 2015, CC BY I have seen the center of a monster. Most people describe the sound of a tornado as like a ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — When you hear the phrase “Tornado Alley,” you probably picture scenes like powerful twisters carving through open fields in Oklahoma or Texas. But new research shows that traditional ...