Increased Tornado Risk In Eastern Iowa

Iowa Now Part of Tornado Alley

Increased Tornado Risk in Eastern Iowa

The National Weather Service has announced that Iowa is now officially considered part of Tornado Alley. This shift in theTornado Alley boundary means that eastern Iowa and areas to the east are now at an increased risk for tornadoes.

While all of Iowa is at risk for tornadoes, there is a specific area in eastern Iowa that has a higher tornado threat than anywhere else. This area, known as the "Iowa Tornado Alley," is located between Des Moines and Davenport.

Iowa Tornado Alley

The Iowa Tornado Alley is a region that is particularly vulnerable to tornadoes due to its location in the center of the country. This region is often hit by strong storms that can produce tornadoes, and the tornadoes that do occur in this area are often violent.

In recent years, there have been a number of deadly tornadoes in the Iowa Tornado Alley. In 2018, a tornado killed six people in Pella, Iowa. In 2020, a tornado killed eight people in Marshalltown, Iowa.

The Iowa Tornado Alley is a dangerous place to live, but there are things that you can do to stay safe. Make sure to have a plan in place for what to do if a tornado warning is issued. You should also have a safe place to go in the event of a tornado.