First published 10/9/2026, 2:39:16 AM UTC · Last updated 10/9/2026, 2:39:16 AM UTC

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 8 at 9:34PM CDT until October 8 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

A severe thunderstorm with quarter-size hail was reported near Sac City, moving southeast across four Iowa counties. The warning instructed people to move to an interior room on the lowest floor.

Why it matters

The warning described an observed storm and advised people in the affected area to take protective action.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 9/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Sources

Primary official sourceSevere Thunderstorm Warning issued October 8 at 9:34PM CDT until October 8 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

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