First published 10/9/2026, 7:23:15 AM UTC · Last updated 10/9/2026, 7:23:15 AM UTC

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 9 at 1:53AM CDT until October 9 at 2:45AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of northwestern Iowa through 2:45 a.m. CDT, citing radar-indicated hail the size of ping-pong balls. The alert instructed people to shelter indoors and stay away from windows.

Why it matters

The warning said people and animals outdoors could be injured and buildings and vehicles could be damaged.

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: 1/10How 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 9 at 1:53AM CDT until October 9 at 2:45AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

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