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Home Tornado Warning 0042 Issued by the Davenport / Quad Cities Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-04-17 16:58:57
839
WFUS53 KDVN 172158
TORDVN
IAC061-097-105-172300-
/O.NEW.KDVN.TO.W.0042.260417T2158Z-260417T2300Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
458 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Central Jackson County in east central Iowa...
South central Dubuque County in northeastern Iowa...
Northeastern Jones County in east central Iowa...
* Until 600 PM CDT.
* At 458 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Camp Courageous, or 13 miles northeast of Anamosa,
moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Bernard, Canton, South Gary Owen, Crab Town, Emeline, Garry Owen,
and Washington Mills around 505 PM CDT.
Zwingle, Otter Creek, and Ironhills around 510 PM CDT.
La Motte, Fulton, and Cottonville around 515 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Andrew, Bellevue, Springbrook, Smiths, Spruce Creek Park and Bellevue
State Park.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4233 9042 4228 9043 4223 9040 4219 9032
4216 9022 4213 9020 4213 9116 4228 9115
4235 9044
TIME...MOT...LOC 2158Z 259DEG 46KT 4220 9104
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Gibbs
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-04-17 17:12:57
264
WWUS53 KDVN 172212 RRA
SVSDVN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
512 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
IAC061-097-105-172300-
/O.CON.KDVN.TO.W.0042.000000T0000Z-260417T2300Z/
Jackson IA-Dubuque IA-Jones IA-
512 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
JACKSON...SOUTH CENTRAL DUBUQUE AND NORTHEASTERN JONES COUNTIES...
At 512 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over South Gary Owen, or 13 miles northwest of Maquoketa,
moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
La Motte, Zwingle, Fulton, Cottonville, Otter Creek, Ironhills,
and Washington Mills around 515 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Andrew, Bellevue, Springbrook, Smiths, Spruce Creek Park and Bellevue
State Park.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4233 9042 4228 9043 4223 9040 4219 9032
4216 9022 4213 9020 4213 9093 4230 9098
4235 9044
TIME...MOT...LOC 2212Z 259DEG 46KT 4223 9080
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Gibbs
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-04-17 17:19:58
574
WWUS53 KDVN 172219
SVSDVN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
519 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
IAC105-172229-
/O.CAN.KDVN.TO.W.0042.000000T0000Z-260417T2300Z/
Jones IA-
519 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN JONES COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for northwestern
Illinois...and northeastern and east central Iowa.
&&
LAT...LON 4233 9042 4228 9043 4223 9040 4219 9032
4216 9022 4213 9020 4213 9080 4231 9085
4235 9044
TIME...MOT...LOC 2219Z 262DEG 47KT 4232 9071 4224 9069 4215 9074
$$
IAC061-097-172300-
/O.CON.KDVN.TO.W.0042.000000T0000Z-260417T2300Z/
Jackson IA-Dubuque IA-
519 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
JACKSON AND SOUTH CENTRAL DUBUQUE COUNTIES...
At 519 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located along a
line extending from Zwingle to Otter Creek to Ironhills, moving east
at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
These dangerous storms will be near...
Andrew, La Motte, Fulton, and Cottonville around 525 PM CDT.
Bellevue, Springbrook, Smiths, Spruce Creek Park, and Bellevue
State Park around 530 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of these tornadic storms include Green
Island and Reeceville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4233 9042 4228 9043 4223 9040 4219 9032
4216 9022 4213 9020 4213 9080 4231 9085
4235 9044
TIME...MOT...LOC 2219Z 262DEG 47KT 4232 9071 4224 9069 4215 9074
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Gibbs
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-04-17 17:19:58
574
WWUS53 KDVN 172219
SVSDVN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
519 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
IAC105-172229-
/O.CAN.KDVN.TO.W.0042.000000T0000Z-260417T2300Z/
Jones IA-
519 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN JONES COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for northwestern
Illinois...and northeastern and east central Iowa.
&&
LAT...LON 4233 9042 4228 9043 4223 9040 4219 9032
4216 9022 4213 9020 4213 9080 4231 9085
4235 9044
TIME...MOT...LOC 2219Z 262DEG 47KT 4232 9071 4224 9069 4215 9074
$$
IAC061-097-172300-
/O.CON.KDVN.TO.W.0042.000000T0000Z-260417T2300Z/
Jackson IA-Dubuque IA-
519 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
JACKSON AND SOUTH CENTRAL DUBUQUE COUNTIES...
At 519 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located along a
line extending from Zwingle to Otter Creek to Ironhills, moving east
at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
These dangerous storms will be near...
Andrew, La Motte, Fulton, and Cottonville around 525 PM CDT.
Bellevue, Springbrook, Smiths, Spruce Creek Park, and Bellevue
State Park around 530 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of these tornadic storms include Green
Island and Reeceville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4233 9042 4228 9043 4223 9040 4219 9032
4216 9022 4213 9020 4213 9080 4231 9085
4235 9044
TIME...MOT...LOC 2219Z 262DEG 47KT 4232 9071 4224 9069 4215 9074
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Gibbs
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-04-17 17:35:44
029
WWUS53 KDVN 172235 RRA
SVSDVN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
535 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
IAC061-097-172300-
/O.CON.KDVN.TO.W.0042.000000T0000Z-260417T2300Z/
Jackson IA-Dubuque IA-
535 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
JACKSON AND SOUTH CENTRAL DUBUQUE COUNTIES...
At 535 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located along a
line extending from near St. Donatus to Bellevue to near Springbrook,
moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Bellevue, Bellevue State Park and Green Island.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4233 9042 4228 9043 4223 9040 4219 9032
4216 9022 4213 9020 4213 9061 4232 9074
4235 9044
TIME...MOT...LOC 2235Z 259DEG 46KT 4235 9048 4227 9046 4218 9051
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Gibbs
Action: Expired Issued At: 2026-04-17 17:50:29
527
WWUS53 KDVN 172250 RRA
SVSDVN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
550 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
IAC061-097-172300-
/O.EXP.KDVN.TO.W.0042.000000T0000Z-260417T2300Z/
Jackson IA-Dubuque IA-
550 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL JACKSON AND SOUTH CENTRAL DUBUQUE
COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 600 PM CDT...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for northwestern
Illinois...and northeastern and east central Iowa.
&&
LAT...LON 4233 9042 4228 9043 4223 9040 4219 9032
4216 9022 4213 9020 4213 9061 4232 9074
4235 9044
TIME...MOT...LOC 2250Z 259DEG 46KT 4238 9024 4230 9022 4221 9027
$$
Gibbs
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