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Tornado Warning 21, NWS Quad Cities, IA
NWS Quad Cities, IA issued this tornado warning at Jul 10, 2025, 5:48 PM CDT for Delaware County, Dubuque County, Iowa. It was in force for 42 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jul 10, 2025, 5:48 PM CDT (22:48 UTC)
- Expired
- Jul 10, 2025, 6:30 PM CDT
- In force
- 42 min
- Issued by
- NWS Quad Cities, IA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.0 in
Counties Delaware County, IA, Dubuque County, IA
The radar
The Quad Cities radar (KDVN), 111 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:50 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Davenport, (KDVN), launched 12:00Z, 10.8 hours before the alert went out and 113 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 562 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -90 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1007 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 14 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 132 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 210 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
438
WFUS53 KDVN 102248
TORDVN
IAC055-061-102330-
/O.NEW.KDVN.TO.W.0021.250710T2248Z-250710T2330Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
548 PM CDT Thu Jul 10 2025
The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
West central Dubuque County in northeastern Iowa...
Northeastern Delaware County in northeastern Iowa...
* Until 630 PM CDT.
* At 548 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Petersburg, or 14 miles east of Manchester, moving
southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
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...
Dyersville, Farley, New Vienna, Luxemburg, and New Wine Park
around 555 PM CDT.
Bankston and Bankston Park around 600 PM CDT.
Epworth and Camp Little Cloud around 605 PM CDT.
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.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 4251 9084 4236 9109 4257 9130 4265 9119
4265 9117
TIME...MOT...LOC 2248Z 293DEG 19KT 4255 9119
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
McClure4 follow-up statements
392
WWUS53 KDVN 102256
SVSDVN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
556 PM CDT Thu Jul 10 2025
IAC055-061-102330-
/O.CON.KDVN.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250710T2330Z/
Dubuque IA-Delaware IA-
556 PM CDT Thu Jul 10 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM CDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL DUBUQUE AND NORTHEASTERN DELAWARE COUNTIES...
At 556 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over New Wine Park, or 16 miles east of Manchester,
moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Dyersville, Epworth, Farley, New Vienna, Worthington, Luxemburg,
Bankston, Graf, Bankston Park, New Wine Park, Petersburg, Camp Little
Cloud, and Lattnerville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 4251 9084 4236 9109 4255 9128 4259 9120
4263 9113
TIME...MOT...LOC 2256Z 323DEG 19KT 4252 9114
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
McClure991
WWUS53 KDVN 102310
SVSDVN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
610 PM CDT Thu Jul 10 2025
IAC055-102320-
/O.CAN.KDVN.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250710T2330Z/
Delaware IA-
610 PM CDT Thu Jul 10 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN DELAWARE COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
&&
LAT...LON 4251 9084 4236 9109 4247 9113 4252 9113
4259 9103
TIME...MOT...LOC 2310Z 293DEG 19KT 4249 9104
$$
IAC061-102330-
/O.CON.KDVN.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250710T2330Z/
Dubuque IA-
610 PM CDT Thu Jul 10 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM CDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL DUBUQUE COUNTY...
At 610 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Farley, or 17 miles west of Dubuque, moving
southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Dyersville, Epworth, Farley, Bankston, Graf, Bankston Park, Camp
Little Cloud, and Lattnerville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 4251 9084 4236 9109 4247 9113 4252 9113
4259 9103
TIME...MOT...LOC 2310Z 293DEG 19KT 4249 9104
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
McClure922
WWUS53 KDVN 102319
SVSDVN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
619 PM CDT Thu Jul 10 2025
IAC061-102330-
/O.CON.KDVN.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250710T2330Z/
Dubuque IA-
619 PM CDT Thu Jul 10 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM CDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL DUBUQUE COUNTY...
At 619 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Farley, or 14 miles west of Dubuque, moving
southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
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...
Dyersville, Epworth, Farley, Bankston, and Camp Little Cloud.
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.
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 4249 9088 4236 9109 4247 9113 4254 9099
TIME...MOT...LOC 2319Z 293DEG 19KT 4247 9098
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
McClure973 WWUS53 KDVN 102324 SVSDVN Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL 624 PM CDT Thu Jul 10 2025 IAC061-102334- /O.EXP.KDVN.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250710T2330Z/ Dubuque IA- 624 PM CDT Thu Jul 10 2025 ...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR WEST CENTRAL DUBUQUE COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT 630 PM CDT... The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm. && LAT...LON 4249 9088 4236 9109 4247 9113 4254 9099 TIME...MOT...LOC 2324Z 293DEG 19KT 4246 9096 $$ McClure
The office that day
Everything else NWS Quad Cities, IA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 6:41 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | DVN | Buchanan | 49 min |
| Jul 10, 4:44 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | DVN | Keokuk | 46 min |
| Jul 10, 4:48 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | DVN | Johnson | 42 min |
| Jul 10, 4:51 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DVN | Keokuk, Washington | 34 min |
| Jul 10, 5:06 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DVN | Johnson | 42 min |
| Jul 10, 5:34 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | DVN | Johnson | 41 min |
| Jul 10, 6:09 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | DVN | Jackson, Jones | 51 min |
| Jul 10, 6:18 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DVN | Dubuque | 57 min |
| Jul 10, 6:30 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | DVN | Dubuque, Jackson | 90 min |
| Jul 10, 6:49 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | DVN | Dubuque, Jackson, Jones | 3 hr |
| Jul 10, 6:55 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | DVN | Jackson | 50 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.