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Current risk outlook
Tornado risk for Des Moines, IA.
Live conditions updated 16 min ago. Refreshes every 5–40 minutes.
This view summarizes historical tornado activity and recurring outbreak corridors that can affect this city.
Live risk outlook
LOWLow
Next 6–24 hours: Today: Low (10/100) · Rain 0% · Max wind 7 to 10 mph.
No active local alerts at this moment.
Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.
Historical risk score
Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.
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For typical homes located in Des Moines, IA.
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Des Moines, IA
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Tornado intelligence snapshot
SPC tornado outlook
SPC tornado outlook unavailable.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
Tornado alerts (NWS)
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Source: National Weather Service.
Forecast tornado mentions
No tornado mentions in the latest forecast.
Source: NWS forecast discussion.
Recent tornado reports
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Source: SPC severe reports.
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5-day tornado outlook
Today
LOWRain chance: 0%
Max wind: 7 to 10 mph
Risk score: 10/100
Tomorrow
LOWRain chance: 0%
Max wind: 8 to 15 mph
Risk score: 16/100
Sat
LOWRain chance: 9%
Max wind: 7 to 13 mph
Risk score: 10/100
Sun
MODERATERain chance: 53%
Max wind: 10 mph
Risk score: 35/100
Mon
LOWRain chance: 8%
Max wind: 5 to 9 mph
Risk score: 10/100