Severe Weather Alerts: Tornadoes, Outages, Hail in Des Moines
Key Questions
What areas were under the tornado watch on April 14?
A tornado watch was issued for much of central and eastern Iowa, including the Des Moines metro area, until 10 p.m. on April 14. It covered 41 of Iowa's 99 counties following twisters in northwest Iowa.
How many homes were affected by power outages from the storms?
Approximately 5,000 homes in the Merle Hay area of Des Moines were without power due to storms. This was part of broader severe weather impacts including tornadoes and hail.
What are tips for protecting cars from hail in Des Moines?
To protect cars from hail, avoid driving into storm areas if possible and seek covered parking. If damage occurs, contact insurance providers promptly, as experts recommend documenting the damage for claims.
Tornado watch Apr14 Des Moines metro until 10pm after NW IA twisters; ~5k homes without power Merle Hay storms; hail protection tips for cars (avoidance, insurance). Ongoing spring storm risks demand prep.