Statewide, Iowa — Peak tornado season in Iowa usually runs from early April through the end of June, and even though the season is technically over, Iowans are warned to stay vigilant.
Meteorologist Mike Fowl, at the National Weather Service in Johnston, says it was a busy season, to a degree.
Since April 12th, however, zero twisters have been confirmed touching down anywhere in the state — none during May or June. Still, Fowl says Iowans have to remember that tornadoes can strike at any time of day and on any day of the year.
While it’s a long holiday weekend, Fowl urges Iowans to keep an eye on the sky and an ear to the radio.
While tornadoes are rare during the colder months, Iowa reported a total of 61 tornadoes during the “derecho” last year on December 15th.
