Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Cedar, Clinton, and Scott Counties in East Central Iowa

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of east central Iowa. This alert is based on observed conditions reported by trained weather spotters.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

• Southern Cedar County
• Northwestern Scott County
• Southwestern Clinton County

Specific locations in the path of the storm include Rochester, Durant, Bennett, New Liberty, Sunbury, Bennett Park, Walcott, Plainview, Camp Liberty, Dixon, Maysville, Big Rock, Sherman Park, Donahue, Davenport, Eldridge, and Grand Mound. This also affects Interstate 80 between mile markers 259 and 293, and Interstate 280 near mile marker 1.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building immediately. This storm is producing large hail; seek shelter inside and stay away from windows to avoid injury. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency to relay information to the National Weather Service.

Expected Conditions

• Hazard: Ping pong ball-sized hail (1.50 inches) and wind gusts up to 50 MPH.
• Impact: Potential for injury to people and animals outdoors. Expect damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles.
• Storm Movement: At 7:42 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Rochester (7 miles south of Tipton), moving east at 40 mph.

Timeline

The warning is effective immediately as of 7:43 PM CDT and is scheduled to expire at 8:30 PM CDT on March 10, 2026.