Some school districts have announced early dismissals this afternoon due to severe storms.

An active severe weather week brought at least eight tornadoes to Iowa. Here are the National Weather Service's confirmed reports.

A tornado watch was issued by the National Weather Service for an area extending from Des Moines through eastern Iowa until 8 p.m. Friday, April 17.

Severe weather swept through Eastern Iowa on Friday, bringing tornado warnings and large hail to multiple communities.

Enjoy the break from rain today. Severe weather returns to Iowa on Friday, April 17. Here’s how much rain fell so far and what to expect on Friday.

DES MOINES, Iowa – While we’ll get a break from the storms Thursday, more severe weather is expected Friday. Hail and heavy rain were the primary stories on Wednesday as more storms rumbled across central Iowa.

The National Weather Service says three tornadoes hit eastern Iowa during Tuesday’s severe weather.

The National Weather Service (NWS) of Sioux Falls surveyed the tornado’s path and found damage equivalent to an EF-0 tornado with estimated winds up to 80 mph.