Storm Event Report
Saratoga, IA Hail and Wind Storm Report (1 NNW)
Apr 17, 2026 | 1 NNW Saratoga, Howard County, IA | 2026-04-17 severe weather window
1 NNW Saratoga, IA storm report for 2026-04-17. We found 0 hail reports (max none measured) and 2 wind/tornado reports (peak none measured, including 2 tornado reports).
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Impacted Places
Hail Stats
- Reports
- 0
- Severe Reports
- 0
Wind Stats
- Reports
- 2
- Tornado Reports
- 2
Verified Event Log (5-Year Window)
| Date | Hazard | Intensity | Distance | Location | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-17 | tornado | Tornado UNK | - | 1 NNW Saratoga, IA | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-04-17 | tornado | Tornado UNK | - | 1 NNW Saratoga, IA | NOAA SPC |
*** 1 INJ *** Tornado confirmed via photos from Riceville firefighter. One house reported damaged. A box truck was also directly hit by the tornado and forced into a di (ARX)
*** 1 INJ *** Tornado confirmed via photos from Riceville firefighter. One house reported damaged. A box truck was also directly hit by the tornado and forced into a di (ARX)
Report Highlights
- 1 NNW Saratoga recorded 0 hail reports on 2026-04-17.
- 2 wind/tornado reports were also observed in the same convective window.
- 1 NNW Saratoga recorded 2 wind/tornado reports on 2026-04-17.
- 0 hail reports provide companion context for mixed-hazard risk.
Data & Methodology
- Noaa Spc
- 2
- Derived from NOAA SPC daily severe weather reports.
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Timeline
2026-04-17T19:47:00Z
Tornado Tornado UNK
*** 1 INJ *** Tornado confirmed via photos from Riceville firefighter. One house reported damaged. A box truck was also directly hit by the tornado and forced into a di (ARX)
2026-04-17T19:47:00Z
Tornado Tornado UNK
*** 1 INJ *** Tornado confirmed via photos from Riceville firefighter. One house reported damaged. A box truck was also directly hit by the tornado and forced into a di (ARX)