Urbandale, IA — Severe Weather & Radar
No active severe-weather warnings for Urbandale, IA right now. Live radar is below — set up alerts to get warned the moment one is issued.
Severe Storms and Flooding: FEMA approved a major disaster declaration for Polk County on Sep 1, 2026. It pays for the public recovery, like roads, public buildings and debris. Assistance for individuals isn't approved here; FEMA's page shows if that changes.
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Severe-weather outlook
No severe-weather risk is outlooked for Urbandale, IA today.
3-day forecast
Forecast: NOAA National Blend of Models.
When is severe weather most likely near Urbandale?
Around Urbandale and the Midwest, severe weather is most active from April through June.
The main threats are damaging thunderstorm winds — including widespread, long-lived derechos — along with large hail and tornadoes.
Based on long-term NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center climatology.
In Urbandale, IA
Urbandale, IA is home to an estimated 42,000 people. Atmostorm shows whether Urbandale is inside an active NWS warning polygon right now — and warns you the moment that changes.
Nearby areas
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Not an official source — always confirm with the National Weather Service at weather.gov. Data aggregated from NWS/SPC. Facility and population figures are decision-support estimates.