West Des Moines, IA severe weather history
NOAA has logged 162 severe weather events at West Des Moines in Polk County, Iowa since 1997 — most often flood.
That is 7.5% of the 2,154 events recorded across Polk County as a whole.
- Events on record
- 162
- Direct deaths
- 03 injured
- Property damage
- $22.3M
- Record span
- 1997–May 24, 2024
What hits West Des Moines
Recent events logged at West Des Moines
| Date | Event | Deaths | Injuries | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2024 | Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| May 22, 2024 | Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Aug 19, 2022 | Hail | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jun 7, 2022 | Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Apr 29, 2022 | Hail | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Dec 16, 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jun 22, 2021 | Hail | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Aug 10, 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 15, 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 15, 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 12, 2020 | Hail | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jun 22, 2020 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jun 22, 2020 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jun 22, 2020 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jun 22, 2020 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jun 21, 2020 | Heavy Rain | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jun 5, 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Oct 1, 2019 | Heavy Rain | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jun 23, 2019 | Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jun 1, 2019 | Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| May 24, 2019 | Flood | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| Mar 14, 2019 | Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Mar 14, 2019 | Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Mar 13, 2019 | Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Oct 9, 2018 | Flood | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| Jul 1, 2018 | Flood | 0 | 0 | $20K |
| Jul 1, 2018 | Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 1, 2018 | Flood | 0 | 0 | $2M |
| Jul 1, 2018 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| Jul 1, 2018 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| Jul 1, 2018 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| Jul 1, 2018 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| May 24, 2017 | Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| May 21, 2017 | Flood | 0 | 0 | $10K |
| Mar 7, 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 19, 2016 | Heavy Rain | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| May 1, 2016 | Flood | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| Dec 23, 2015 | Flood | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Dec 18, 2015 | Flood | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| Dec 18, 2015 | Flood | 0 | 0 | $50K |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events · dates in UTC · newest 40 records
West Des Moines severe weather — your questions
When was the last severe weather event at West Des Moines?
The most recent event on record for West Des Moines is dated May 24, 2024 (UTC). NOAA publishes confirmed records on a delay of one to three months.
How many severe weather events has West Des Moines recorded?
West Des Moines appears in 162 NOAA storm reports since 1997 — 7.5% of everything logged across Polk County.
What is the most common severe weather at West Des Moines?
Flood leads the record at West Des Moines, out of 7 hazard types logged there.
Have there been weather deaths at West Des Moines?
No direct weather deaths are recorded at West Des Moines since 1997.
Which decade was busiest at West Des Moines?
The 2010s carry the most reports for West Des Moines, with 74 events logged.