Multiple severe thunderstorm warnings were prompted by storms that dropped heavy rain, hail, and wind across Marion and Warren Counties Tuesday night.

The KNIA/KRLS Severe Weather Action Team was on the air from 8 to 10:10 p.m. for seven different severe thunderstorm warnings impacting both Marion and Warren Counties. Five staff members contributed to on-air coverage and Weatherology meteorologists provided updates throughout the evening.

Heavy rain was also dumped across the region, with 1-4″ inches recorded in portions of Marion, Warren, Jasper, and Polk Counties

Other rainfall totals (as of midnight):
Roberts Creek Park at Lake Red Rock – 3.89″
South River near Ackworth – 3.43″
White Breast Creek Near Melcher-Dallas – 2.4″
Knoxville – 1.67″
Pella – 1.29″
Lake Red Rock – 1.24″

The KNIA/KRLS Severe Weather Action Team is on the air with live coverage for any severe thunderstorm or tornado warning for any portion of Marion and Warren Counties, with backup generators ensuring the coverage stays on if the power goes out.
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Storm damage reports:
– Large tree branches snapped in Pella (photos submitted):

– Quarter-sized hail in Melcher-Dallas:

– Trees downed near Sandyville on Hwy 92 (Iowa DOT Report)

– Road sign blown down at Highway 163 exit west of Monroe (8:47 p.m.)

– Torrential rain near Melcher-Dallas (photo submitted by Tyler Kennedy of a filling Koi pond):