Cornell College Campus Safety

04/17/2026

Expired - The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern Cedar County in east central Iowa...
Southern Dubuque County in northeastern Iowa...
Jones County in east central Iowa...
Southeastern Linn County in east central Iowa...

* Until 615 PM CDT.

* At 526 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Martelle, or
8 miles northwest of Mechanicsville, moving northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Anamosa, Mechanicsville, Mount Vernon, Monticello, Cascade, Lisbon,
Springville, Olin, Wyoming, Bertram, Martelle, Onslow, Morley,
Center Junction, Stone City, Viola, Langworthy, Canton, Monticello
Municipal Airport, and Pictured Rocks Wildlife Area.

04/17/2026

Expired - The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern Johnson County in east central Iowa...
Southeastern Benton County in east central Iowa...
Linn County in east central Iowa...
Northeastern Iowa County in east central Iowa...

* Until 430 PM CDT.

* At 324 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Walford, or 9
miles southwest of Cedar Rapids, moving northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Trained weather spotters.

IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected.

* Locations impacted include...
Cedar Rapids, Marion, Hiawatha, Robins, Center Point, Fairfax, Ely,
Atkins, Walford, Central City, Springville, Palo, Swisher, Oxford,
Alburnett, Coggon, Shueyville, Norway, Bertram, and Martelle.

04/17/2026

Expired - Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
107 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

IAC031-045-097-103-105-113-171900-
/O.CON.KDVN.SV.W.0096.000000T0000Z-260417T1900Z/
Jackson IA-Cedar IA-Johnson IA-Jones IA-Linn IA-Clinton IA-
107 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
..A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHWESTERN JACKSON...NORTHERN CEDAR...NORTHEASTERN JOHNSON...
JONES...SOUTHEASTERN LINN AND NORTHWESTERN CLINTON COUNTIES...

At 106 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Viola to near Twin View Heights, moving east at 50
mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Cedar Rapids, Maquoketa, Anamosa, Mechanicsville, Stanwood, Marion,
Mount Vernon, Lisbon, Solon, Ely, Springville, Olin, Shueyville,
Wyoming, Oxford Junction, Lost Nation, Bertram, Martelle, Onslow, and
Monmouth.

04/17/2026

Expired - The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

Tornado Watch for portions of
Central and Eastern Iowa
Northern and West-Central Illinois
Southeast Minnesota
Far Northeast Missouri
Central and Southern Wisconsin

Effective this Friday afternoon and evening from 1240 PM until 800 PM CDT.

Primary threats include

A few tornadoes likely with a couple intense tornadoes possible
–
Widespread large hail and isolated very large hail events to 3.5
–
inches in diameter likely
–
Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph likely

04/15/2026

Expired - The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a Tornado Watch for portions of South Central and Eastern Iowa
Far Northwest Illinois
Far Eastern Kansas
Northern and West-Central Missouri
Effective this Wednesday afternoon and evening from 335 PM
until 900 PM CDT.
Primary threats include
A couple tornadoes possible
Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 2.5
inches in diameter possible
Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible

04/14/2026

Expired - From NWS - Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
606 PM CDT Tue Apr 14 2026

The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern Cedar County in east central Iowa...
Northern Johnson County in east central Iowa...
Southeastern Linn County in east central Iowa...

* Until 645 PM CDT.

* At 606 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Oakdale, or
near Iowa City, moving northeast at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected.

04/04/2026

CornellSafetyAlert: We are currently experiencing a phone outage affecting the Campus Safety line. Until the issue is resolved, please use the following temporary number to reach Campus Safety:

- Dial 319-533-6068

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to restore normal service. Please do not hesitate to reach out using the temporary number for any safety concerns or assistance.

03/25/2026

CornellSafetyAlert: This has been a Tornado DRILL! The Drill has been completed! Campus activity may resume as normal.

03/25/2026

CORNELLSAFETYALERT: TORNADO WARNING reported for Linn County. If you are in this area Seek Shelter Immediately in the Lowest Level of Your Building!

03/14/2026

CornellSafetyAlert: A Blizzard Warning is in effect from 4:00 PM Sunday, 3/15/2026, through 1:00 PM Monday, 3/16/2026. Severe winter weather is expected, and travel will be extremely dangerous during this time. Students are advised to monitor road conditions and avoid travel while the warning is in effect, as road conditions may deteriorate rapidly and become unsafe. Please monitor official college communications for updates.

03/14/2026

From the National Weather Service - 1233 PM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026..BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 1 PM CDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations
between 4 and 8 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60
mph.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa.
* WHEN...From 4 PM Sunday to 1 PM CDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds
could cause tree damage.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with
your vehicle. the latest road conditions are available at 511ia.org
or by calling 511.

03/09/2026