Tornado Safety Tips: Expert Guide for Tornado Alley
Learn tornado safety from a meteorologist. Step-by-step tips, real-world advice, and mistakes to avoid to stay safe in Tornado Alley storms.
What are storm shelter options for slab homes?
Discover the best tornado shelter options for slab homes, including garage safe rooms, corner units, and space-saving shelters for families.
What is a Storm Shelter? A Practical Guide for Homeowners
Storm shelters are reinforced safe spaces designed to protect families during tornadoes. Learn shelter types, buying basics, and what to look for.
Storm Shelter Installation: What to Expect
Learn what to expect from storm shelter installation, costs, timelines, and common mistakes from an Iowa installer with 10+ years of experience since 2014.
Tornado Season in Iowa: What You Need to Know
When is tornado season in Iowa? Learn peak months, real risks, and why tornadoes can happen year-round—plus expert insight to help you feel prepared.
Can Above-Ground Shelters Survive an EF5 Tornado?
Can above-ground storm shelters survive an EF5 tornado? Learn how ICC-500 testing, anchoring, and debris impact design protect lives during violent storms EF5!
Affordable Storm Shelters: What Are the Cheapest Options That Still Keep You Safe?
Affordable storm shelters with EF-5 rated protection. Learn low cost tornado shelter options, pricing, and how to save with self-installation.
Factors To Consider When Choosing a Storm Shelter
Learn the key factors to consider when choosing a storm shelter, including location, safety ratings, installation, access time, and real-world expert advice.
How Much Does a Storm Shelter Cost in 2026?
Tornado shelters can cost from a few thousand dollars up to tens of thousands of dollars, depending on how small or large of a unit you need.
Tornado Shelters for Mobile Homes
Discover above and below ground tornado shelters for mobile homes. Certified, FEMA-compliant options for individuals and mobile home parks.
Storm Shelters of Iowa Becomes Official Survive-A-Storm Dealer
Storm Shelters of Iowa is now Iowa’s Survive-A-Storm dealer, offering top above-ground and below-ground tornado shelters for safety.
Tornado Alley: Nature\’s Fury in the Heartland
Explore Tornado Alley: its geography, reasons for frequent twisters, peak seasons, and safety tips for residents. Understand nature\\\’s powerful phenomena.
Is a Storm Shelter a Good Investment?
Are you considering installing a storm shelter? While it may be a big investment initially, it is certainly worth it in the long run.
The Case for 1/4″ Steel Storm Shelters Over 3/16″ Steel
Discover why 1/4″ steel storm shelters offer superior safety over 3/16″ steel, providing enhanced protection during severe storms.
Where to Go During a Tornado
Discover the safest places to shelter during a tornado, including insights on Storm Shelters of Iowa and the under-the-stairs myth.
Why Above Ground Steel Storm Shelters Are the Best: Debunking Common Misconceptions
Discover why above ground steel storm shelters are the safest choice. Debunking myths and highlighting key features.
DIY Storm Shelter Kits from Storm Shelters of Iowa
Explore DIY storm shelter kits by Storm Shelters of Iowa: Easy, affordable, and customizable protection for homes, schools, and businesses. Prepare confidently.
National Preparedness Month: Disaster Preparedness
September is National Preparedness Month. This is a good time to prepare for natural and man-made disasters during this month. After an emergency, you may need to survive on your own for several days. Being prepared means having your own food, water and other supplies to last for several days. A disaster supplies kit is a collection of basic items
Polk County Installs Two 25 Person Storm Shelters
Des Moines, Iowa – Storm Shelters of Iowa installed two large commercial storm shelters for Polk County over the weekend. These two shelters were installed at the counties maintenance sheds on the north side and southeast side of the county. The FEMA rated storm shelters are rated to hold 25 persons, and are equipped with
Number of Tornadoes in Iowa by Month
While tornadoes typically occur from April through June in Iowa, it’s important to remember that tornadoes can happen at any time of day, and any day of the year. Looking at Iowa tornado climatology, there has been a tornado every month with the exception of January. Below is a graph showing the total number of
What Is The Difference Between a Watch and a Warning?
With the severe weather season underway, now is a good time to go over the difference between a watch vs. a warning. What is a severe thunderstorm watch? A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is issued when severe thunderstorms are possible in and near the watch area. It does not mean that they will occur. It only
Fewest June Tornado Watches Issued In Recorded History
After an unusually quiet May in terms of tornado activity across the United States, June 2020 followed suit by hitting some record lows. In June, the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) issued the fewest tornado watches in recorded history (1970-present). In the month of June, only 6 tornado watches were issued, followed by the 8 that
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