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Episodes

    A tornado tears across a rural field near a row of powerline poles.

    Storms

    EpisodeSeason1Episode103
    Explore the role climate change plays in critical weather events that have changed Iowa.
    Iowa's Wild Weather: Storms, Wednesday, April 19 at 6:30 PM on Iowa PBS.

    Iowa's Wild Weather: Storms Preview

    PreviewSeason1Episode103
    Premieres April 19: Examine the impact, history and science of storms in Iowa. Discover the role climate change plays on these intensifying storms, and how people living in the path of those cataclysmic events remain resilient.
    A flooded cornfield.

    Flooding

    EpisodeSeason1Episode102
    Experts examine some of the most catastrophic flooding events in Iowa’s history.
    hot sun over a dry field

    Drought

    EpisodeSeason1Episode101
    As drought conditions threaten Iowa communities, residents are forced to cope with the fallout from this type of natural disaster.

Clips

    Dr. Justin Glisan

    Dr. Justin Glisan

    ClipSeason1Episode101
    Dr. Justin Glisan shares his insight on the severe weather impacting Iowa, including our droughts.
    Secretary Mike Naig

    Secretary Mike Naig

    ClipSeason1Episode101
    Secretary Mike Naig shares his insight on the severe weather impacting Iowa, including our droughts.
    Zeb McFarland

    Zeb McFarland

    ClipSeason1Episode101
    Zeb McFarland shares his insight on the severe weather impacting Iowa, including our droughts.
Iowa's Wild Weather

About the Show

Weather in Iowa can be unpredictable and relentless. Farmers, ranchers, city dwellers and rural residents all deal with extreme weather events. Discover how Iowans combat weather events to protect their communities while respecting the weather.

Funding for Iowa's Wild Weather Provided By

Claude P. Small, Kathryn Small Cousins and William Carl Cousins Fund