Climate & Weather in Urbandale
Urbandale has a real, genuine four-season climate, consistent with this project's broader Iowa research context.
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Learn moreA real four-season, cold-winter climate
Urbandale runs a genuine four-season pattern with cold winters, consistent with central Iowa's broader climate.
Real tornado and derecho exposure
Urbandale sits within Iowa's real, documented tornado and severe-thunderstorm/derecho risk zone, including the catastrophic August 10, 2020 derecho.
Comparatively lower riverine flood risk
Urbandale itself does not sit directly on a major river, giving it comparatively lower direct riverine flood exposure than some other Iowa Tier A markets.
Key takeaways
- Urbandale runs a real four-season climate with cold winters.
- Real tornado and derecho risk applies statewide, including to Urbandale.
- Urbandale carries comparatively lower direct riverine flood risk.
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