Resources
Here is a list of informational resources for storm spotters and the general public for natural hazards that are common to Iowa. For amateur-radio specific resources, visit the amateur radio resources page for more information.
For storm spotters
- MISA Operations Manual and Field Guide – March 10, 2010 revision
- eSpotter – submit storm reports online
- 1-800-SKYWARN (1-800-759-9276) – submit storm reports via telephone
- NWS: Basic Weather Spotter’s Guide
- NWS: Advanced Weather Spotter’s Guide
- NWS: Cloud chart
- NWS: Citizen Scientist: Cooperative Observer and Spotter Programs
Emergency preparedness and planning
- FEMA: Plan Ahead
Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes
- NWS: Thunderstorms, Tornadoes, Lightning…Nature’s Most Violent Storms
- NWS: Lightning Safety for You and Your Family
- NWS: Coaches & Sports Officials Guide to Lightning Safety
- Red Cross: Tornado safety checklist
- Red Cross: Preparing for power outages
- US Department of Health: How to talk to kids about disaster
Floods
- NWS: Flood Preparation and Flood Safety
- NWS: Turn Around Don’t Drown™
- NWS: The Hidden Danger: Low Water Crossing
- Red Cross: Flood safety checklist
- NWS: Food and Water Safety During Hurricanes, Power Outages, and Floods
- NWS: River observations
- FEMA: Floods can happen anywhere. Are you prepared?
Winter weather
- NWS: Winter Storms…The Deceptive Killers
- Red Cross: Winter storm safety checklist
- 511ia.org road conditions
NOAA All-Hazards Radio
