Heavy rain caused flooding issues in Ames and rotation was observed in clouds around the Iowa Speedway in Newton while the area was under a tornado warning. Fans sheltered in place ahead of the Sukup IndyCar Race weekend at the track, and practice on Friday was cancelled.

The National Weather Service released a preliminary report on the storm in western Davenport on Friday. Meteorologists surveyed the area Saturday. A preliminary report determined an EF-2 rated tornado with estimated winds of at least 111 mph.

Friday’s intense weather, which included a tornado within sight at Iowa Speedway, was traded for a warm 75 degrees and problem-free running to start a busy Saturday.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - According to the National Weather Service and local reports from the Emergency Management in Page County, a brief tornado touched down Friday afternoon.

A confirmed tornado is moving through Davenport, Iowa, prompting urgent warnings for people in the area to take shelter. The tornado was reportedly spotted just northwest of Davenport and is now heading toward Le Claire and Princeton.

Spectators of the INDYCAR race at Iowa Speedway were forced to take shelter during a tornado warning on Friday. A message over the speedway's speakers advises people take shelter.

We are waking up to storm damage over Iowa. The strong winds we had overnight and the next round of storms headed our way in your Storm Team 8 forecast.

Omaha's Weather Leader has Thursday and Friday as severe weather days with potential for multiple rounds of severe storms. The Storm Prediction Center has eastern Nebraska, including the Omaha metro, and western Iowa in an enhanced risk area for severe activity Thursday evening and overnight.

Rounds of storms will move through eastern Iowa to end the week and some could be strong. A front will be the focus for rain Thursday and Friday and could lead