Does Ames, Iowa get tornadoes?

Yes, Ames sits firmly in tornado alley's northern reach, and the flat, treeless prairie surrounding the city provides no shelter from approaching severe weather.

What is Ames, Iowa's record low temperature?

Ames's record low is minus 30°F, with wind chills below minus 40°F visiting most winters during blizzards from the northern Plains.

Has Ames, Iowa flooded?

Yes, the June 2008 storm system that devastated Cedar Rapids and Iowa City also caused significant flooding and storm damage in the Ames area.

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