Weather
- Jan- 2021 -22 January
Charles City Update: Birkwood Senior Living; Highway 18 Improvements; Snow Removal Policy
Charles City, IA – During his monthly visit to KCHA News, Charles City City Administrator Steve Diers gave an update…
Read More » - 15 January
Winter Storm drops 1” to as much as 6.5” across local area
Charles City, Iowa – Latest snowfall totals across north-central and north-eastern Iowa through 9:00am Friday morning: Charles City – 1.7”…
Read More » - Dec- 2020 -30 December
Winter storm drops between 2 to 6 inches across local area
Charles City, Iowa – The first winter storm of the year for many of us has come and gone and…
Read More » - 29 December
Snowfall welcome in parched parts of Iowa
Des Moines, Iowa – Two-thirds of Iowa counties are considered to be abnormally dry or in some stage of drought,…
Read More » - 29 December
Winter storm to drop 4 to 8” across northeastern Iowa
Charles City, Iowa – A winter storm could drop 4 to 8 inches of snow across the area today into…
Read More » - Nov- 2020 -16 November
Chickasaw County dubbed as ‘StormReady’ by National Weather Service
When severe weather threatens, Chickasaw County is ready. At least according to the StormReady program from the National Weather Service.…
Read More » - Sep- 2020 -1 September
‘Corn Moon’ to hang full tonight; ushers in harvest season
Let’s talk stargazing! At approximately 12:22 a.m. Wednesday morning, the moon is going to show orange and yellow in the…
Read More » - Aug- 2020 -19 August
Chickasaw County based Facebook group attempting to gather donations for derecho storm victims
After the realization set in, and the Mayor of Cedar Rapids dubbed the derecho that hit central Iowa as worse…
Read More » - 18 August
Charles City Rotary asking for supply donations to give to derecho storm victims
The derecho or “inland hurricane” that hit Iowa this month, reportedly destroyed 43% of the state’s crops and left many…
Read More » - 5 August
Northeast Iowa remains wettest part of the state
More than half of the state is considered to be in drought or some type of dry condition. Tim Hall…
Read More » - Jun- 2020 -9 June
Gulf Coast storm will dump heavy rain across Iowa, rare phenomenon
Des Moines, Iowa – Remnants of Tropical Storm Cristobal are expected to reach Iowa this morning, bringing heavy rain and…
Read More » - Jan- 2020 -17 January
‘Winter Fun at Twin Ponds’ in Ionia to spice up an upcoming weekend
Outdoor winter weekend events are usually scarce – people tend to bundle up and watch television. The Chickasaw County Conservation…
Read More » - 14 January
Winter storm possibly hitting Floyd County on Friday
When you think winter is on its last leg, that is when it historically reams the Midwest. That could continue…
Read More » - Dec- 2019 -20 December
Brown and gray Christmas probable for northeast Iowa
“May all your Christmases be white,” has turned into a sick joke for most of Iowa – and the country,…
Read More » - 9 December
Winter-like chills to keep us honest Tuesday and Wednesday
Everyone knew it was a matter of time – winter chills are on their way to the listening area. Tonight…
Read More » - Nov- 2019 -20 November
‘Unicorn meteor storm’ possibly visible in northeast Iowa Thursday
Space observers and dreamers alike might want to consider looking up on Thursday night starting at 10 p.m., as a…
Read More » - 15 November
How to make sure your windshield never freezes again
Easily one of the most aggravating portions of the winter months is waking up to a frosted windshield. The solution…
Read More » - 7 November
Shiver-weather to start off next week in northeast Iowa
A slice of winter, dressed our doorsteps with white powder this week. This northeast Iowa snow layer should be gone…
Read More » - Oct- 2019 -28 October
Floyd County: High chance to wake up with snow Tuesday morning
The hope to reach November without an accumulation of snow might be thwarted tonight. Meteorologist with the National Weather Service,…
Read More » - 14 October
Warm winds to heat-up the coming weekend
Friday, promises to be acceptable shorts-weather in the listening area. 65 degrees isn’t out of the question for the weekend,…
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