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Electrical work in Grimes; thunderstorms are frequent, so surge protection is worth asking about.

Weather and your home

In Polk County, July highs average about 85°F and January lows about 13°F, with roughly 36 inches of rain a year. Long, cold winters put furnaces and pipes to the test.

Storms

Over the last 10 years the National Weather Service recorded damaging thunderstorm winds, hailstorms and floods in Polk County, with hail up to 3.25 inches across. After a storm, a quick roof and gutter check catches damage before it turns into a leak.

Disaster history

Polk County has had 13 federal disaster declarations in the last 25 years, most often for severe storms; the latest was Severe Storms And Flooding (2026).

Services

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Questions

When does a home need a panel upgrade?

Breakers that trip often, a fuse box, or adding an EV charger, heat pump or hot tub are the usual reasons.

Do I need whole-home surge protection?

If storms or outages are common, a panel surge protector protects appliances and electronics for a modest cost.

Is flickering or a burning smell an emergency?

Yes — switch off that circuit and choose Emergency when you book.

These are Polk County figures — more about homes in Des Moines.

Nearby

Urbandale · Johnston · Clive · Granger · Windsor Heights · Waukee · Polk City · West Des Moines