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In effect from Thursday 06/11 3:16 PM CDT – Thursday 06/11 9:00 PM CDT

Issued by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 313 UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING. TORNADO WATCH 311 HAS EXPIRED. THE NEW WATCH IS VALID FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS


Areas Impacted

Counties in North Central Illinois
  • Bureau
  • Putnam
Counties in Northwest Illinois
  • Carroll
  • Henry Il
  • Jo Daviess
  • Mercer
  • Rock Island
  • Stephenson
  • Whiteside
Counties in West Central Illinois
  • Hancock
  • Henderson
  • Mcdonough
  • Warren
Counties in Iowa The New Watch Includes 17 Counties
  • In East Central Iowa
Counties in East Central Iowa
  • Clinton
  • Iowa
  • Jackson
  • Johnson
  • Jones
  • Linn
  • Muscatine
  • Scott
Counties in Southeast Iowa
  • Des Moines
  • Henry Ia
  • Jefferson
  • Keokuk
  • Lee
  • Louisa
  • Van Buren
  • Washington
Counties in Missouri The New Watch Includes 2 Counties
  • In Northeast Missouri
Counties in Northeast Missouri
  • Scotland
Including these cities
  • Aledo
  • Anamosa
  • Bettendorf
  • Burlington
  • Carthage
  • Cedar Rapids
  • Clinton
  • Credit Island
  • Davenport
  • Fairfield
  • Freeport
  • Galena
  • Geneseo
  • Hennepin
  • Iowa City
  • Kahoka
  • Keokuk
  • Keosauqua
  • Macomb
  • Maquoketa
  • Marengo
  • Memphis
  • Moline
  • Monmouth
  • Mount Carroll
  • Mount Pleasant
  • Muscatine
  • Oquawka
  • Princeton
  • Rock Island
  • Sigourney
  • Sterling
  • Tipton
  • Wapello
  • Washington

In effect from Thursday 06/11 2:51 PM CDT – Thursday 06/11 7:00 PM CDT

Issued by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

One more round of thunderstorms this afternoon could lead to heavy rainfall and flooding. Although these storms will be fast-moving, they will have high rainfall rates, so areas that had storms this morning could be susceptible to runoff and flooding.

What

Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

Where

Portions of Illinois, including the following areas, Bureau, Carroll, Hancock, Henderson, Henry IL, Jo Daviess, McDonough, Mercer, Putnam, Rock Island, Stephenson, Warren and Whiteside, Iowa, including the following areas, Benton, Buchanan, Cedar, Clinton, Delaware, Des Moines, Dubuque, Henry IA, Iowa, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Jones, Keokuk, Lee, Linn, Louisa, Muscatine, Scott, Van Buren and Washington, and northeast Missouri, including the following areas, Clark and Scotland.

When

Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

Impacts

Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.

What to Do

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.


Areas Impacted

  • Buchanan
  • Delaware
  • Dubuque
  • Benton
  • Linn
  • Jones
  • Jackson
  • Iowa
  • Johnson
  • Cedar
  • Clinton
  • Muscatine
  • Scott
  • Keokuk
  • Washington
  • Louisa
  • Jefferson
  • Henry
  • Des Moines
  • Van Buren
  • Lee
  • Jo Daviess
  • Stephenson
  • Carroll
  • Whiteside
  • Rock Island
  • Henry
  • Bureau
  • Putnam
  • Mercer
  • Henderson
  • Warren
  • Hancock
  • McDonough
  • Scotland
  • Clark

Tips to Stay Safe

A Flood Watch means the area may experience a dangerous flooding event, and being prepared may save lives and property. 

  • Be aware of low-lying areas along your travel routes that are most likely to flood. 
  • Check your home’s emergency supplies, and make sure all members of the household know your emergency plan
  • Stay tuned for local weather updates on the situation as it develops.

If a Flood Warning is issued, it means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. 

  • Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads. 
  • Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams. 

If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground. 

In effect from Sunday 06/14 4:00 AM CDT – Tuesday 06/16 11:00 PM CDT

Issued by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Iowa

Wapsipinicon River near Anamosa Shaw Rd affecting Linn, Jones and Cedar Counties.

.Rounds of heavy rainfall may produce flooding on portions of the Wapsipinicon River.

What

Flooding is possible.

Where

Wapsipinicon River near Anamosa Shaw Rd.

When

From late Saturday night to late Tuesday evening.

Impacts

At 16.5 feet, Jungle Town Road is closed.

Additional Details

- At 2:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 12.0 feet and rising. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 14.5 feet.

What to Do

If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding.
The next statement will be issued by Friday afternoon at 300 PM CDT.


Areas Impacted

  • Linn
  • Jones
  • Cedar

Tips to Stay Safe

A Flood Watch means the area may experience a dangerous flooding event, and being prepared may save lives and property. 

  • Be aware of low-lying areas along your travel routes that are most likely to flood. 
  • Check your home’s emergency supplies, and make sure all members of the household know your emergency plan
  • Stay tuned for local weather updates on the situation as it develops.

If a Flood Warning is issued, it means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. 

  • Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads. 
  • Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams. 

If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground. 

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Afternoon Round of Severe Storms

Created by the NWS Quad Cities WFO

Storms are already redeveloping along a cold front in central Iowa late this morning. As these storms intensify and move eastward, all severe hazards will be possible, especially with discrete and embedded supercells. Have multiple ways to receive warnings and know where to shelter as storms approach!

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