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In effect from Friday 06/12 6:04 PM CDT – Sunday 06/14 11:15 AM CDT

Issued by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa

Maquoketa River near Maquoketa affecting Jackson County.

Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine Counties.

Iowa River near Lone Tree affecting Louisa, Washington and Johnson Counties.

English River at Kalona affecting Washington and Johnson Counties.

Skunk River at Augusta affecting Henry IA, Des Moines and Lee Counties.

Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties.

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois

Rock River near Joslin affecting Henry IL, Rock Island and Whiteside Counties.

Rock River at Moline affecting Henry IL and Rock Island Counties.

.Several rounds of heavy rainfall will produce flooding on several tributary rivers.

What

Minor flooding is forecast.

Where

Skunk River at Augusta.

When

From Friday evening to late Sunday morning.

Impacts

At 16.0 feet, Water floods some agricultural land near the river.

Additional Details

- At 8:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 7.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow evening to a crest of 16.1 feet Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

What to Do

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
The next statement will be issued by Friday morning at 1000 AM CDT.


Areas Impacted

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Henry, IA
  • Lee, IA

Tips to Stay Safe

A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home. 

  • If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground. 
  • 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 you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary. 
  • Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
  • If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.

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. 

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From the Forecaster

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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