Linn County, IA
Alerts
Alerts are listed in order of start time and level of severity. Click on the alert title to read details for each alert.
In effect from Thursday 06/11 6:43 PM CDT – Thursday 06/11 7:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
The Flood Watch will expire for 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.
The heavy rain and additional flooding threat has ended. Therefore, the Flood Watch will be allowed to expire at 7 PM CDT this evening.
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.
Briefing
From the Forecaster
Heavy T-Storms Continue East of the Mississippi
Created by the NWS Quad Cities WFO
Continued rounds of thunderstorms pose a flash flooding threat in far eastern Iowa, northwestern Illinois, and the tri-state point of Iowa, Missouri, and Illinois. While the severe threat is decreasing this evening, a few brief tornadoes, gusty winds, and small hail cannot be ruled out. Do not drive on flooded roadways!
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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