Real Time

Areas

Benton; Linn; Jones; Iowa; Johnson; Cedar; Clinton; Muscatine; Scott; Keokuk; Washington; Louisa; Jefferson; Henry; Des Moines; Van Buren; Lee; Rock Island; Henry; Mercer; Henderson; Warren; Hancock; McDonough; Scotland; Clark

Note

Description

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following areas, Hancock, Henderson, Henry IL, McDonough, Mercer, Rock Island and Warren, Iowa, including the following areas, Benton, Cedar, Clinton, Des Moines, Henry IA, Iowa, Jefferson, Johnson, Jones, Keokuk, Lee, Linn, Louisa, Muscatine, Scott, Van Buren and Washington, and northeast Missouri, including the following areas, Clark and Scotland. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Thunderstorms are expected across the watch area tonight into Sunday morning. Very high rainfall rates of 2 inches or greater in a short time are possible, which could lead to flash flooding particularly in urban areas. In addition, with the potential for repeated rounds of storms, some locations could receive 2 to 4 inches of rain with locally higher amounts possible. With saturated soils from previous rainfall, these rainfall rates and rainfall amounts will lead to an increased risk for flash flooding.

Instruction

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

Benton; Linn; Jones; Iowa; Johnson; Cedar; Clinton; Muscatine; Scott; Keokuk; Washington; Louisa; Jefferson; Henry; Des Moines; Van Buren; Lee; Rock Island; Henry; Mercer; Henderson; Warren; Hancock; McDonough; Scotland; Clark

Note

Description

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following areas, Hancock, Henderson, Henry IL, McDonough, Mercer, Rock Island and Warren, Iowa, including the following areas, Benton, Cedar, Clinton, Des Moines, Henry IA, Iowa, Jefferson, Johnson, Jones, Keokuk, Lee, Linn, Louisa, Muscatine, Scott, Van Buren and Washington, and northeast Missouri, including the following areas, Clark and Scotland. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Thunderstorms are expected across the watch area tonight into Sunday morning. Very high rainfall rates of 2 inches or greater in a short time are possible, which could lead to flash flooding particularly in urban areas. In addition, with the potential for repeated rounds of storms, some locations could receive 2 to 4 inches of rain with locally higher amounts possible. With saturated soils from previous rainfall, these rainfall rates and rainfall amounts will lead to an increased risk for flash flooding.

Instruction

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

Benton, IA; Iowa, IA

Note

Description

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Marengo affecting Iowa and Benton Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo. * WHEN...From late tonight until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Moderate Flood Stage. Extensive inundation of agricultural land. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 13.5 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight and continue rising to a crest of 16.8 feet Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

Instruction

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by Sunday evening at 830 PM CDT.

Areas

Iowa; Johnson; Keokuk; Washington

Note

Description

At 119 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a slow-moving thunderstorm near Millersburg, or 12 miles southwest of Marengo, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could cause minor tree limb damage and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Williamsburg, North English, Victor, Parnell, Millersburg, Kinross, Genoa Bluff, Holbrook, and Lake Iowa Park. This includes Interstate 80 in Iowa between mile markers 205 and 231.

Instruction

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Stay away from flooded areas. Report any flooding to local law enforcement. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.

Areas

Johnson; Washington

Note

Description

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Iowa... English River at Kalona affecting Johnson and Washington Counties. North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...English River at Kalona. * WHEN...From Sunday evening to Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water begins approaching several county roads. Agricultural land near the river is flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 7.4 feet and rising. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.

Instruction

If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. The next statement will be issued by Sunday evening at 845 PM CDT.