River Flooding to Continue Through the Weekend

Severe Thunderstorms Possible in the South Central U.S.; Wildfire Smoke Impacts in the North Central U.S.

Scattered severe thunderstorms may bring large hail and isolated damaging winds this weekend over parts of the south central U.S. Smoke from Canadian wildfires will bring air quality issues to parts of the north central U.S. this weekend. Air Quality Alerts have been issued. Read More >

What's Expected:

Several rounds of heavy rain fell across northern Iowa, southern Minnesota, and western Wisconsin 10 to 14 days ago. There were widespread amounts of 4 to 8 inches reported with isolated areas seeing over 10 inches.

The following rivers have gone into flood:

Cedar

Iowa

Wapsipinicon

Mississippi

Maquoketa

What to Do:

Don't go around any barricades. Turn around and find an alternate route.

If you have interests along a river, monitor forecasts closely and take protective actions if needed.

Campers along streams, creeks, and rivers should especially be alert and have an evacuation plan if flooding develops.

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