River Flooding to Continue Through the Weekend

Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. 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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