River Flooding to Continue Through the Weekend

Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall for the Southwest; Heat Spreads Across the Center of the Nation

Moisture will continue to move into areas of the West. This will increase showers and thunderstorms coverage and intensity, with the risk of flash flooding and damaging wind gusts. Meanwhile, heat across the Southwest will expand into the center of the nation this weekend into early next week. Trends favor this heat will spread across the Ohio Valley, mid-Atlantic next week. 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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