River Flooding to Continue Through the Weekend

Heavy to Excessive Rainfall This Week from the Southwest into Central U.S.

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm over the southwest U.S. will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will extend into the Midwest and southern Plains. Considerable flash flooding is possible across portions of New Mexico and west Texas today through Wednesday. 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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