River Flooding to Continue Through the Weekend

Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S. and Northeast; Critical Fire Weather in the Four Corners

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Severe thunderstorms are forecast from parts of the central High Plains into the Upper Midwest, and across parts of the Northeast. Critical fire weather conditions will continue across portions of the Four Corners and Great Basin. 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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