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Des Moines, IA       Lincoln, IL
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Area Web Cams
 
Independence, IA
(from KCRG & IEM)		 Dubuque, IA
(from KCRG & IEM)		 Galena Territory
(from Galena Territory)
KCRG Independence, IA Web Cam From the IA State Mesonet Web Site Dubuque, IA KCRG Webcam image from Iowa State Mesonet Web Site Galena Territory, IL Webcam image from Galena Territory Association
 
Williamsburg, IA
(from KCRG & IEM)		 Cedar Rapids, IA
(from KCRG & IEM)		 Iowa City, IA
(from KCRG & IEM)		 Rock Island, IL
(from COE)
Washington, IA KCRG Webcam from IA State Mesonet Web Page
 
Cantril, IA
(from IDOT & IEM)		 Burlington, IA
(from IDOT & IEM)		 Macomb, IL
(from WJEQ FM)
Cantril, IA in Van Buren County
 
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The images are provided as an aid to evaluate current conditions at various locations across the local area.
 

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NOTE: All storm reports are preliminary and are not considered official until certified in Storm Data.
 
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24-hour Precipitation ending 9 am - Rain or Water Equivalent
   
River Levels Compared to Normal by Basin
(from the USGS)		 River Levels Compared to Normal by Gage Site
(from the USGS)
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Key - Percentile Classes
Low <10
Much Below Normal		 10-24
Below Normal		 25-75
Normal		 76-90
Above Normal		 >90
Much Above Normal		 High
   
 
 
Snow Cover and Water Content Soil Moisture
Soil Moisture Percent of Normal
 
 
Outlooks and Forecast Rainfall
 
River Flood Outlook
   
Day 1 Excessive Rainfall Outlook (Today)
Day 1 Excessive Rainfall Outlook		 Day 1 Forecast Rainfall Amounts (Today)
Day 1 Forecast Rainfall
   
Day 2 Excessive Rainfall Outlook (Tomorrow)
Day 2 Excessive Rain Outlook		 Day 2 Forecast Rainfall Amounts (Tomorrow)
Day 2 Forecast Rainfall
   
Day 3 Excessive Rainfall Outlook
Day 3 Excessive Rain Outlook		 Day 3 Forecast Rainfall Amounts
Day 3 Forecast Rainfall

 

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  Mississippi River  -  Create your own custom page for the Mississippi River
 
McGregor Guttenberg
   
Dubuque Lock & Dam 11 Dubuque Railroad Bridge
   
Bellevue Fulton
   
Camanche LeClaire
   
Rock Island Illinois City
   
Muscatine New Boston
   
Keithsburg Gladstone
   
Burlington Keokuk
   
Gregory Landing Canton Lock & Dam
 
Manchester Guttenberg
 
  Wapsipinicon River  -  Create your own custom page for the Wapsipinicon River
 
Bellevue Wapsipinicon at Indepence
   
Wapsipinicon at Anamosa Bellevue
 
  Cedar River  -  Create your own custom page for the Cedar River
Cedar River at Waterloo Cedar River at Vinton
   
Cedar River at Vinton Cedar River at Cedar Rapids
   
Cedar River near Conesville  
  Iowa River  -  Create your own custom page for the Iowa River
 
Iowa River at Marengo
   
Iowa River at Marengo Iowa River at Iowa City
   
Iowa River near Lone Tree Iowa River at Columbus Jct
   
Iowa River at Wapello Iowa River at Oakville
  Des Moines River  -  Create your own custom page for the Des Moines River
 
Des Moines River at Eddyville Des Moines River at Ottumwa
   
Des Moines River at Keosauqua Des Moines River at St. Francisville
  Rock River  -  Create your own custom page for the Rock River
 
Rock River at Dixon Rock River at Como
   
Rock River near Joslin Rock River at Moline
 
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  Blizzard Warning Frost/Freeze
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  Wind Chill Advisory
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Frost / Freeze
 
 
For comprehensive frost/freeze data, please visit our Frost/Freeze Decision Support Page.
 
12-hr Low Temperature ending at 6 am LST Low Temperature Forecasts
(may not be the actual calendar day low) Day 1 Day 2

12-hr Minimum Temperature ending at 6 am LST
 
Snow Conditions from Daily Temperature/Precipitation Maps
 
 
Daily Snowfall Map Daily Snow Depth Map
24-hour Snowfall ending 9 am
 
 
 
Local Forecast Parameters from Interactive Graphical Forecast Page

   SNOWFALL FORECASTS
       
0-6 HOUR 6-12 HOUR 12-18 HOUR 18-24 HOUR
       

  WIND CHILL (Apparent Temperature) FORECASTS
 
IMPORTANT NOTE: Wind Chill images below are "snapshots" at a specific time.
Visit the Interactive Graphical Forecast Page for forecasts at other times.
 
0-6 HOUR 6-12 HOUR 12-18 HOUR 18-24 HOUR
 
 
National Outlooks

   Day 1 [TEXT]
 
Day 1 Freezing Rain Outlook > 1/4 inch Day 1 Snow Outlook  > 4 inches
   
Day 1 Heavy Snow Outlook > 8 inches Day 1 Heavy Snow Outlook > 12 inches
 

   Day 2 [TEXT]
 
Day 2 Freezing Rain Outlook >1/4 inch Day 2 Snow Outlook > 4 inches
   
Day 2 Heavy Snow Outlook > 8 inches Day 2 Heavy Snow Outlook > 12 inches
 

   Day 3 [TEXT]
 
Day 3 Freezing Rain Outlook >1/4 inch Day 3 Heavy Snow Outlook > 4 inches
   
Day 3 Heavy Snow Outlook > 8 inches Day 3 Heavy Snow Outlook > 12 inches
 
 
Weather Maps from WPC
 
 
Surface Map Upper Level Low Tracks
Low Tracks
 
 
  
Road Conditions
 
 
Pavement Temperatures  
courtesy Iowa Environmental Mesonet
Dots indicate pavement temperature. Numbers are air temperature

 

  

Road Condition Information

Please see our Road Conditions Page 
or dial 511 for road conditions for
the state you are calling from, or
 
 
 
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Fire Weather
 

Current Watches, Advisories, and Warnings

 

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National Fire Weather Watches and Warnings
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DAY 1
   
Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook (Today) from SPC
Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook		 Day 1 Forecast Rainfall Amounts (Today) from WPC
Day 1 Forecast Rainfall
   
DAY 2
   
Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook (Tomorrow) from SPC
Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook		 Day 2 Forecast Rainfall Amounts (Tomorrow) from WPC
Day 2 Forecast Rainfall
   
DAY 3
   
Day 3 Fire Weather Outlook from SPC Day 3 Fire Weather Outlook Day 3 Forecast Rainfall Amounts from WPC
Day 3 Forecast Rainfall
   
 
 
County-by-County Fire Weather Forecast for the Next 7 Days
 
 
 
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Grassland Fire Danger Index
  Yellows: High    Reds: Very High    Purples:  Extreme  
 
0-12 Hour 12-24 Hour 24-36 Hour
   
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Wind Forecast
 
IMPORTANT NOTE: Wind Speed and Gust images below are "snapshots" at a specific time. 
Visit the Interactive Graphical Forecast Page for forecasts at other times.
 
0-12 Hour 12-24 Hour 24-36 Hour
 
Wind Gust Speed Forecast
 
IMPORTANT NOTE: Wind Speed and Gust images below are "snapshots" at a specific time. 
Visit the Interactive Graphical Forecast Page for forecasts at other times.
 
0-12 Hour 12-24 Hour 24-36 Hour
 
 
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