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Dangerous Heat Continues in the Central and Southern U.S.; Severe Weather and Heavy Rain in the Northern Plains

Dangerous, prolonged heat is expected across portions of the Central and Southeast U.S. through July. Scattered severe thunderstorms are expected over parts of the northern Plains into the upper Mississippi Valley today, with damaging winds and large hail as the primary threats. Heavy rainfall could lead to areas of flooding across the northern Plains, Upper Midwest, Southeast and Southwest. Read More >

Updates to the 2025 Spring Flood and Water Resource Outlook!

 

What is the Spring Flood and Water Resource Outlook?

The spring season is typically the season with the highest risk for river flooding. Thus, the National Weather Service determines flood risk across the country and provides the Spring Flood and Water Resources Outlook at this time every year. This outlook contains information about the potential for flooding throughout the spring months. The information can help decision makers and those with river interests prepare, in order to protect life and property.

 

Release Schedule

  • Thursday, February 13, 2025
  • Thursday, February 27, 2025
  • Thursday, March 13, 2025

Outlooks will be released by 5 pm CST on these dates, with information available at this website. https://www.weather.gov/quadcities