The Quad Cities Are StormReady!

Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains; Heavy to Excessive Rainfall in South Central Texas

Widespread rain may produce flash flooding across the Southern Plains into the Ozarks today. Numerous instances of flash flooding are expected in south-central Texas, including the Hill Country. There will also be a risk of isolated severe thunderstorms across the southern Plains today, where an instance or two of severe wind, hail, or a brief tornado may occur. Read More >

Scott and Rock Island Counties Earn StormReady Recognition

The Tri-state StormReady Advisory Board and the National Weather Service office in the Quad Cities have recognized Scott and Rock Island Counties as StormReady. The recognition was formally presented at a ceremony on Thursday, May 26th, at the Rock Island County EMA in Milan.

The NWS designed StormReady to help communities, businesses, and other organizations better prepare for and mitigate the effects of extreme weather-related events. StormReady sets an industry standard for severe weather preparedness, communication, and safety.

For more information on StormReady, visit the following links:

StormReady in the local area: www.weather.gov/dvn/StormReady
StormReady Communities (national list): www.weather.gov/stormready/communities
National StormReady Program: www.weather.gov/stormready/

Pictured from L to R: Jim Hawkes (Scott Co.EMA), Rich Kinney (NWS Quad Cities),

Matt DeSmyter (Rock Island Co. EMA), T.J. Gunkel (NWS Quad Cities)