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Slight Risk for Excessive Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorms Thursday

Additional rounds of thunderstorms are expected Thursday and Thursday night across Oklahoma and north Texas, with risks for both large hail and flash flooding. Strong winds may accompany any storms from east Texas northeast through the lower Great Lakes. Read More >

Overview

A strong winter storm brought heavy wet snow and gusty north winds to eastern IA, northwest IL, and northeast MO on Tuesday.  Snowfall amounts between 6 and 10 inches were common, with higher totals of 11 to 15 inches falling mainly in Dubuque, Jones, Linn, and Johnson counties in Iowa.  Several accidents occurred on area roads, with a long backup/delay observed on I-80 Tuesday evening near Iowa City.

In addition, strong north winds over 30 mph were common with this storm.

NWS Official Totals

Dubuque: 12.6"
Davenport NWS: 10.8"
Moline: 9.6"

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Snowfall Numbers and Climate Perspective from January 8-9 Event
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