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Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Concerns in the Southwest; Coastal Low to Impact the East Coast

Deep tropical moisture will lead to widespread showers and thunderstorms capable of producing flash flooding through early next week over the Southwest and Four Corners. A coastal storm is expected to develop off the southeast U.S. coast tonight and is expected to strengthen and bring flooding, dangerous rip currents, gusty winds and heavy rain up much of the East Coast through early next week. Read More >

Overview

A winter storm brought snow to much of eastern Iowa, northwest Illinois, and northeast Missouri Friday afternoon - early Saturday morning.  This snow impacted the evening commute causing hazardous travel, especially between Des Moines and Iowa City on Interstate 80 and along I-380 between Iowa City and Cedar Rapids.  The highest snow totals between 8 and 12 inches were common roughly along a line from Des Moines to Keokuk.  Snow amounts between 4-7 inches were found across much of eastern Iowa towards west central Illinois.  Lesser amounts of 1-3 inches were reported in northern and north central Illinois.  

Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri DOT reported slick and snow covered roads through much of the event.  Winds between 20-30 mph were also seen causing some blowing and drifting of snow.  

NWS Official Totals

Moline: 4.6"
Dubuque: 1.9"
Davenport NWS: 4.0" 

 

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