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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

Scattered showers and thunderstorms tracked northeast across central and northeast Iowa Monday evening, bringing 50-60 mph winds, downed trees, and heavy rain to portions of the region.  The heaviest rain amounts over 1.50 inches, fell across Buchanan and Delaware counties in Iowa and eastern Jo Daviess and northern Stephenson counties in Illinois.  Heavy rain also fell roughly in a line from Tipton, to Maquoketa, to Bellevue, IA.  The strongest winds occurred near La Motte, IA where a grain bin collapsed and numerous tree branches fell. 

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Surface Fronts / Pressure at 7 pm Monday
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