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Excessive Rainfall and Potential Tropical Cyclone in the South; Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest

Excessive rainfall may produce locally considerable flash flooding over parts of the northwestern Gulf Coast, lower Mississippi River Valley, and Deep South through Thursday. Potential Tropical Cyclone One is forecast to become a tropical storm (Arthur) as it moves along or just off the northwestern Gulf coast through Wednesday. An outbreak of severe weather is forecast in the Midwest Wednesday. Read More >

Winter Storm Overview: December 29th, 2017

A winter storm brought light to moderate snow across much of eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois on Friday. Snow fell mainly north of a line from Fairfield, IA to Macomb, IL, with total accumulations ranging from around 2 to 7 inches. The highest amounts were located along the Interstate 80 corridor, with locations around Solon, IA recording up to 7.5 inches.

National Weather Service Official Observations (event totals):

  • Moline-Quad City International Airport: 6.7"
  • Davenport Municipal Airport (NWS Office): 3.9"
  • Dubuque Regional Airport: 1.9"

Summary from NWS Chicago

This page will be updated as needed as more information is obtained.

Regional Snowfall Map
Local Storm Report Snowfall Analysis, Courtesy: Iowa Environmental Mesonet

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