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Dangerous Heat Continues; Monitoring Excessive Rainfall and Flash Flooding

The heat continues along and east of the Mississippi River. The most significant cumulative heat impacts are expected across the Mid-Atlantic through today and eastern Ohio Valley through Friday. Severe weather and heavy rainfall potential from the Southwest, Plains, upper Midwest, Great Lakes, mid-Atlantic and Northeast the next couple of days. A disturbance near the Marianas may bring flooding. 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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