Excessive Rainfall and Tropical Storm in the South; Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest

Excessive rainfall may produce considerable, potentially life-threatening, flooding across the lower Mississippi River Valley and central Great Lakes region through tonight. Tropical Storm Arthur will move northeastward along the Texas coast today and then move inland over southwestern Louisiana by tonight. An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana. Read More >

Storms Intensifying South of Highway 34

Severe Weather Risk This Afternoon

Today's Storm Timing Information

Flooding Threat This Afternoon

Storm Safety Tips

Storms have redeveloped south of Highway 34 and are intensifying. All severe hazards remain possible with these storms! North of Highway 34 will see isolated showers and storms through the evening with little to no severe threat.

Additional storms are expected to redevelop this afternoon along a cold front. The greatest potential for severe storms will be primarily in far southeastern Iowa, far northeastern Missouri, and west-central Illinois where damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes remain possible.

Multiple rounds of storms are expected today bringing severe weather to the region.

A lot of rain fell this morning with the 1st round of storms, with some locations picking up 3-4 inches of rain! Another round of storms primarily south of I-80 is forecast this afternoon and early evening that may bring renewed risk of flash flooding. Remember, when you see a flooded road turn around don’t drown!

Severe storms are possible Wednesday. Here are some safety tips to prepare ahead of the storms.

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Excessive Rainfall and Tropical Storm in the South; Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest

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