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Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 3:49 AM Jul. 12, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT SATURDAY FOR BENTON, NORTHWESTERN LINN, BUCHANAN AND WESTERN DELAWARE COUNTIES... At 1049 PM CDT, emergency management reported that flood waters were beginning to recede across the warned area. With the threat for heavy rain ending a continued recession in flood waters is expected through late evening. However, be aware that some areas of ongoing high water and flash flooding may still be occurring across the warned area. If the improvement continues as expected the flash flood warning will likely be cancelled early. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Emergency management reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Cedar Rapids, Independence, Vinton, Manchester, Hiawatha, Robins, Belle Plaine, Center Point, Fairfax, Atkins, Walford, Urbana, Palo, Shellsburg, Newhall, Edgewood, Winthrop, Walker, Blairstown and Van Horne. This includes Interstate 380 between mile markers 26 and 50. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. && FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
Flood Watch
Issued: 12:22 AM Jul. 12, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be likely. Multiple rounds of thunderstorms with very heavy rainfall will continue tonight. An additional two to three inches of rain, with locally higher amounts are expected. * WHERE...In Illinois, Bureau, Carroll, Henry IL, Jo Daviess, Mercer, Putnam, Rock Island, Stephenson and Whiteside Counties and Iowa, Benton, Buchanan, Cedar, Clinton, Delaware, Dubuque, Iowa, Jackson, Johnson, Jones, Keokuk, Linn, Louisa, Muscatine, Scott and Washington Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Flood safety information can be found at www.weather.gov/safety/flood. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive into water covered roadways. The danger of flash flooding increases at night when it is harder to see. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. &&
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