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River Flood Watch
Issued: 3:05 AM Jul. 12, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING TO THURSDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Burlington. * WHEN...From Monday morning to Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Agricultural flooding occurs. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 14.0 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Monday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. &&
Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 2:21 AM Jul. 12, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 AM CDT SATURDAY FOR SOUTHERN DES MOINES, SOUTHEASTERN HENRY IA, LEE, SOUTHEASTERN VAN BUREN, NORTHERN HANCOCK, HENDERSON, NORTHWESTERN MCDONOUGH, WARREN, CLARK AND SCOTLAND COUNTIES... At 921 PM CDT, local law enforcement reported water covering River Road by the Keokuk Yacht club. Heavy rain was ending across the warning area with between 2 and 3.5 inches of rain having occurred in less than 2 hours across parts of the area. Despite the rain diminishing, ongoing high water and flash flooding is still likely. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Burlington, Fort Madison, Keokuk, Monmouth, Kahoka, Memphis, Oquawka, Nauvoo, West Burlington, Hamilton, Warsaw, La Harpe, Roseville, West Point, Dallas City, Danville, Donnellson, Montrose, Stronghurst and Kirkwood. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks. 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; FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
Flood Watch
Issued: 12:22 AM Jul. 12, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 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, Henderson and Warren Counties and Iowa, Des Moines, Henry IA, Jefferson, Lee and Van Buren Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 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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