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Flood

03.07 5:35 p.m. 17:35 – 04.07 0:00 p.m. 12:00

Flood Watch issued July 3 at 12:35PM CDT until July 4 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Iowa, including the following counties, in east central Iowa, Benton, Cedar, Iowa, Johnson, Jones and Linn. In northeast Iowa, Buchanan, Delaware and Dubuque. * WHEN...Through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rainfall from repeated rounds of thunderstorms may produce flash flooding. 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.

National Weather Service

Thunderstorm

03.07 11:15 p.m. 23:15 – 04.07 0:00 a.m. 00:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL At 614 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near St. Donatus to Canton to near Olin to near Tiffin. Movement was east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph, minor flooding and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could cause minor tree limb damage and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Slowing or redirecting of traffic due to ponding or flowing water. Closure of waterfront access due to flooding. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Iowa City, Galena, Stanwood, Coralville, North Liberty, University Heights, Oxford Junction, La Motte, Monmouth, and St. Donatus around 620 PM CDT. Fulton and Nashville around 625 PM CDT. Tipton, West Branch, Lost Nation, Andrew, and Hurstville around 630 PM CDT. Other locations in the path of these storms include Maquoketa, Bellevue, Lowden, Toronto, Springbrook, Elizabeth and Schapville. This includes the following highways... Interstate 80 in Iowa between mile markers 237 and 279. Interstate 380 near mile marker 1. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.

National Weather Service

Flood

05.07 8:00 a.m. 08:00 – 07.07 5:00 p.m. 17:00

Flood Watch issued July 3 at 11:35AM CDT until July 7 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL ...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near Anamosa Shaw Rd affecting Jones, Cedar and Linn Counties. Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near Anamosa Shaw Rd. * WHEN...From late Saturday night to early Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 14.7 feet, Water affects the Camelot Campground. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 10.5 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 14.5 feet. If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings. The next statement will be issued by Saturday morning at 1145 AM CDT.

National Weather Service