Flash Flood Warning Issued for Parts of Iowa and Illinois
IA and IL flash flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service for Clinton, IA; Muscatine, IA; Scott, IA; Bureau, IL; Henry, IL; Mercer, IL; Rock Island, IL; Whiteside, IL.
IA and IL flash flood warning
The alert was issued at 1:38 AM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 7:30 AM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as severe. Its urgency is listed as immediate. The event is classified as likely.
Storm Details
Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain moving across southern and eastern portions of the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen across much of the warned area with these storms. More heavy rain producing storms will move back across the area over the next few hours with additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches likely in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly
Hazards
Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms
Potential 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. Davenport, Moline, Rock Island, Bettendorf, Muscatine, East Moline, Kewanee, Aledo, Cambridge, Silvis, Geneseo, Eldridge, Colona, Milan, Le Claire, Coal Valley and Galva. This includes the following State Parks. Big Bend Fish and Wildlife Area, Johnson-Sauk Trail State Recreation Area and Prophetstown State Park. This includes the following highways. Interstate 74 in Iowa between mile markers 1 and 5. Interstate 280 between mile markers 1 and 18. Interstate 80 in Iowa between mile markers 279 and 306. Interstate 80 in Illinois between mile markers 1 and 43. Interstate 74 in Illinois between mile markers 1 and 33. Interstate 88 between mile markers 1 and 32. and between mile markers 36 and 43
Areas Affected
The warning covers Clinton, IA; Muscatine, IA; Scott, IA; Bureau, IL; Henry, IL; Mercer, IL; Rock Island, IL; Whiteside, IL.
Safety Information
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. 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.
