Heavy Rainfall Continues from the Southwest to the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact the Southwest into the Plains. Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of mainly severe wind gusts appear possible across portions of the southern Plains this afternoon into tonight. There is also a risk of isolated severe winds gusts and tornadoes in Kansas into Nebraska. Read More >

Flood Watch Continues through Thursday Evening

Significant Rainfall through Thursday Evening

Rainfall Rate Potential through the Hours

Area Rivers on the Rise Again!

A long-duration rain event will continue through Thursday evening and risk producing field flooding and rising area rivers. A flood watch remains in effect through Thursday evening for much of eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois.

Widespread rains will continue to produce high rainfall amounts through Thursday evening. These rounds of heavy rain will lead to ponding of water on roads, flooded fields, and another round of rises/flooding on area rivers.

Here are the potential rainfall rates through Thursday night. Most 3 hour periods will see under 0.25 through the period, but totals through Thursday night are expected to be 2-3 inches in many areas.

A wet week with high rainfall amounts will produce significant rises on several area rivers, with some even going into flood through the upcoming weekend. Stay tuned for the latest river flood warnings and watches.

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Heavy Rainfall Continues from the Southwest to the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

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