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24 Hour Precipitation Ending 5-9 AM CST

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Table of Regional Temperature & Precipitation Amounts
(updated 3 times daily)
 


Current Observations

 
State Regional Weather Roundups:     IA     |     IL     |     MO     |     WI
Currrent Conditions Interactive Map:     NWS Weather & Hazards Data Viewer
For observations over the past 3 and past 30 days, see our Observations Page.
 
 


Weather Maps

National Surface Analysis Today's Storm Reports
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Satellite Regional Surface Analysis
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Web Cams

 
Independence, IA
(from KCRG & IEM)
Dubuque, IA
(from 
KCRG & IEM)
Galena Territory
(
from Galena Territory)
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Williamsburg, IA
(from 
KCRG & IEM)
Cedar Rapids, IA
(from 
KCRG & IEM)
Iowa City, IA
(from 
KCRG & IEM)
Davenport, IA
(from 
IA DOT)
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Cantril, IA
(from 
IDOT & IEM)

Burlington, IA
(from 
IDOT & IEM)
Macomb, IL
(from Regional Media
- Virden Broadcasting
)
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Note: The National Weather Service is not responsible for the content, timeliness or reliability of the webcam images.
The images are provided as an aid to evaluate current conditions at various locations across the local area.
 


Additional Resources

 
- Most recent storm reports
- Table of Temperature/Precipitation amounts (updated 3 times daily)
- CoCoRaHS Precipitation Reports
 
 


Overview

 

Today's Forecast   Tomorrow
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DAY 3 
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Hazardous Weather Outlook

 


Technical Forecast Discussion

 


Medium-Range Outlooks

Day 3 to 7
National Hazards Outlook
Day 8 to 14
National Hazards Outlook
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Day 8 to 14
Temperature Outlook
Day 8 to 14
Precipitation Outlook
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Additional Resources

- Activity Planner
- User-defined Area Forecast - Experimental Page
- Detailed Forecast Display - Experimental Page
- Long-Range Temperature and Precipitation Outlooks
 
 
  Short-Term Severe Weather  
Mesoscale Discussions Current Severe Weather Watches
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Local Hazardous Weather Outlook

 
 


Storm Prediction Center's Outlooks for Today

       
Categorical Outlook Tornado Probability Hail Probability Wind Probability
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SPC Day 2 Outlook       SPC Day 3 Outlook
Categorical Outlook Probabilistic Outlook   Categorical Outlook Probabilistic Outlook
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Recent Storm Reports

  Most Recent Local Storm Reports (text)
 
Today's Reports Yesterday's Reports
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Note: All storm reports are preliminary and are not considered official until certified in Storm Data.
 


Additional Resources

   
Data and Analysis Preparedness and Safety
Severe Weather Watches and Warnings (Text) - Severe Weather Preparedness
- SPC Mesoanalysis - StormReady
  - Lightning Safety
 
AHPS Page / Map River Hydrographs Major
River Levels Summary Click icons/images to enlarge. Moderate
River Level Forecast To see hydrographs along a specific river select the tabs below. Minor
River Flood Information For more detailed information, see the AHPS Page. Action
 
Cedar River Green River Mississippi River Pecatonica River
NA Waterloo NA Geneseo NA McGregor NA Martintown
NA Vinton     NA Guttenburg NA Freeport
NA Palo Iowa River NA Dubuque LD11    
NA Cedar Rapids NA Marshalltown NA Dubuque RR Bridge Rock River
NA Conesville NA Tama NA Bellevue NA Dixon
    NA Marengo NA Fulton NA Como
Des Moines River NA Iowa City NA Camanche NA Joslin
NA Eddyville NA Lone Tree NA Le Claire NA Moline
NA Ottumwa NA Columbus Jct NA Rock Island    
NA Keosauqua NA Wapello NA Illinois City Skunk River
NA St. Francisville NA Oakville NA Muscatine NA Sigourney
        NA New Boston NA Augusta
English River La Moine River NA Keithsburg    
NA Parnell NA Colmar NA Gladstone Wapsipinicon River
NA Kalona NA Ripley NA Burlington NA Tripoli
      NA Keokuk NA Independence
Fox River Maquoketa River NA Gregory Landing NA Anamosa Shaw Rd
NA Wayland NA Manchester Hwy20 NA Canton NA De Witt
    NA Maquoketa        


 

Maquoketa River

 
Manchester HWY20
Manchester HWY 20
 
Maquoketa
Maquoketa
 

Wapsipinicon River

 
Tripoli Independence
Tripoli Independence
   
Anamosa Shaw Rd De Witt
Anamosa Shaw Rd De Witt 4S

 


 

Cedar River


Waterloo Vinton Palo Cedar Rapids Conesville
Waterloo Vinton Palo Cedar Rapids Conesville


 

English River

 

Iowa River


 
Parnell   Marshalltown Tama Marengo Iowa City
Kalona   Marshalltown Tama Marengo Iowa City
           
Kalona   Lone Tree Columbus Junction Wapello Oakville
Kalona   Lone Tree Columbus JCT Wapello Oakville


 

Skunk River

 

Des Moines River

 

Fox River


 
 
Sigourney   Eddyville Ottumwa   Wayland
Sigourney   Eddyville Ottumwa   Wayland
           
Augusta   Keosauqua St. Francisville    
Augusta   Keosauqua St. Francisville    


 

Mississippi River


McGregor Guttenburg Dubuque LD11 Dubuque RR Bridge Bellevue
McGregor Guttenburg Dubuque LD11 Dubuque RR Bridge Bellevue
         
Fulton Camanche Le Claire Rock Island Illinois City
Fulton Camanche LeClaire Rock Island Illinois City
         
Muscatine New Boston Keithsburg Gladstone Burlington
Muscatine New Boston Keithsburg Gladstone Burlington
         
Keokuk Gregory Landing Canton    
Keokuk Gregory Landing Canton    


 

Pecatonica River

 

Rock River

 

Green River

 

La Moine River


 
 
 
Martintown   Dixon Como   Geneseo   Colmar
Martintown   Dixon Como   Geneseo   Colmar
               
Freeport   Joslin Moline       Ripley
Freeport   Joslin Moline       Ripley


 

 



Latest River Stages (Updated Hourly)

 
 


Current Moisture Conditions

Local 24 Hour Rainfall Regional 24 Hour Rainfall
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River Levels Departure from Normal by Basin (USGS) River Levels Departure from Normal by Gage Site (USGS)
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Key - Percentile Classes
Low <10
Much Below Normal
10-24
Below Normal
25-75
Normal
76-90
Above Normal
>90
Much Above Normal
High
   
Snow Cover and Water Content Soil Moisture
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Outlooks and Forecast Rainfall

       
River Flood Outlook
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See also: Rainfall Probabilities (User Selectable Thresholds)
Hourly Rainfall Forecast Graphs 
Today's
Excessive Rainfall Outlook
Today's
Rainfall Forecast
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Tomorrow's 
Excessive Rainfall Outlook
Tomorrow's
Rainfall Forecast
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Day 3
Excessive Rainfall Outlook
Day 3
Rainfall Forecast
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Drought

Current Drought Status Drought Outlook
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Additional Resources

   
Data and Analysis Preparedness and Safety
- U.S. Geological Survey Waterwatch  (current & historical stages) - National Flood Insurance Program
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rivergages.com  (current & historical stages) - NWS Flood Safety Awareness
- Iowa Flood Center  
   
Probabilistic Snowfall Experiment - More   Winter Storm Severity Index - More
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  Local Forecast Parameters
(from Interactive Graphical Forecast Page)

 


Snowfall

0-6 Hour 6-12 Hour 12-18 Hour 18-24 Hour
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Hourly Snowfall Forecast Graphs

Example: Davenport, IA
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Wind Chill (Apparent Temperature)

Important Note: Wind Chill images below are "snapshots" at a specific time.
Visit the Interactive Graphical Forecast Page for forecasts at other times.
0-6 Hour 6-12 Hour 12-18 Hour 18-24 Hour
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Hourly Wind Chill Forecast Graphs

Example: Davenport, IA
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National Outlooks

Today 
(Discussion)

Freezing Rain > 1/4 inch Snow > 4 inches Heavy Snow > 8 inches Heavy Snow > 12 inches
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Tomorrow 
(Discussion)

Freezing Rain > 1/4 inch Snow > 4 inches Heavy Snow > 8 inches Heavy Snow > 12 inches
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Day 3
(Discussion)

Freezing Rain > 1/4 inch Snow > 4 inches Heavy Snow > 8 inches Heavy Snow > 12 inches
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Snow Conditions
from Daily Temperature/Precipitation Maps
 

Daily Snowfall Map Daily Snow Depth Map
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Frost / Freeze

For comprehensive frost/freeze data, please visit our Frost/Freeze Decision Support Page.
   
Observed Low Temperatures Forecast Low Temperatures
6pm - 6am LST Day 1 Day 2
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* Lows that occur between 6am & 6pm are not depicted.    


Weather Maps from the Weather Prediction Center

Surface Map Upper Level Low Tracks
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Road Conditions

Pavement Temperatures 
Courtesy: Iowa Environmental Mesonet
Dots indicate pavement temperature.  Numbers are air temperature.
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Road Condition Information
 
Please see our Road Conditions Page or dial 511 for road conditions for the state you are calling from, or
 

> Iowa

- 1-800-288-1047 (in state)
1-515-288-1047 (out of state)
DOT Road Report


> Illinois

Number N/A
DOT Road Report


> Missouri

1-888-ASK MODOT (in  state)
1-573-751-2551 (out of state)
DOT Road Report


> Wisconsin

1-800-762-3947 (in state)
1-414-785-7140 (out of state)
DOT Road Report

 

Additional Resources

- Winter Weather Text Products    
- NWS Winter Preparedness and Safety  
   

 
National Fire Weather Outlooks, Watches & Warnings, & Rainfall Forecasts

Today's
Fire Weather Outlook
Today's
Rainfall Forecast
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Tomorrow's
Fire Weather Outlook
Tomorrow's
Rainfall Forecast
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Day 3
Fire Weather Outlook
Day 3
Rainfall Forecast
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Current 
Fire Weather Watches & Warnings
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  Yellow = Watch             Red = Warning  
 
See also: Hourly Rainfall Forecast Graphs 

 

     


Local Red Flag Warning

 
 


County Specific 7-Day Fire Weather Forecast

 
 


Area Weather Parameter Forecasts
 

Grassland Fire Danger Index

Yellows:
High
Reds:
Very High
Purples: Extreme
 
0-12 Hour 12-24 Hour 24-36 Hour
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Max Temperature Forecast       Min Humidity Forecast
0-24 Hour 24-48 Hour   0-24 Hour 24-48 Hour
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Wind & Wind Gust Forecast

Important Note: Wind Speed and Gust images below are "snapshots" at a specific time.
Visit the Interactive Gaphical Forecast Page for forecasts at other times.
 
 Wind Forecast
0-12 Hour 12-24 Hour 24-36 Hour
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   Wind Gust Forecast  
0-12 Hour 12-24 Hour 24-36 Hour
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Hourly Wind/Wind Gust Forecast Graphs

Click on your location on the map for the hour-by-hour wind forecast.
 


Additional Resources

 
- Spot Forecast Request  (Official Use Only)
- NWS Quad Cities Fire Weather Page
- NWS SPC Fire Weather Analysis Page
- NWS National Fire Weather Display
- Active Fire Map
- National Interagency Fire Center
- Inciweb
- 7-Day Significant Fire Potential (US)
- NESDIS/Satellite Services Fire and Smoke Analysis Program's daily Fire Map, Smoke Map, and Interactive GIS Display
 
 

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