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Flash Flood Warning 13, NWS Quad Cities, IA

August 12, 2021Clark County, Scotland County, Missouri; Lee County, Van Buren County, Iowa

NWS Quad Cities, IA issued this flash flood warning at Aug 12, 2021, 10:32 AM CDT for Clark County, Scotland County, Missouri; Lee County, Van Buren County, Iowa. It was in force for 6 hr. 4 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Aug 12, 2021, 10:32 AM CDT (15:32 UTC)
Expired
Aug 12, 2021, 4:30 PM CDT
In force
6 hr
Issued by
NWS Quad Cities, IA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
None

Counties Lee County, IA, Van Buren County, IA, Clark County, MO, Scotland County, MO

The radar

The Quad Cities radar (KDVN), 147 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:33 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Aug 12, 11:07 AM CDTHEAVY RAIN 1.961 Ssw Keosauqua, IARAWS STATION.
Aug 12, 11:10 AM CDTHEAVY RAIN 13 Ese Keosauqua, IARAINFALL SINCE 915 AM THIS MORNING.
Aug 12, 12:07 PM CDTHEAVY RAIN 2.21 Ne Farmington, IARAIN TOTAL TODAY THROUGH NOON, IFC RAIN GAUGE.
Aug 12, 12:40 PM CDTHEAVY RAIN 1.51Cantril, IARAIN FELL IN PAST 2 HOURS.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Davenport, (KDVN), launched 12:00Z, 3.5 hours before the alert went out and 152 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Davenport, at 12:00Z on 2021-08-12Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Davenport, at 12:00Z on 2021-08-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 27 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
2463 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
30 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
27 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
71 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

269 
WGUS53 KDVN 121532
FFWDVN
IAC111-177-MOC045-199-122130-
/O.NEW.KDVN.FF.W.0013.210812T1532Z-210812T2130Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
1032 AM CDT Thu Aug 12 2021

The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Southern Lee County in southeastern Iowa...
  Southern Van Buren County in southeastern Iowa...
  Northern Clark County in northeastern Missouri...
  Northeastern Scotland County in northeastern Missouri...

* Until 430 PM CDT.

* At 1032 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain 
  have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are 
  possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected 
  to begin within the next hour.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Radar.

  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...
  Fort Madison, Keokuk, Kahoka, Memphis, Nauvoo, Keosauqua, 
  Hamilton, Warsaw, Dallas City, Donnellson, Montrose, Wayland, 
  Milton, Bonaparte, Cantril, Alexandria, Franklin, Luray, Granger 
  and Croton.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4075 9218 4065 9116 4063 9130 4060 9136
      4055 9141 4050 9136 4044 9138 4040 9137
      4036 9145 4044 9194 4042 9218

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

Gross
3 follow-up statements
489 
WGUS73 KDVN 121658
FFSDVN

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
1158 AM CDT Thu Aug 12 2021

IAC111-177-MOC045-199-122130-
/O.CON.KDVN.FF.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210812T2130Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Lee IA-Van Buren IA-Clark MO-Scotland MO-
1158 AM CDT Thu Aug 12 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM CDT THIS 
AFTERNOON FOR SOUTHERN LEE, SOUTHERN VAN BUREN, NORTHERN CLARK AND 
NORTHEASTERN SCOTLAND COUNTIES...

At 1158 AM CDT, A trained weather spotter reported two inches in 
northern Clark county in the past three hours. Flash flooding is 
ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Additional 1 to 2 inches is 
expected in the next 2 hours.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Trained spotters reported.

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...
  Fort Madison, Keokuk, Kahoka, Memphis, Nauvoo, Keosauqua, 
  Hamilton, Warsaw, Dallas City, Donnellson, Montrose, Wayland, 
  Milton, Bonaparte, Cantril, Alexandria, Franklin, Luray, Granger 
  and Croton.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4075 9218 4065 9116 4063 9130 4060 9136
      4055 9141 4050 9136 4044 9138 4040 9137
      4036 9145 4044 9194 4042 9218

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED

$$

Gross
957 
WGUS73 KDVN 122107
FFSDVN

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
407 PM CDT Thu Aug 12 2021

IAC111-177-122117-
/O.CAN.KDVN.FF.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210812T2130Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Lee IA-Van Buren IA-
407 PM CDT Thu Aug 12 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR SOUTHERN LEE AND SOUTHERN 
VAN BUREN COUNTIES...

Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to 
heed remaining road closures.

A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect until 700 AM CDT Friday for 
portions of west central Illinois, southeast Iowa and northeast 
Missouri.

LAT...LON 4042 9218 4060 9218 4061 9173 4058 9169
      4056 9169 4054 9162 4051 9162 4047 9158
      4046 9153 4044 9153 4043 9152 4041 9152
      4040 9149 4038 9148 4039 9146 4038 9146
      4039 9144 4038 9142 4036 9145 4044 9194

$$

MOC045-199-122130-
/O.CON.KDVN.FF.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210812T2130Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Clark MO-Scotland MO-
407 PM CDT Thu Aug 12 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM CDT THIS 
AFTERNOON FOR NORTHERN CLARK AND NORTHEASTERN SCOTLAND COUNTIES...

At 407 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy 
rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 5 inches of rain have 
fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar.

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...
  Keokuk, Kahoka, Memphis, Wayland, Alexandria, Luray, Granger, St. 
  Francisville, Revere, Arbela, Chambersburg, Ashton, Heath Memorial 
  Conservation Area, Medill, Anson, Prospect Grove, Peaksville, 
  Azen, Clark County Fairgrounds and Battle of Athens Campground.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4042 9218 4060 9218 4061 9173 4058 9169
      4056 9169 4054 9162 4051 9162 4047 9158
      4046 9153 4044 9153 4043 9152 4041 9152
      4040 9149 4038 9148 4039 9146 4038 9146
      4039 9144 4038 9142 4036 9145 4044 9194

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

Uttech
311 
WGUS73 KDVN 122126
FFSDVN

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
426 PM CDT Thu Aug 12 2021

MOC045-199-122136-
/O.EXP.KDVN.FF.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210812T2130Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Clark MO-Scotland MO-
426 PM CDT Thu Aug 12 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 430 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR 
NORTHERN CLARK AND NORTHEASTERN SCOTLAND COUNTIES...

The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a 
threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.

A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect until 700 AM CDT Friday for 
portions of west central Illinois, southeast Iowa and northeast 
Missouri.

LAT...LON 4042 9218 4060 9218 4061 9173 4058 9169
      4056 9169 4054 9162 4051 9162 4047 9158
      4046 9153 4044 9153 4043 9152 4041 9152
      4040 9149 4038 9148 4039 9146 4038 9146
      4039 9144 4038 9142 4036 9145 4044 9194

$$

Uttech

The office that day

Everything else NWS Quad Cities, IA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 12, 2:57 AM CDTHeat AdvisoryDVNClark, Scotland8 hr
Aug 12, 8:35 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementDVNScotland25 min
Aug 12, 9:54 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementDVNClark96 min
Aug 12, 11:29 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementDVNClark, Scotland91 min
Aug 12, 12:44 PM CDTFlash Flood WatchDVNClark, Scotland8 hr
Aug 12, 12:55 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementDVNClark, Scotland95 min
Aug 12, 2:29 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningDVNScotland4 hr
Aug 12, 2:09 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementDVNLee21 min
Aug 12, 7:24 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementDVNVan Buren36 min
Aug 12, 7:26 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDVNVan Buren33 min
Aug 12, 9:10 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementDVNVan Buren50 min
Aug 12, 9:23 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningDVNVan Buren4 hr

Nearby

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.