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Flash Flood Warning 5, NWS Quad Cities, IA

June 28, 2021Van Buren County, Iowa; Clark County, Scotland County, Missouri; Hancock County, Illinois

NWS Quad Cities, IA issued this flash flood warning at Jun 28, 2021, 12:20 PM CDT for Van Buren County, Iowa; Clark County, Scotland County, Missouri; Hancock County, Illinois. It was in force for 5 hr. 3 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
Jun 28, 2021, 12:20 PM CDT (17:20 UTC)
Expired
Jun 28, 2021, 5:43 PM CDT
In force
5 hr
Issued by
NWS Quad Cities, IA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
None

Counties Van Buren County, IA, Hancock County, IL, Clark County, MO, Scotland County, MO

The radar

The Quad Cities radar (KDVN), 162 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:23 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
Jun 28, 1:00 PM CDTFLASH FLOOD2 Wnw Peaksville, MORADAR ESTIMATED TIME OF FLASH FLOODING NOTED ALONG ROUTE C, ABOUT 1 MILE SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 81. WATER WAS ABOUT 1 FOOT DEEP OVER THE ROAD, WHERE TRAVEL WAS NOT ADVISED.
Jun 28, 1:00 PM CDTHEAVY RAIN 1Cantril, IARAINFALL TODAY THROUGH 1 PM.
Jun 28, 3:50 PM CDTFLASH FLOOD2 Ssw Memphis, MOSCOTLAND COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE REPORTED A SEMI-TRUCK DRIVER THAT CALLED IN WATER WASHED OVER THE ROAD ALONG HIGHWAY 15 S, SOUTH OF MEMPHIS. THE WATER WAS DEEP ENOUGH THAT THE DRIVER WAS PUSHED AROUND BY THE WATER AND SAID A NORMAL CAR WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO DRI

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, 5.3 hours before the alert went out and 167 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 2021-06-28Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 59 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 2021-06-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 34 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
59 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-30 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
862 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
36 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
34 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
71 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.3

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

387 
WGUS53 KDVN 281720
FFWDVN
IAC177-ILC067-MOC045-199-282315-
/O.NEW.KDVN.FF.W.0005.210628T1720Z-210628T2315Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
1220 PM CDT Mon Jun 28 2021

The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Southern Van Buren County in southeastern Iowa...
  West Central Hancock County in west central Illinois...
  Clark County in northeastern Missouri...
  Scotland County in northeastern Missouri...

* Until 615 PM CDT.

* At 1220 PM CDT, trained weather spotters reported thunderstorms 
  producing heavy rain across the warned area, with 2.5 inches 
  reported in Memphis Missouri. Between 2 and 3 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 
  shortly.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Trained Spotter.

  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...
  Kahoka, Memphis, Warsaw, Wayland, Wyaconda, Cantril, Alexandria, 
  Rutledge, Luray, South Gorin, Granger, St. Francisville, Crawford, 
  Winchester, Farmington, Revere, Arbela, Mount Sterling, Etna and 
  Prospect Grove.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4060 9218 4065 9218 4072 9189 4068 9179
      4062 9172 4060 9172 4058 9169 4056 9169
      4054 9162 4051 9162 4047 9158 4046 9153
      4041 9152 4037 9142 4021 9151 4025 9150
      4026 9195 4030 9195 4030 9235 4060 9235

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

Gunkel
4 follow-up statements
019 
WGUS73 KDVN 281843
FFSDVN

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
143 PM CDT Mon Jun 28 2021

IAC177-ILC067-MOC045-199-282315-
/O.CON.KDVN.FF.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210628T2315Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Van Buren IA-Hancock IL-Clark MO-Scotland MO-
143 PM CDT Mon Jun 28 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CDT THIS 
EVENING FOR SOUTHERN VAN BUREN, WEST CENTRAL HANCOCK, CLARK AND 
SCOTLAND COUNTIES...

At 143 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy 
rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have 
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in 
the warned area, as more showers and storms can be expected this 
afternoon. Around 1200 PM CDT, there were spotter reports of water 
over roadways in parts of Scotland County, Missouri. Flash flooding 
is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Trained Spotter.

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...
  Kahoka, Memphis, Warsaw, Wayland, Wyaconda, Cantril, Alexandria, 
  Rutledge, Luray, South Gorin, Granger, St. Francisville, Crawford, 
  Winchester, Farmington, Revere, Arbela, Mount Sterling, Etna and 
  Prospect Grove.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4060 9218 4065 9218 4072 9189 4068 9179
      4062 9172 4060 9172 4058 9169 4056 9169
      4054 9162 4051 9162 4047 9158 4046 9153
      4041 9152 4037 9142 4021 9151 4025 9150
      4026 9195 4030 9195 4030 9235 4060 9235

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

Gunkel
262 
WGUS73 KDVN 282114
FFSDVN

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
414 PM CDT Mon Jun 28 2021

IAC177-ILC067-282124-
/O.CAN.KDVN.FF.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210628T2315Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Van Buren IA-Hancock IL-
414 PM CDT Mon Jun 28 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR SOUTHERN VAN BUREN AND WEST 
CENTRAL HANCOCK 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 PM CDT Tuesday for 
portions of Illinois, Iowa and northeast Missouri.

LAT...LON 4061 9173 4058 9169 4056 9169 4054 9162
      4051 9162 4047 9158 4046 9153 4041 9152
      4040 9149 4038 9148 4037 9143 4034 9146
      4025 9150 4026 9195 4030 9195 4030 9235
      4060 9235

$$

MOC045-199-282315-
/O.CON.KDVN.FF.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210628T2315Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Clark MO-Scotland MO-
414 PM CDT Mon Jun 28 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CDT THIS 
EVENING FOR CLARK AND SCOTLAND COUNTIES...

At 414 PM CDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms 
producing heavy rain across the warned area, leading to flash 
flooding between 1200 PM and 100 PM. Several roads were washed over, 
where travel was not advised. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have 
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in 
the warned area, as more showers and thunderstorms push into the 
area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Law enforcement 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...
  Kahoka, Memphis, Warsaw, Wayland, Wyaconda, Alexandria, Rutledge, 
  Luray, South Gorin, Granger, St. Francisville, Crawford, 
  Winchester, Revere, Arbela, Etna, Fairmont, Prospect Grove, Ashton 
  and Heath Memorial Conservation Area.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4061 9173 4058 9169 4056 9169 4054 9162
      4051 9162 4047 9158 4046 9153 4041 9152
      4040 9149 4038 9148 4037 9143 4034 9146
      4025 9150 4026 9195 4030 9195 4030 9235
      4060 9235

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED

$$

Gunkel
285 
WGUS73 KDVN 282220
FFSDVN

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
520 PM CDT Mon Jun 28 2021

MOC045-199-282315-
/O.CON.KDVN.FF.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210628T2315Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Clark MO-Scotland MO-
520 PM CDT Mon Jun 28 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CDT THIS 
EVENING FOR CLARK AND SCOTLAND COUNTIES...

At 520 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy 
rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have 
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the 
warned area, as rain showers continue to move through the area. 
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...
  Kahoka, Memphis, Warsaw, Wayland, Wyaconda, Alexandria, Rutledge, 
  Luray, South Gorin, Granger, St. Francisville, Crawford, 
  Winchester, Revere, Arbela, Etna, Fairmont, Prospect Grove, Ashton 
  and Heath Memorial Conservation Area.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4061 9173 4058 9169 4056 9169 4054 9162
      4051 9162 4047 9158 4046 9153 4041 9152
      4040 9149 4038 9148 4037 9143 4034 9146
      4025 9150 4026 9195 4030 9195 4030 9235
      4060 9235

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

Gunkel
827 
WGUS73 KDVN 282243
FFSDVN

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
543 PM CDT Mon Jun 28 2021

MOC045-199-282253-
/O.CAN.KDVN.FF.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210628T2315Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Clark MO-Scotland MO-
543 PM CDT Mon Jun 28 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR CLARK AND SCOTLAND 
COUNTIES...

The heavy rain has ended, with only some light rain showers 
remaining. 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 PM CDT Tuesday for 
portions of Illinois, Iowa and northeast Missouri.

LAT...LON 4061 9173 4058 9169 4056 9169 4054 9162
      4051 9162 4047 9158 4046 9153 4041 9152
      4040 9149 4038 9148 4037 9143 4034 9146
      4025 9150 4026 9195 4030 9195 4030 9235
      4060 9235

$$

Gunkel

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 28, 3:19 AM CDTFlash Flood WatchDVNClinton, Des Moines, Henry, Lee, Louisa, Muscatine and 2 more38 hr
Jun 28, 12:01 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementDVNLee, Van Buren119 min
Jun 28, 1:36 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementDVNLee24 min
Jun 28, 2:30 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementDVNWhiteside45 min
Jun 28, 2:39 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementDVNMcDonough, Warren96 min
Jun 28, 4:23 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementDVNHancock, McDonough112 min

Nearby

Flash Flood Warnings in Missouri, 2021Flash Flood Warnings in Iowa, 2021Flash Flood Warnings in Illinois, 2021Every flash flood warning in 2021

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.