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River Flood Warning 13, NWS Quad Cities, IA

June 25, 2021Lee County, Iowa; Clark County, Missouri

NWS Quad Cities, IA issued this river flood warning at Jun 25, 2021, 4:07 AM CDT for Lee County, Iowa; Clark County, Missouri. It took effect at Jun 25, 2021, 9:49 AM CDT. It was in force for 57 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Jun 25, 2021, 4:07 AM CDT (09:07 UTC)
In effect from: Jun 25, 2021, 9:49 AM CDT
Expired: Jun 27, 2021, 6:28 PM CDT
In force: 57 hr
Issued by: NWS Quad Cities, IA
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

Counties Lee County, IA, Clark County, MO

The radar

The Quad Cities radar (KDVN), 148 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:10 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point Des Moines River at St. Francisville (SFLM7). The gauge peaked at 22.92 ft at Jun 25, 2021, 3:00 PM CDT.

Action stage: 17 ft
Minor stage: 18 ft
Moderate stage: 22 ft
Major stage: 25 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05490600, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

The text

As transmitted.

166 
WGUS43 KDVN 250907
FLWDVN

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
407 AM CDT Fri Jun 25 2021

...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a 
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa...Missouri...

  Des Moines River at Keosauqua affecting Van Buren County.

  Des Moines River at St Francisville affecting Lee and Clark 
  Counties.

River Forecasts include past precipitation and forecast 
precipitation for the next 24 hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities.

The next statement will be issued this afternoon.

&&


IAC177-252115-
/O.NEW.KDVN.FL.W.0012.210625T0944Z-210627T0726Z/
/KEQI4.1.ER.210625T0944Z.210626T0000Z.210626T1325Z.NO/
407 AM CDT Fri Jun 25 2021

The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Des Moines River at Keosauqua.
* Until early Sunday morning.
* At 3:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 21.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early 
  this morning to a crest of 23.5 feet this evening. It will then 
  fall below flood stage tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Water affects low-lying agricultural areas.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Flooding occurs in Keosauqua, Selma, 
  Bonaparte, and Farmington. Water affects streets near the nursery 
  on the east end of Keosauqua.


&&

LAT...LON 4091 9218 4070 9172 4061 9172 4061 9185
      4081 9218

$$

IAC111-MOC045-252115-
/O.NEW.KDVN.FL.W.0013.210625T2120Z-210627T2328Z/
/SFLM7.1.ER.210625T2120Z.210626T0600Z.210627T0527Z.NO/
407 AM CDT Fri Jun 25 2021

The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Des Moines River at St Francisville.
* From this afternoon to Sunday evening.
* At 3:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 8.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  this afternoon to a crest of 21.0 feet just after midnight 
  tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Flooding occurs over the lower river banks.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, The St. Francisville boat ramp is under 
  water.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet, Agricultural flooding occurs in areas along 
  the river not protected by levees.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Water rises over the higher river banks.


&&

LAT...LON 4061 9172 4069 9172 4040 9139 4035 9147
      4061 9185

$$

08

7 follow-up statements

548 
WGUS83 KDVN 251319
FLSDVN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
819 AM CDT Fri Jun 25 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...
Missouri...

  Des Moines River at St Francisville affecting Lee and Clark 
  Counties.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...

  Des Moines River at Keosauqua affecting Van Buren County.

River Forecasts include past precipitation and forecast 
precipitation for the next 24 hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities.

The next statement will be issued this evening.

&&


IAC177-260130-
/O.EXT.KDVN.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210627T0708Z/
/KEQI4.1.ER.210625T0830Z.210626T0000Z.210626T1308Z.NO/
819 AM CDT Fri Jun 25 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Sunday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Des Moines River at Keosauqua.
* Until early Sunday morning.
* At 7:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 23.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 7:15 AM CDT Friday was 23.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.0 feet 
  this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Water affects low-lying agricultural areas.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Flooding occurs in Keosauqua, Selma, 
  Bonaparte, and Farmington. Water affects streets near the nursery 
  on the east end of Keosauqua.


&&

LAT...LON 4091 9218 4070 9172 4061 9172 4061 9185
      4081 9218

$$

IAC111-MOC045-260130-
/O.EXT.KDVN.FL.W.0013.210625T1449Z-210628T0237Z/
/SFLM7.1.ER.210625T1449Z.210626T0600Z.210627T0837Z.NO/
819 AM CDT Fri Jun 25 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Sunday evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Des Moines River at St Francisville.
* Until late Sunday evening.
* At 7:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 15.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  this morning to a crest of 21.9 feet just after midnight tonight. 
  It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Flooding occurs over the lower river banks.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet, Agricultural flooding occurs in areas along 
  the river not protected by levees.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Water rises over the higher river banks.


&&

LAT...LON 4061 9172 4069 9172 4040 9139 4035 9147
      4061 9185

$$

08

111 
WGUS43 KDVN 251450
FLWDVN

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
950 AM CDT Fri Jun 25 2021

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and 
increased in duration for the following rivers in Iowa...Missouri...

  Des Moines River at St Francisville affecting Lee and Clark 
  Counties.

River Forecasts include past precipitation and forecast 
precipitation for the next 24 hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities.

The next statement will be issued this afternoon.

&&


IAC111-MOC045-260300-
/O.EXT.KDVN.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210627T1200Z/
/SFLM7.2.ER.210625T1255Z.210626T0000Z.210626T1800Z.NO/
950 AM CDT Fri Jun 25 2021

...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity and 
increased in duration until Sunday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Des Moines River at St Francisville.
* Until Sunday morning.
* At 9:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 20.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.7 feet 
  this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow 
  afternoon.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Water rises over the higher river banks.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Water affects a few homes in St. 
  Francisville and the Fort Pike access area.


&&

LAT...LON 4061 9172 4069 9172 4040 9139 4035 9147
      4061 9185

$$

Gross

201 
WGUS83 KDVN 251901
FLSDVN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
201 PM CDT Fri Jun 25 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Missouri...Illinois...

  Des Moines River at St Francisville affecting Lee and Clark 
  Counties.

  Fox River at Wayland affecting Clark County.

  La Moine River at Colmar affecting Hancock and McDonough Counties.

River Forecasts include past precipitation and forecast 
precipitation for the next 24 hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities.

The next statement will be issued late tonight.

&&


IAC111-MOC045-260715-
/O.CON.KDVN.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210627T1200Z/
/SFLM7.2.ER.210625T1255Z.210626T0000Z.210626T1800Z.NO/
201 PM CDT Fri Jun 25 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Des Moines River at St Francisville.
* Until Sunday morning.
* At 1:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 23.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.7 feet 
  this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow 
  afternoon.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Water rises over the higher river banks.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Water affects a few homes in St. 
  Francisville and the Fort Pike access area.


&&

LAT...LON 4061 9172 4069 9172 4040 9139 4035 9147
      4061 9185

$$

ILC067-109-260715-
/O.CON.KDVN.FL.W.0011.210625T2024Z-210629T1854Z/
/CLMI2.2.ER.210627T0336Z.210628T0000Z.210629T0316Z.NO/
201 PM CDT Fri Jun 25 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the La Moine River at Colmar.
* Until early Tuesday afternoon.
* At 1:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 10.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  tomorrow evening to a crest of 22.0 feet Sunday evening. It will 
  then fall below flood stage late Monday evening.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Water affects the lowest portions of 
  Lambert Road and affects Lamar Road approximately 100 feet north 
  of the intersection with County Road 26.
* Impact...At 22.5 feet, Water affects lower roads around Birmingham.


&&

LAT...LON 4043 9093 4024 9074 4013 9066 4013 9072
      4041 9102

$$

MOC045-260715-
/O.CON.KDVN.FL.W.0014.210626T0642Z-210627T2333Z/
/WYLM7.1.ER.210626T0642Z.210626T1800Z.210627T0532Z.NO/
201 PM CDT Fri Jun 25 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Fox River at Wayland.
* From late tonight to Sunday evening.
* At 1:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 11.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage just after 
  midnight tonight to 17.0 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will 
  then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning to 2.6 feet and 
  begin rising again Friday morning. It will rise to 2.7 feet 
  Saturday, July 03. It will then fall again and remain below flood 
  stage.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Water affects agricultural land on the 
  south bank.


&&

LAT...LON 4060 9188 4035 9147 4031 9149 4052 9194

$$

Gibbs

448 
WGUS83 KDVN 260131
FLSDVN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
831 PM CDT Fri Jun 25 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Missouri...

  Des Moines River at St Francisville affecting Lee and Clark 
  Counties.

River Forecasts include past precipitation and forecast 
precipitation for the next 24 hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities.

The next statement will be issued Saturday morning.

&&


IAC111-MOC045-261345-
/O.EXT.KDVN.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210627T0730Z/
/SFLM7.2.ER.210625T1255Z.210625T2045Z.210626T1330Z.NO/
831 PM CDT Fri Jun 25 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Sunday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Des Moines River at St Francisville.
* Until early Sunday morning.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 22.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage 
  tomorrow morning and continue falling to 8.6 feet Friday evening.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Flooding occurs over the lower river banks.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, The St. Francisville boat ramp is under 
  water.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet, Agricultural flooding occurs in areas along 
  the river not protected by levees.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Water rises over the higher river banks.


&&

LAT...LON 4061 9172 4069 9172 4040 9139 4035 9147
      4061 9185

$$

McClure

368 
WGUS83 KDVN 260351
FLSDVN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
1051 PM CDT Fri Jun 25 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Missouri...

  Des Moines River at St Francisville affecting Lee and Clark 
  Counties.

River Forecasts include past precipitation and forecast 
precipitation for the next 24 hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities.

The next statement will be issued Saturday morning.

&&


IAC111-MOC045-261600-
/O.CON.KDVN.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210627T0730Z/
/SFLM7.2.ER.210625T1255Z.210625T2045Z.210626T1330Z.NO/
1051 PM CDT Fri Jun 25 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Des Moines River at St Francisville.
* Until early Sunday morning.
* At 10:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 21.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage 
  tomorrow morning and continue falling to 8.6 feet Friday evening.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Flooding occurs over the lower river banks.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, The St. Francisville boat ramp is under 
  water.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet, Agricultural flooding occurs in areas along 
  the river not protected by levees.


&&

LAT...LON 4061 9172 4069 9172 4040 9139 4035 9147
      4061 9185

$$

McClure

269 
WGUS83 KDVN 260854
FLSDVN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
354 AM CDT Sat Jun 26 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Missouri...Iowa...

  Fox River at Wayland affecting Clark County.

  Des Moines River at St Francisville affecting Lee and Clark 
  Counties.

River Forecasts include past precipitation and forecast 
precipitation for the next 24 hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities.

The next statement will be issued this afternoon.

&&


MOC045-262100-
/O.EXT.KDVN.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-210627T0640Z/
/WYLM7.1.ER.210626T0418Z.210626T0700Z.210626T1240Z.NO/
354 AM CDT Sat Jun 26 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until just after midnight 
tonight...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Fox River at Wayland.
* Until just after midnight tonight.
* At 3:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The river is near crest.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this 
  morning and continue falling to 2.4 feet Friday, July 09.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Water affects agricultural land on the 
  south bank.


&&

LAT...LON 4060 9188 4035 9147 4031 9149 4052 9194

$$

IAC111-MOC045-262100-
/O.CON.KDVN.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210627T0730Z/
/SFLM7.1.ER.210625T1255Z.210625T2045Z.210626T1330Z.NO/
354 AM CDT Sat Jun 26 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Des Moines River at St Francisville.
* Until just after midnight tonight.
* At 3:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 19.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The river is falling rapidly.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this 
  morning and continue falling to 8.6 feet Friday evening.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Flooding occurs over the lower river banks.


&&

LAT...LON 4061 9172 4069 9172 4040 9139 4035 9147
      4061 9185

$$

08

178 
WGUS83 KDVN 261515
FLSDVN

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
1015 AM CDT Sat Jun 26 2021

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Iowa...
Missouri...

  Des Moines River at St Francisville affecting Lee and Clark 
  Counties.

  Fox River at Wayland affecting Clark County.

MOC045-261615-
/O.CAN.KDVN.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-210626T1515Z/
/WYLM7.1.ER.210626T0418Z.210626T0700Z.210626T1230Z.NO/
1015 AM CDT Sat Jun 26 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Fox River at Wayland has been 
cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Fox River at Wayland.
* At 9:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 14.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 2.4 feet Saturday, 
  July 10.


&&

LAT...LON 4060 9188 4035 9147 4031 9149 4052 9194

$$

IAC111-MOC045-261615-
/O.CAN.KDVN.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210626T1515Z/
/SFLM7.1.ER.210625T1255Z.210625T2045Z.210626T1234Z.NO/
1015 AM CDT Sat Jun 26 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Des Moines River at St Francisville has 
been cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Des Moines River at St Francisville.
* At 9:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 8.8 feet Saturday 
  morning.


&&

LAT...LON 4061 9172 4069 9172 4040 9139 4035 9147
      4061 9185

$$

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The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Jun 24, 7:23 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	DVN	Jefferson, Van Buren	40 min
Jun 24, 8:13 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	DVN	Jefferson	47 min
Jun 24, 8:42 PM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	DVN	Jefferson, Van Buren	6 hr
Jun 24, 11:34 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	DVN	Van Buren	41 min
Jun 24, 11:44 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	DVN	Lee	46 min
Jun 25, 2:49 AM CDT	Areal Flood Warning	DVN	Jefferson, Van Buren	17 hr
Jun 25, 4:07 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	DVN	Van Buren	10 hr
Jun 25, 5:05 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	DVN	Cedar	40 min
Jun 25, 8:07 AM CDT	Areal Flood Warning	DVN	Van Buren	26 hr
Jun 25, 2:12 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	DVN	Dubuque	33 min
Jun 25, 2:48 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	DVN	Delaware, Dubuque	57 min
Jun 25, 4:26 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	DVN	Delaware, Dubuque	49 min
Jun 25, 6:18 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	DVN	Benton, Jackson, Jones, Linn	42 min
Jun 24, 8:23 PM CDT	River Flood Watch	DVN	Clark	14 hr
Jun 24, 10:57 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	DVN	Scotland	33 min
Jun 25, 10:09 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	DVN	Clark	56 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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.