Flash Flood Warning 39, NWS Quad Cities, IA

543 
WGUS73 KDVN 101359
FFSDVN

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
859 AM CDT Sun Aug 10 2025

IAC103-101409-
/O.CAN.KDVN.FF.W.0039.000000T0000Z-250810T1615Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Johnson IA-
859 AM CDT Sun Aug 10 2025

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR NORTHWESTERN JOHNSON 
COUNTY...

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

A Flood Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT Sunday for portions 
of Illinois, Iowa, and northeast Missouri.

&&

LAT...LON 4219 9122 4195 9136 4195 9137 4194 9137
      4186 9141 4186 9151 4186 9163 4186 9167
      4186 9171 4186 9174 4186 9177 4229 9146

$$

IAC105-113-101615-
/O.CON.KDVN.FF.W.0039.000000T0000Z-250810T1615Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Jones IA-Linn IA-
859 AM CDT Sun Aug 10 2025

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 AM CDT THIS 
MORNING FOR WEST CENTRAL JONES AND EASTERN LINN COUNTIES...

At 859 AM CDT, local law enforcement reported ongoing water over 
roads across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have 
fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall 
is expected. 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...
  Cedar Rapids, Anamosa, Marion, Mount Vernon, Lisbon, Ely, Central 
  City, Springville, Shueyville, Bertram, Martelle, Prairieburg, 
  Whittier, Viola, Waubeek, Stone City, Paralta, Marion Airport, 
  Squaw Creek Park and Matsell Bridge Natural Area.

This includes Interstate 380 between mile markers 12 and 22.

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 4219 9122 4195 9136 4195 9137 4194 9137
      4186 9141 4186 9151 4186 9163 4186 9167
      4186 9171 4186 9174 4186 9177 4229 9146

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED

$$

Ervin

920 
WGUS73 KDVN 101446
FFSDVN

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
946 AM CDT Sun Aug 10 2025

IAC105-113-101456-
/O.CAN.KDVN.FF.W.0039.000000T0000Z-250810T1615Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Jones IA-Linn IA-
946 AM CDT Sun Aug 10 2025

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR WEST CENTRAL JONES AND 
EASTERN LINN COUNTIES...

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

A Flood Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT Sunday for portions 
of Illinois, Iowa, and northeast Missouri.

&&

LAT...LON 4219 9122 4195 9136 4195 9137 4194 9137
      4186 9141 4186 9151 4186 9163 4186 9167
      4186 9171 4186 9174 4186 9177 4229 9146

$$

Ervin

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
637 AM CDT Sun Aug 10 2025

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Active weather is expected through the beginning of next week with
  periods of showers and thunderstorms likely.

- Flash flooding is the main concern through the next several
  days with a 25% for excessive rainfall. The strongest storms
  could produce torrential rainfall rates between 1-3" per hour
  and locally damaging winds.

- Widespread 2 to 4 inches of rain are possible through Monday
  with some areas receiving higher amounts.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THROUGH MONDAY/...
Issued at 220 AM CDT Sun Aug 10 2025

Current radar shows some scattered showers forming across IA as a
warm front extends across the region early this morning. Farther
west there is a larger complex of storms along the NE and MO border
that are being driven east by a compact shortwave. We may see some
additional development within the warm sector of the aforementioned
warm front as our atmosphere remains quite moist and surface dew
points still hitting in the 70s. The main show however will likely
be associated with the thunderstorm complex out west. A
strengthening low level jet will further aide in propelling this
into our forecast area. While CAMs are struggling with the current
set up the HiResW-ARW seems to be initializing the best and brings
the storms into our western borders after 5AM. The environment
remains quite moist with PWATs of around 2" which is around the
90th percentile of climatology for this time of year. Sounding
profiles showcase a deep column of saturation with a warm cloud
depth of over 12,000 ft which will lead to the efficient
production of large raindrops and higher rainfall rates. The
latest HREF PMM precipitation totals continue to favor areas
west of the Mississippi with totals ranging from 3-7."
Unfortunately the CAMs have a lot of descrepancies for
initiation time leading to a larger spread in solutions with an
average spread of 2-3" between the 25th and the 75th percentile.
With this system looking slightly more progressive then
previous forecasted the higher rain totals may be overly
optimistic. Overall, the atmosphere is primed for heavy rain.
WPC has a 25% chance of exceeding flash flood guidance draped
through areas west of the Mississippi.

The initial convective environment boasts higher instability courtesy
of our high dew points. But we are lacking in overall bulk shear.
Any storms firing off of the warm frontal boundary will have a hard
time getting any tilt for sustainability. Shear profiles do start
to improve as the shortwave and storms out west approach in the
morning. This would be the most likely time for any severe storms to
develop. Primary hazards would be damaging winds and large hail.

While the main activity is largely expected to move off to the east
by the afternoon we maintain some higher PoPs through the day. The
environment remains very moist and capable of producing scattered
showers. Additionally, another potent shortwave is projected to slide
in from the west in the late afternoon and evening hours. This will
lead to another round of storms and heavy rainfall. Depending on how
much rain we receive from this first set of storms the soils may be
primed for quick runoffs. For now, we will continue to maintain our
Flash Flood Watch through Monday morning. Severe weather threat will
also still be present with adequate shear and buoyancy to work with.
The primary threat will most likely be damaging winds from heavy
precipitation loading storms.

&&

.LONG TERM /MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY/...
Issued at 220 AM CDT Sun Aug 10 2025

There remains some disagreement among the 00Z suite of deterministic
guidance for the overall departure of rain chances. The NAM is the
most progressive with having rain chances tapering off completely on
Monday as a cold front starts to move in from the NW. However, this
seems to be the outlier with the other models showing a much slower
progression in the pattern. For the time being we will maintain PoPs
of 30-50%.

Once this front moves through we will have a stretch of quieter and
cooler weather over the region. Highs will be in the low 80s on
Tuesday and begin to gradually warm through the week. Towards the
end of the week southerly flow returns over the region and high
temperatures will begin to climb back into the 90s. The southerly
flow will also promote an increase in humidity with our heat
index soaring back into the triple digits by Friday.

&&

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 635 AM CDT Sun Aug 10 2025

Complicated aviation forecast over the next 24 hours. Ongoing
convection this morning will continue to produce vsby and cig
restrictions to MVFR/IFR or briefly lower. There looks to be a
lull in activity by early afternoon. Thereafter, uncertainty is
high regarding timing and spatial coverage of additional
convection. It's quite possible for another round of scattered
TSRA mid-late afternoon into part of the evening. Some activity
may continue overnight as well, with KMLI/KBRL seeming to have
the best shot at anything during this period. Guidance is also
hinting at some fog or possibly low stratus development tonight,
particularly at KCID/KDBQ.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
Issued at 1236 PM CDT Sat Aug 9 2025

Several rounds of storms are forecast in the next 24-36 hours across
the forecast area. Widespread rain totals between 1-3 inches will be
possible, with some localized totals over 4-5 inches. Some of this
rain could also fall in a very short amount of time resulting in
flash flooding over very wet ground or in urban areas.

There remains high uncertainty where exactly the higher totals
are expected to fall. Where this occurs will be key how high
and how fast the rivers will respond over the coming week. With
the new 24- hr QPF forecasts today and with most streamflow
values in the Iowa tribs running above normal, new flood watches
have been issued for the Fox River at Wayland and for the Des
Moines River at St. Francisville. Additional changes can be
expected in subsequent forecasts as water falls into the river
system.

&&

.DVN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
IA...Flood Watch through this evening for IAZ040>042-051>054-
     063>068-076>078-087>089-098-099.
IL...Flood Watch through this evening for ILZ001-002-007-009-015-
     016-024>026-034.
MO...Flood Watch through this evening for MOZ009-010.

&&

SHORT TERM...Britt
LONG TERM...Britt
AVIATION...NWS
HYDROLOGY...Gross

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
307 AM CDT Sun Aug 10 2025

IAZ040>042-051>054-063>068-076>078-087>089-098-099-ILZ001-002-007-
009-015>018-024>026-034-035-MOZ009-010-110815-
Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Iowa-Johnson-
Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-Jefferson-
Henry IA-Des Moines-Van Buren-Lee-Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-
Whiteside-Rock Island-Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-Mercer-Henderson-
Warren-Hancock-McDonough-Scotland-Clark-
307 AM CDT Sun Aug 10 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
Illinois...northwest Illinois...west central Illinois...east
central Iowa...northeast Iowa...southeast Iowa and northeast
Missouri.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

Occasional rounds of scattered showers and thunderstorms are
expected through this morning. A very humid air mass may result
in hourly rainfall rates between 1 to 3 inches from the strongest
storms and lead to areas of flash flooding. The heavy rain may
exacerbate any ongoing river flooding or lead to new flooding on
area rivers. A Flood Watch remains in effect until 7PM

Also, the Storm Prediction Center has a Marginal Risk for severe
storms, with the primary threat damaging winds.

Area rivers are experiencing flooding. Please see the
latest Flood Statements and Flood Warnings for details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY

Occasional rounds of showers and thunderstorms are possible
through Monday. Additional heavy rainfall and flash flooding are
the primary concerns, along with flooding on area tributary
rivers.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed.

Britt

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
338 AM CDT Sun Aug 10 2025

IAZ067-078-ILZ015-024-100915-
Mercer IL-Rock Island IL-Muscatine IA-Louisa IA-
338 AM CDT Sun Aug 10 2025

...A slow-moving thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern
Mercer, southwestern Rock Island, central Muscatine and central
Louisa Counties through 415 AM CDT...

At 336 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a slow-moving thunderstorm
near Illinois City, or near Muscatine, moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Heavy rainfall leading to minor flooding and wind gusts up
         to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could cause minor tree limb damage and blow
         around unsecured objects. Slowing or redirecting of traffic
         due to ponding or flowing water. Closure of waterfront
         access due to flooding.

Locations impacted include...
Muscatine, Fruitland, Grandview, Eliza, Illinois City, Fairport,
Montpelier, Edgington, Clark's Ferry Recreation Area, Midway Beach,
New Era, Loud Thunder Forest Preserve, Pleasant Prairie, Fairport
Recreation Area, Wildcat Den State Park, Shady Creek Campground,
Ardon, Muscatine Municipal Airport, Loud Thunder Scout Camp, and
Flaming Prairie Park.

Rainfall amounts between to 1 to 2 inches have fallen in the hardest
hit areas and up to an additional 1 inch of rain is possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring and may lead to localized flooding.
Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Stay away from
flooded areas. Report any flooding to local law enforcement.

&&

LAT...LON 4154 9081 4137 9076 4119 9119 4144 9119
TIME...MOT...LOC 0836Z 248DEG 17KT 4141 9097

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

Uttech

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
425 AM CDT Sun Aug 10 2025

IAZ065>068-101015-
Scott IA-Clinton IA-Muscatine IA-Cedar IA-
425 AM CDT Sun Aug 10 2025

...A slow-moving thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern
Scott, western Clinton, north central Muscatine and southeastern
Cedar Counties through 515 AM CDT...

At 423 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a slow-moving thunderstorm
near Bennett, or 8 miles north of Durant, moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Heavy rainfall leading to minor flooding and wind gusts up
         to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could cause minor tree limb damage and blow
         around unsecured objects. Slowing or redirecting of traffic
         due to ponding or flowing water. Closure of waterfront
         access due to flooding.

Locations impacted include...
Tipton, Durant, DeWitt, Wilton, Long Grove, Lowden, Wheatland, Grand
Mound, Calamus, Bennett, Donahue, Toronto, Rochester, Dixon,
Maysville, New Liberty, Lyons, Camp Liberty, Bennett Park, and
Moscow.

This includes Interstate 80 in Iowa between mile markers 265 and 283.

Rainfall amounts up to 1 to 2 inches have fallen in the hardest hit
areas and up to an additional 1 inch of rain is possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring and may lead to localized flooding.
Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Stay away from
flooded areas. Report any flooding to local law enforcement.

&&

LAT...LON 4153 9111 4175 9121 4200 9065 4171 9051
TIME...MOT...LOC 0923Z 248DEG 16KT 4173 9089

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

Uttech

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
530 AM CDT Sun Aug 10 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0512 AM     Flash Flood      3 NE Muscatine          41.45N 91.04W
08/10/2025                   Muscatine          IA   Amateur Radio

            700 block of Lake Park Blvd flooded and
            impassable. Several other streets also begin
            to flood.

&&

GROSS

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
538 AM CDT Sun Aug 10 2025

IAZ065>068-ILZ015-016-101115-
Rock Island IL-Henry IL-Scott IA-Clinton IA-Muscatine IA-Cedar IA-
538 AM CDT Sun Aug 10 2025

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southern Rock Island,
northwestern Henry, Scott, south central Clinton, northeastern
Muscatine and southeastern Cedar Counties through 615 AM CDT...

At 536 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Donahue to near Andalusia. Movement was
east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and torrential rainfall leading to
         flooding.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Strong winds could break small tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Davenport, Moline, Rock Island, Bettendorf, East Moline, Durant,
Silvis, Eldridge, DeWitt, Le Claire, Hampton, Walcott, Blue Grass,
Buffalo, Princeton, Long Grove, Riverdale, Bennett, Donahue, and
McCausland.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 74 in Iowa between mile markers 1 and 5.
 Interstate 80 in Iowa between mile markers 274 and 306.
 Interstate 74 in Illinois between mile markers 1 and 3.
 Interstate 280 between mile markers 1 and 11.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring and may lead to localized flooding.
Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 4185 9038 4150 9036 4141 9096 4173 9101
TIME...MOT...LOC 1036Z 255DEG 26KT 4171 9077 4145 9068

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

Uttech

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
620 AM CDT Sun Aug 10 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0602 AM     Rain             2 NE Muscatine          41.44N 91.05W
08/10/2025  M3.92 Inch       Muscatine          IA   Trained Spotter

            Rainfall since 130a.

&&

GROSS