Flash Flood Warning for Des Moines, IA; Henry, IA; Jefferson, IA +3 more
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What is happening
At 409 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated widespread moderate to at times heavy rain occurring across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have already fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash...
What the bulletin says to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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.
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Bulletin details
At 409 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated widespread moderate to at times heavy rain occurring across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have already fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. 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... Burlington, Mount Pleasant, Oquawka, West Burlington, New London, Dallas City, Danville, Stronghurst, Birmingham, Salem, Middletown, Carman, Stockport, Gladstone, Lockridge, Terre Haute, Hillsboro, Rome, Westwood and Gulf Port.
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Flash Flood Warning issued August 15 at 4:09AM CDT until August 15 at 9:30AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
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Flash Flood Warning issued August 15 at 3:19AM CDT until August 15 at 9:30AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Quad Cities IA IL. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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