Special Weather Statement for Des Moines; Henderson
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Des Moines, Henderson
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- Official severity
- Moderate
- Official urgency
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- Official certainty
- Observed
What is happening
At 928 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking line of heavy rain along a line extending from near Gladstone to New London. This line of heavy rain were nearly stationary. HAZARD...Minor flooding. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Slowing or redirecting of traffic due to ponding or flowing water. Closure of waterfront...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. If the heavy rain continues, a flash flood warning may be needed.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 928 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking line of heavy rain along a line extending from near Gladstone to New London. This line of heavy rain were nearly stationary. HAZARD...Minor flooding. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Slowing or redirecting of traffic due to ponding or flowing water. Closure of waterfront access due to flooding. Locations impacted include... Burlington, West Burlington, Danville, Middletown, Gulf Port, Beaverdale, Des Moines County Fairgrounds, Starr's Cave Park and Preserve, and Prairie Grove. Radar rainfall estimates of 2 to 3 inches have fallen and an additional 1 inch of rain is possible.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued October 30 at 9:29PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Official revision
Source and limitations
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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