Active AlertsDelaware

Flood Watch

Issued at Thu 2:15 PM Aug. 13
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
Where: A portion of northeast Iowa, including the following counties, Buchanan, Delaware and Dubuque.
When: From 7 PM CDT this evening through Saturday morning.
Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
Additional Details: - Rounds of rain with embedded thunderstorms will occur across the area tonight through Saturday morning. Each round of storms have the potential to produce 1 to 3 inches of rain. By the time the rain ends Saturday morning, rain totals of 2 to 6 inches are possible with locally higher amounts. Flash flooding is a risk with an increased probability of river flooding.

Recommended Action

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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