Flash Flood Warning issued August 15 at 3:19AM CDT until August 15 at 9:30AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

FFWDVN The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Des Moines County in southeastern Iowa... Southern Henry IA County in southeastern Iowa... Southeastern Jefferson County in southeastern Iowa... Northeastern Lee County in southeastern Iowa... Northeastern Van Buren County in southeastern Iowa... Southwestern Henderson County in west central Illinois... * Until 930 AM CDT Saturday. * At 319 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. 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.

What 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.

Issued by NWS Quad Cities IA IL; in effect until Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT.

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA). Factual summary of a public release; not financial advice.

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