Flash Flood Warning Issued for Southeastern Iowa and West Central Illinois
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NWS Quad Cities has issued a Flash Flood Warning for parts of southeastern Iowa and west central Illinois until 9:30 AM CDT Saturday.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern Iowa and West Central Illinois
- Issued
- August 15, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Quad Cities IA IL
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Alert Details
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL. The alert is effective from August 15 at 3:19 AM CDT until August 15 at 9:30 AM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Des Moines County in southeastern Iowa, Southern Henry County in southeastern Iowa, Southeastern Jefferson County in southeastern Iowa, Northeastern Lee County in southeastern Iowa, Northeastern Van Buren County in southeastern Iowa, and Southwestern Henderson County in west central Illinois. Locations that may 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 You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. 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. Report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement.
Expected Conditions
Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen, with additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Timeline
The Flash Flood Warning is in effect from 3:19 AM CDT on August 15, 2026, until 9:30 AM CDT on August 15, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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