Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 8:43PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 6:43pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 841 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Letts to near New Boston to 6 miles north
of Danville. Movement was east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and very heavy rainfall
leading to flooding.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could cause minor tree limb damage and blow
around unsecured objects. Slowing or redirecting of traffic
due to ponding or flowing water. Closure of waterfront
access due to flooding.
Locations impacted include...
Davenport, Rock Island, Muscatine, Aledo, Wapello, Columbus Junction,
Oquawka, Milan, Burgess, Mediapolis, Blue Grass, Buffalo, Andalusia,
Fruitland, Viola, Danville, Morning Sun, Millersburg, Matherville,
and New Boston.
This includes Interstate 280 between mile markers 5 and 14.
Peak hourly rain rates between 1 to 2 inches possible in the hardest
hit areas.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring and may lead to localized flooding.
Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
If the heavy rain continues, a flash flood warning may be needed.
Area Description:
Johnson; Muscatine; Scott; Louisa; Des Moines; Rock Island; Mercer; Henderson; Warren
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov