Headline:
Flood Watch issued September 18 at 10:45AM CDT until September 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 8:45am
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 8:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding and flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall are
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of northeast Iowa, including the following
counties, Buchanan and Delaware.
* WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday evening.
* 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...
- Showers and storms are expected to develop late tonight and last
into Saturday. These storms will be capable of rainfall rates
around 1 inch per hour. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are
possible in the hardest hit areas through Saturday evening.
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Buchanan; Delaware
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov