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Flood Watch

National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL

817 PM CDT Thu May 2 2024



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Keokuk-Washington-Jefferson-Henry IA-Van Buren-

Including the cities of Washington, Sigourney, Mount Pleasant,

Keosauqua, and Fairfield

817 PM CDT Thu May 2 2024



...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT...



* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be 

  possible.



* WHERE...A portion of southeast Iowa, including the following 

  areas, Henry IA, Jefferson, Keokuk, Van Buren and Washington.



* WHEN...Until midnight CDT tonight.



* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, 

  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. 

  Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Extensive street 

  flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

  - Rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches in a short time are

    possible. With soils saturated from rainfall this morning,

    this will lead to an increased risk of flash flooding through

    this evening.





PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



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.



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