Iowa Severe Flood Watch | Effective 07/02/2026 10:37

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued July 2 at 12:37PM CDT until July 3 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
July 2, 2026 - 10:37am
Expires: 
July 3, 2026 - 8:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of northeast Iowa, including the following counties, Buchanan, Delaware and Dubuque. * WHEN...From 5 PM CDT this afternoon through Friday morning. * 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... - Thunderstorms will develop tonight and will be capable of producing heavy rainfall. Storms may repeat over the same areas and result in excessive rainfall.
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; Dubuque
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL