Iowa Severe Flood Watch | Effective 07/02/2026 21:02

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued July 2 at 11:02PM CDT until July 3 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
July 2, 2026 - 9:02pm
Expires: 
July 3, 2026 - 8:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Iowa, including the following counties, in east central Iowa, Benton, Jones and Linn. In northeast Iowa, Buchanan, Delaware and Dubuque. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Friday. * 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... - Heavy rainfall from repeated rounds of thunderstorms may produce flash flooding.
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; Benton; Linn; Jones
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL