Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 11:36PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 9:36pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description:
At 1130 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a slow-moving thunderstorm
over Kinross, or 15 miles northeast of Sigourney, moving east at 15
mph.
HAZARD...Minor flooding.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Slowing or redirecting of traffic due to ponding or flowing
water. Closure of waterfront access due to flooding.
Locations impacted include...
Wellman, Kinross, and Amish.
Rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch have fallen from around Kinross to
north of Wellman and an additional 0.5 to 1 inch is possible.
This rain falling on saturated ground will likely result in ponding
water in low lying and poorly drained areas. This rain is also
falling on portions of the English and Skunk River basins and could
result in some renewed rises.
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. Stay away from
flooded areas. Report any flooding to local law enforcement.
If the heavy rain continues, a flash flood warning may be needed.
Area Description:
Iowa; Johnson; Keokuk; Washington
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov