Jefferson County Emergency Management

08/15/2026

Jefferson Co Alert:

FFWDVN

The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Des Moines County in southeastern Iowa...
Southern Henry IA County in southeastern Iowa...
Southeastern Jefferson County in southeastern Iowa...
Northeastern Lee County in southeastern Iowa...
Northeastern Van Buren County in southeastern Iowa...
Southwestern Henderson County in west central Illinois...

* Until 930 AM CDT Saturday.

* At 319 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Burlington, Mount Pleasant, Oquawka, West Burlington, New London,
Dallas City, Danville, Stronghurst, Birmingham, Salem, Middletown,
Carman, Stockport, Gladstone, Lockridge, Terre Haute, Hillsboro,
Rome, Westwood and Gulf Port.

08/14/2026

Rounds of thunderstorms will occur across the area through tonight. They will be heavy rain producers, with heavy rainfall likely laying out between Highway 30 and Highway 34. Torrential rainfall is expected with 1-3 inches likely and localized swaths of 3 to 5 inches possible. Some severe storms will also be possible, especially tonight with damaging wind.

08/14/2026

08/13/2026

Jefferson Co Alert:

SVRDVN

The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Henry County in southeastern Iowa...
Northern Van Buren County in southeastern Iowa...
Southwestern Louisa County in southeastern Iowa...
Southern Washington County in southeastern Iowa...
Jefferson County in southeastern Iowa...

* Until 1030 AM CDT.

* At 935 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Keota to Pleasant Plain to near Collett, moving
east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Fairfield, Mount Pleasant, Washington, Columbus Junction, New
London, Winfield, Wayland, Brighton, Ainsworth, Birmingham,
Columbus City, Salem, Stockport, Lockridge, Crawfordsville, Olds,
Hillsboro, Rome, Westwood, and Mount Union.

08/13/2026

Jefferson Co Alert:

TORDVN

The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Keokuk County in southeastern Iowa...
Southwestern Washington County in southeastern Iowa...
Northern Jefferson County in southeastern Iowa...

* Until 1000 AM CDT.

* At 910 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Pekin, or 11 miles south of Sigourney, moving east
at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
Richland, Packwood, Abingdon, Ollie, and Linby around 915 AM CDT.
Lake Darling State Park and Rubio around 920 AM CDT.
Brighton, Pleasant Plain, Perlee, and East Pleasant Plain around
925 AM CDT.

Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Germanville.

08/13/2026

Jefferson Co Alert:

SVRDVN

The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Keokuk County in southeastern Iowa...
Western Jefferson County in southeastern Iowa...

* Until 945 AM CDT.

* At 851 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Barnes City to near Ottumwa Industrial Airport
to near Blakesburg, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Fairfield, Sigourney, Hedrick, What Cheer, Richland, Batavia,
Delta, Libertyville, Maharishi Vedic City, Packwood, Harper,
Martinsburg, Hayesville, Abingdon, Keota, Ollie, Pekin, Jefferson
County Park, Collett, and Keokuk County Fairgrounds.

08/08/2026

Jefferson Co Alert:

SVRDVN

The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southwestern Henry County in southeastern Iowa...
Van Buren County in southeastern Iowa...
Southeastern Jefferson County in southeastern Iowa...
Northwestern Lee County in southeastern Iowa...

* Until 1030 PM CDT.

* At 927 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Fairfield,
moving southeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Keosauqua, Donnellson, Birmingham, Bonaparte, Stockport, Hillsboro,
Franklin, Douds, Bentonsport/Vernon, Leando, Farmington, Houghton,
Mount Sterling, Glasgow, Morris Park, Lee County Fairgrounds, Mount
Zion, Utica, Indian Lake Park, and Primrose.