Stephenson County Emergency Management Agency

06/17/2026

Our expectations for storms through the morning. Remember, when thunder roars head indoors, and keep awareness of issued warnings and heed them!

06/17/2026

Several rounds of storms are expected today, and those that see multiple rounds could bring a risk of flash flooding.

06/17/2026

06/11/2026

Rounds of storms are likely to continue this evening and tomorrow afternoon across the Midwest along and ahead of a slow moving front. 2-3 inches of rainfall is most likely with localized 4+ across the borders of Missouri, Iowa, and Illinois.

06/11/2026

Heads up for an active afternoon of weather! Numerous severe storms are expected, with swaths of damaging winds probable and also potential tornadoes. Some of this severe weather could be significant, especially along and east of the Mississippi River. Be sure to stay tuned to the forecast for updates!

06/11/2026

Severe storms moving through SW Iowa will quickly move eastward reaching parts of E Iowa around 8 AM and then continuing ENE into IL by late AM. Swaths of damaging winds >70 mph are likely with embedded tornadoes also possible. Storms will be moving very fast and offer little time to act, so know ahead of time where you will shelter if a warning is issued.

06/10/2026

Thunderstorms are moving into eastern Iowa and will impact most of the region through the early afternoon. While these storms are currently sub-severe, they are producing frequent lightning, heavy downpours, and occasional gusty winds. They will have the potential by early afternoon to generate locally damaging winds and up to quarter-sized hail. Remember to go indoors when thunder roars!