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08/14/2026

Urgent Keokuk Co Alert:

Flood Watch
FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING TO LATE SATURDAY NIGHT..The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Flood
Watch for the following rivers in Iowa...

North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County.

Skunk River at Augusta affecting Henry IA, Des Moines and Lee
Counties.
Another round of heavy rainfall is expected tonight into Saturday
morning. There is still some uncertainty regarding where the heaviest
rain will fall. However, the ground is already moist so any heavy
rain will quickly runoff into area waterways.

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...North Skunk River near Sigourney.

* WHEN...From Saturday evening to late Saturday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 6.1 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding.

Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.

The next statement will be issued by Saturday afternoon.
http://www.weather.gov

08/14/2026

Urgent Keokuk Co Alert:

Flash Flood Warning
FFWDVN

The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Keokuk County in southeastern Iowa...
Washington County in southeastern Iowa...

* Until 1130 AM CDT.

* At 533 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 indicated.

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...
Washington, Sigourney, Kalona, Wellman, Riverside, Hedrick,
Brighton, What Cheer, Richland, Ainsworth, Delta, Crawfordsville,
Keswick, South English, Harper, Martinsburg, Kinross, Hayesville
and Coppock.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
http://www.weather.gov

08/13/2026

Urgent Keokuk Co Alert:

Tornado Warning
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.
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
http://www.weather.gov
NWS: TORNADO WARNING in this area til 10:00 AM CDT. Take shelter now. Check media.
National Weather Service: TORNADO WARNING in this area until 10:00 AM CDT. Take shelter now in a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Check media.

08/13/2026

Urgent Keokuk Co Alert:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
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.
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
http://www.weather.gov

08/13/2026

Urgent Keokuk Co Alert:

Severe Thunderstorm Watch
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
581 IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CDT THIS MORNING FOR THE FOLLOWING
AREAS

IN IOWA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 15 COUNTIES

IN EAST CENTRAL IOWA

BENTON CEDAR IOWA
JOHNSON JONES LINN
MUSCATINE

IN SOUTHEAST IOWA

DES MOINES HENRY IA JEFFERSON
KEOKUK LEE LOUISA
VAN BUREN WASHINGTON

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ANAMOSA, BURLINGTON, CEDAR RAPIDS,
FAIRFIELD, IOWA CITY, KEOKUK, KEOSAUQUA, MARENGO, MOUNT PLEASANT,
MUSCATINE, SIGOURNEY, TIPTON, VINTON, WAPELLO, AND WASHINGTON.
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http://www.weather.gov

08/13/2026

Urgent Keokuk Co Alert:

Flood Watch
FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON
Several rounds of heavy rain producing thunderstorms today through
Friday may produce flash flooding, as well as rises on area creeks
and rivers.

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following areas,
Hancock, Henderson, McDonough, Mercer and Warren, southeast Iowa,
including the following areas, Des Moines, Henry IA, Jefferson,
Keokuk, Lee, Louisa, Van Buren and Washington, and northeast
Missouri, including the following areas, Clark and Scotland.

* WHEN...From 7 AM CDT this morning through Friday afternoon.

* 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...
- A large system of thunderstorms with heavy rainfall moving across
the area this morning and midday, followed by more rounds of
storms tonight into Friday morning may produce several inches of
rainfall and eventual flooding problems.
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
http://www.weather.gov

08/08/2026

Urgent Keokuk Co Alert:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
SVRDVN

The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern Henry County in southeastern Iowa...
Southeastern Keokuk County in southeastern Iowa...
Southwestern Washington County in southeastern Iowa...
Eastern Jefferson County in southeastern Iowa...

* Until 845 PM CDT.

* At 738 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Talleyrand,
or 11 miles east of Sigourney, moving southeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 70 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

* Locations impacted include...
Washington, Wayland, Brighton, Richland, Lockridge, Olds, Pleasant
Plain, Coppock, West Chester, Noble, Perlee, East Pleasant Plain,
Germanville, Merrimac, Mac C**n Access, Salina, Lake Darling State
Park, Talleyrand, Washington County Fairgrounds, and Trenton.
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building.

This is a dangerous storm. Prepare immediately for large destructive
hail capable of producing significant damage. People outside should
move to shelter inside a strong building, and stay away from windows.
http://www.weather.gov

08/08/2026

Urgent Keokuk Co Alert:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
SVRDVN

The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Keokuk County in southeastern Iowa...
Northwestern Washington County in southeastern Iowa...
Southern Iowa County in east central Iowa...

* Until 800 PM CDT.

* At 659 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Millersburg,
or 14 miles south of Marengo, moving southeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Two inch 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...
Wellman, North English, Keswick, South English, Parnell,
Millersburg, Harper, Kinross, Keota, Webster, and Lake Belva Deer
Park.
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service
office in the Quad Cities.
http://www.weather.gov

08/07/2026

Urgent Keokuk Co Alert:

Severe Thunderstorm Watch
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
541 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING
AREAS

IN IOWA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 12 COUNTIES

IN EAST CENTRAL IOWA

BENTON CEDAR IOWA
JOHNSON JONES LINN
MUSCATINE

IN NORTHEAST IOWA

BUCHANAN DELAWARE

IN SOUTHEAST IOWA

KEOKUK LOUISA WASHINGTON

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ANAMOSA, CEDAR RAPIDS, INDEPENDENCE,
IOWA CITY, MANCHESTER, MARENGO, MUSCATINE, SIGOURNEY, TIPTON,
VINTON, WAPELLO, AND WASHINGTON.
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http://www.weather.gov

08/05/2026

Urgent Keokuk Co Alert:

Flood Watch
FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following areas,
Hancock, Henderson, McDonough, Mercer and Warren, southeast Iowa,
including the following areas, Des Moines, Henry IA, Jefferson,
Keokuk, Lee, Louisa, Van Buren and Washington, and northeast
Missouri, including the following areas, Clark and Scotland.

* WHEN...Through 7PM this evening.

* 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...
- Training thunderstorms with heavy rainfall rates are possible
within the watch area early this morning through this evening.
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.
http://www.weather.gov

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