Here is the latest list of river flood warnings across the state as of this afternoon. (2 forecast points were not included on this list as they are set to expire this evening). Also the secondary crest of the Des Moines River in DSM has been lowered slightly and moved to tomorrow afternoon. Saylorville Reservoir …
Month: June 2010
Secondary Crest at Des Moines Upcoming
The latest forecast of the Des Moines River at SE 6th Street (the closest gauge to downtown) shows that the river has had its first crest and is beginning to fall slowly. This will be short-lived as by late Wednesday, Saylorville Reservoir upstream is expected to go over the Emergency Spillway which will lead to …
Current River Flood Warnings as of Tuesday (6/29/10)
Here is the latest list of rivers and creeks under river flood warnings as of Tuesday afternoon. The Des Moines River basin seems to be ground zero for this event, with those warnings lasting until “further notice”. Other warnings are through at least the holiday weekend. Wapsipinicon River near De Witt Des Moines River at …
Full Report on Sibley EF4 Tornado
After sunset on June 25, 2010, a large tornado formed 3 miles west of Little Rock, Iowa. This tornado had a path length of approximately 14 miles and was on the ground for 30 to 40 minutes. The tornado crossed Highway 60 about 2 miles south of Sibley before turning to the northeast and lifting …
Sunny & Bright weather next 3 days!
Regional Weather Conditions Were looking at an actually quiet next 3 days ahead, with high confidence that there will be no rain, and nothing but bright sunny skies! a coolish high pressure will keep our weather sunny and dry across the entire Upper Midwest for the next 3 days and beyond. Local View. Locally we …
Current River Flood Warnings as of Monday PM (6/28/10)
Here is the latest list of rivers or creeks that are still under river flood warnings. Many of these will be in effect through the rest of the week and into the holiday weekend. South Skunk River near Oskaloosa West Fork Cedar River at Finchford Cedar River at Cedar Falls Cedar River at Waterloo South …
Best Week of Summer
Besides the ongoing flooding across the state, this week will likely be the best of the summer as we head towards the Independence Day Weekend. Skies will remain mostly sunny each day through the weekend, with highs in the 80s (with a few upper 70s early) and lows in the upper 50s to mid 60s. …
Heavy Rain/Strong winds hit parts of the area Sunday.
GRL-3 radar shot, Polk/Barron, Dunn and St Croix counties. Sunday a large Mesoscale Convective System developed and pushed east across Minnesota, late in the evening, This system reached Western Wisconsin, and It’s northern edge hit the area, bringing moderate to heavy rains and some gusty winds to some areas. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued …
Current River Flood Warnings as of Sunday PM (6/27/10)
More river flood warnings have been issued since the list was posted this morning. A few flood warnings were cancelled, nevertheless here is the current list of River Flood Warnings effecting some part of Iowa. (NOTE: It’s VERY LONG!) East Nishnabotna River near Atlantic Squaw Creek at Ames Four Mile Creek at Easton Blvd (DSM) …
Flooding the Threat This Upcoming Week
With the storms, gone (except for a few isolated ones this afternoon), river flooding will be the main threat across the state this week. Numerous rivers are or will overflow their banks, some as high as major flood stage. The Des Moines River at Fort Dodge, Stratford and the Boone River at Webster City are …