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First Alert Weather Friday Morning

Lee County, IA · 07-03

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First Alert Weather Wednesday Morning

Mcdonough County, IL · 07-01

Cedar Rapids Gazette

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Extreme heat could last until weekend in Eastern Iowa

Outside temperatures in Eastern Iowa could feel hotter than 100 degrees this week, according to an extreme heat warning issued by the National Weather Service Quad Cities office Monday morning. A combination of high temperatures and humid weather is expected to raise the heat index – a measure of how the temperature feels – to 105-110 degrees, a level considered dangerous by public health experts. People should limit their time outdoors, stay hydrated and wear plenty of sunscreen to avoid heat-related illnesses while the heat wave lasts. Extreme heat warning Meteorologist Tim Gross with the Quad Cities National Weather Service forecast office said some southeast Iowa cities, including Fairfield, Ottumwa and Burlington, already saw heat indices in the upper 90s on Sunday, but cloud cover and scattered storms north of Cedar Rapids kept central Eastern Iowa cool enough to prevent an extreme heat warning. “While this is not unusual for this time of year, it’s the first (heat wave) of the season,” Gross said. “Being the first heat wave of the season, we opted to go the extreme heat warning route.” Gross said he currently expects Tuesday to be the hottest day in the office’s coverage area. Gross said he

Iowa · 06-29

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Illinois, Missouri, Iowa rack up hundreds of tornado warnings in first half of 2026

IOWA, ILLINOIS & MISSOURI— It has been a very active year for severe weather so far. Luckily, the Tri-States is in a week where strong storms are not anticipated. Earlier this month, an EF-2 twister touched down in Putnam County, Missouri. Several buildings sustained damage. Last week, we learned...

Iowa · 06-25
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Illinois, Missouri, Iowa rack up hundreds of tornado warnings in first half of 2026

IOWA, ILLINOIS & MISSOURI— It has been a very active year for severe weather so far. Luckily, the Tri-States is in a week where strong storms are not anticipated. Earlier this month, an EF-2 twister touched down in Putnam County, Missouri. Several buildings sustained damage. Last week, we learned...

Missouri · 06-25

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Flood Warnings Still in Effect Near Kalona and Marengo

Flood warnings have been extended for the English River in Kalona and the Iowa River at Marengo. A flood warning issued by the National Weather Service for the English River at Kalona states that as of Monday water was at 15.4 feet. Flood stage is 14 feet. At 14 feet, agricultural land along the river begins to flood. The river is expected to fall to 6.7 feet by next Monday.

Kalona, IA · 06-23

Cedar Rapids Gazette

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Tornado tore through Pekin in Jefferson County

PEKIN — The National Weather Service announced that an EF1 tornado with winds up to 90 mph briefly touched down Wednesday in Pekin in Jefferson County. The storm left a trail of destruction at Pekin Community Schools. Pekin Superintendent Dave Harper said that the storm that swept through the area damaged multiple buildings at the school and left debris strewn all over the property. A portion of the weight room’s roof was torn off, allowing rain to damage the interior. The winds destroyed the home baseball dugout’s roof and a football storage shed, leaving equipment “scattered everywhere.” Two greenhouses were destroyed, and the large main greenhouse was damaged. Fences on the grounds were blown over, too. The damage forced the cancellation of Pekin’s softball game scheduled for June 17 Wednesday. The district’s main school building suffered only minor damage to its roof. Harper said he’s glad nobody was hurt at the school and looked forward to swiftly repairing the damage. The school wasted no time in putting out a call for help, organizing a cleanup crew late Wednesday afternoon. “A lot of community members have offered trailers to support the clean up,” Harper said Wednesday. “We won’t be able to

Jefferson County, IA · 06-19

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Brief twister touched down in Jefferson County, Iowa on Wednesday morning

LINBY, Iowa & PEKIN, Iowa— A brief tornado touched down in southeast Iowa on Wednesday morning. The EF-1 was on the ground for four minutes. It had estimated peak winds of 90 miles per hour. It traveled two miles and had a peak width of 100 yards. Several trees...

Jefferson County, IA · 06-18

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Flood Warnings Issued for Kalona, Lone Tree, Wapello, and Oakville by NWS

Flood warnings have been issued for the English River in Kalona, and the Iowa River near Lone Tree, Wapello and Oakville through Saturday. The flood warning issued by the National Weather Service for the English River at Kalona states that as of 10 a.m. Thursday, water was at 17.8 feet and steady. At 18 feet, water overtops roads causing closures. This includes 130th Street, Kiwi Avenue Orange Avenue and Poplar Avenue. Extensive agricultural land near the river is flooded. Water has begun backing into town on the north side of the river. The flood stage is 14 feet. The warning is in effect until Saturday afternoon,

Kalona, IA · 06-19

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Two Henry County Campgrounds Closed From Flooding

Rising river levels have forced the Henry County Conservation Department to once again close two popular campgrounds. According to a social media update posted Thursday, both the South Shore and Water Works campgrounds are closed until further notice due to flooding concerns. This marks the second closure in just over...

Henry County, IA · 06-19

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Rain builds in overnight

OTTUMWA, Iowa (KYOU) - Showers and storms will be making a return over the next several hours. Lows overnight fall into the low to mid 60s. Scattered showers begin to push in from the west after midnight as our Father’s Day rainmaker arrives. Widespread rain is expected to spread...

Ottumwa, IA · 06-20

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Washington County Emergency Management closes roads due to flooding

WASHINGTON, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — Very heavy rain over the last few weeks has resulted in swollen waterways in Eastern Iowa. The rain Wednesday morning prompted rivers and creeks to rise in Washington, Iowa. Washington County Emergency Management is reminding everyone not to drive through flooded waters as...

Washington County, IA · 06-18

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PHOTOS: Flash flooding after heavy rain Wednesday morning in Eastern Iowa

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — Flash Flood Warnings are in effect for Linn, Johnson, Cedar, Jones, Iowa, Keokuk and Washington counties. There have been reports of flooding on roads, trails, and parking lots in Cedar Rapids after nearly 2" fell in about an hour. NEVER drive through...

Keokuk County, IA · 06-17

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Residents in Des Moines and Jefferson Counties Urged to Report Storm Damage

Following this morning’s severe storms that brought strong winds, heavy rain, and scattered damage across southeast Iowa, residents in Des Moines and Jefferson counties are being asked to report any storm-related damage to help local emergency management officials assess the impact. Severe weather moved across Iowa in recent days, with damage reports ranging from downed trees and power lines to structural damage and flooding.

Des Moines County, IA · 06-17

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KYOU First Alert Forecast: Friday Morning

Oskaloosa, IA · 06-19

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Flood Warning Issued at Kalona, Heavy Rainfall Wednesday Caused Flash Flooding Across the Region

Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall Wednesday caused the National Weather Service of the Quad Cities to issue flash flood warnings in the KCII listening area, and a flood warning has been issued for the English River in Kalona through Saturday. The flood warning issued by the NWS for the English...

Kalona, IA · 06-18

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Flooding Concerns Continue as More Storms Threaten Southeast Iowa

Mount Pleasant and much of southeast Iowa are dealing with flooding concerns after heavy rain soaked the area this morning, with 2.36 inches of rain recorded in the last 24 hours — including 2.1 inches this morning alone. The heavy downpour has overwhelmed storm drains in Mount Pleasant, causing...

Mt Pleasant, IA · 06-17

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Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Issued for Vast Majority of KCII-Listening Area Wednesday Morning

Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for a vast majority of the KCII listening area Wednesday morning. The first wave of storms prompted a severe thunderstorm warning at 5:51 a.m. for portions of Washington, Johnson and Louisa counties until 6:45 a.m. A second wave brought another severe thunderstorm warning at 6:43...

Washington County, IA · 06-17

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FIRST ALERT DAY: Strong to severe storms this morning

OTTUMWA, Iowa (KYOU) - Our Wednesday starts with a round of showers and storms, some of which could be strong to severe with large hail and damaging wind potential. Activity may linger during the morning, with a slim chance for redevelopment in the afternoon. Highs this afternoon reach the mid to upper 70s with a bit more humidity. If any storms form/redevelop this afternoon, those too could be strong. The work week ends dry and pleasant, but the weekend features more shower and storm chances.

Ottumwa, IA · 06-17