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Flood Watch issued July 4 at 1:57AM CDT until July 4 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa, including the following areas, in east central Iowa, Benton, Cedar, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn and Muscatine. In northeast Iowa, Buchanan, Delaware and Dubuque. In southeast Iowa, Des Moines, Henry IA, Jefferson, Keokuk, Louisa and Washington. * WHEN...Through 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... - Additional rounds of slow moving storms today over a saturated ground to bring an elevated risk for flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood 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.

Flood Watch issued July 3 at 9:18PM CDT until July 10 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL ...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine Counties. ...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. ...The Flood Watch is cancelled for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River at Cedar Rapids affecting Linn County. Cedar River at Cedar Bluff affecting Muscatine, Johnson and Cedar Counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Cedar River near Conesville. * WHEN...From late Monday night to Friday, July 10. * IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, Water affects yards and access roads of residences along Iowa Highway 22. Water affects the lowest sections of campgrounds just north of I-80 along the river and the lowest sections of Jack Shuger Memorial Park in Moscow. Water is also on 152nd Street north of County Road F70. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 8.3 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Tuesday evening based on the latest forecast information. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings. If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1030 PM CDT.