Flood Watch: Buchanan; Delaware; Dubuque

source: us-gov-api (us-gov-api:noaa-weather)published 2026-09-30 11:53ingested 2026-10-01 02:57

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Flood Watch — Buchanan; Delaware; Dubuque Severity: Severe. Certainty: Possible. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of northeast Iowa, including the following counties, Buchanan, Delaware and Dubuque. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Widespread rainfall is expected overnight tonight through Thursday night, with rainfall totals between 2 to 3 inches in less than 6 hours. There will be the potential for swaths of rainfall greater than 3 inches as well in some areas. The cumulative effects of this rainfall will result in rises along area rivers, along with the potential for areal flooding as well. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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