Excessive Rainfall and Significant Flooding in the Upper Midwest This Weekend

Heavy to excessive rainfall is expected over the weekend across eastern Iowa, northern Missouri, northwest Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Numerous flash floods, some with significant impacts, are expected in these areas. Heaviest rainfall will occur overnight Saturday and Sunday, so be sure to have multiple ways to receive warnings. Read More >

Current conditions at

Iowa City Municipal Airport (KIOW)

Lat: 41.64°NLon: 91.54°WElev: 650ft.

A Few Clouds

79°F

26°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.98 in (1014.4 mb)
Dewpoint 77°F (25°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 9 Aug 9:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles E West Branch IA

Flood Watch until August 11, 01:00pm
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch until August 11, 01:00pm

    NOW until 1:00pm Mon

    Flood Watch

  • Tonight

    Low: 71 °F

    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm.  High near 83. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 83 °F

    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm.  Low around 69. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 69 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11pm. Low around 71. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. High near 83. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. Low around 69. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles E West Branch IA
 41.68°N 91.26°W (Elev. 801 ft)
9:47 pm CDT Aug 9, 2025
9pm CDT Aug 9, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 16, 2025
 
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