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

Independence, Independence Municipal Airport (KIIB)

Lat: 42.45°NLon: 91.93°WElev: 978ft.

Light Rain

73°F

23°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed NE 12 mph
Barometer 29.98 in
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 10 Aug 7:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Brandon IA

Flood Watch August 10, 08:04am until August 10, 07:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch August 10, 08:04am until August 10, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Sun

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 81 °F

    Heavy Rain
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. West wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81. West wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 81. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. West wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNW Brandon IA
 42.37°N 92.06°W (Elev. 955 ft)
7:58 am CDT Aug 10, 2025
8am CDT Aug 10, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 16, 2025
 
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