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Flood Watch issued September 30 at 11:53AM CDT until October 2 at

Affecting Buchanan; Delaware; Dubuque

In effect until: Oct 1, 2026, 5:00 PM

Buchanan; Delaware; Dubuque

Possible impact zone; conditions develop through 5:00 PM.

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.

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* 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.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™

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