Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-
Including the cities of Dubuque, Manchester, and Independence
1153 AM CDT Wed Sep 30 2026

…FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT…

• 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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

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.