Jefferson County Emergency Management

06/17/2026

06/17/2026

Jefferson Co Alert:

FFWDVN

The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Western Des Moines County in southeastern Iowa...
Henry IA County in southeastern Iowa...
Jefferson County in southeastern Iowa...

* Until 245 PM CDT Wednesday.

* At 843 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Fairfield, Mount Pleasant, New London, Winfield, Wayland,
Danville, Batavia, Salem, Middletown, Libertyville, Lockridge,
Maharishi Vedic City, Olds, Packwood, Hillsboro, Rome, Westwood,
Mount Union, Pleasant Plain and Coppock.

06/17/2026

If any resident of Jefferson County has damage from today's storms you can click on the link below to report. This will help us collect information for our damage assessment that is provided to the state. This information can be valuable if state aid programs are opened up for residents and business owners .

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06/17/2026

Jefferson Co Alert:

SVRDVN

The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Van Buren County in southeastern Iowa...
Southwestern Jefferson County in southeastern Iowa...
West central Lee County in southeastern Iowa...

* Until 845 AM CDT.

* At 806 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Lockridge to Birmingham to 6 miles south of Selma,
moving southeast at 60 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Keosauqua, Batavia, Birmingham, Bonaparte, Libertyville, Stockport,
Douds, Bentonsport/Vernon, Leando, Farmington, Mount Sterling,
Morris Park, Mount Zion, Utica, Selma, Indian Lake Park, Collett,
Lake Sugema Campground, Round Prairie Park, and Lacey Keosauqua
State Park.

06/17/2026

Jefferson Co Alert:

SVRDVN

The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Henry County in southeastern Iowa...
Des Moines County in southeastern Iowa...
Louisa County in southeastern Iowa...
Southeastern Keokuk County in southeastern Iowa...
Southern Washington County in southeastern Iowa...
Jefferson County in southeastern Iowa...

* Until 815 AM CDT.

* At 716 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Richmond to near Rubio to near Hedrick, moving
southeast at 60 mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Trained weather spotters. This line of storms has a
history of producing winds up to 70 mph.

IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

* Locations impacted include...
Fairfield, Mount Pleasant, Washington, Wapello, Columbus Junction,
New London, Mediapolis, Winfield, Wayland, Danville, Morning Sun,
Brighton, Richland, Ainsworth, Columbus City, Lockridge,
Crawfordsville, Maharishi Vedic City, Olds, and Packwood.

06/11/2026

Storms are intensifying near the Missouri-Iowa border as they enter a very favorable environment. The tornado potential is increasing along the Mississippi River in southeast Iowa, northeast Missouri, and west-central Illinois. Have multiple ways to receive warnings and know where you are going to shelter!

06/11/2026

[6/11/26 2PM] A Tornado Watch has been issued for much of northeastern Missouri, southeastern Iowa, northern and central Illinois, and far southern Wisconsin through 9PM tonight. Besides tornadoes, damaging winds and hail are also possible with these storms. Have multiple ways to receive warnings through the evening!

06/11/2026

Heads up for an active afternoon of weather! Numerous severe storms are expected, with swaths of damaging winds probable and also potential tornadoes. Some of this severe weather could be significant, especially along and east of the Mississippi River. Be sure to stay tuned to the forecast for updates!

06/11/2026

Jefferson Co Alert:

SVRDVN

The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northern Henry County in southeastern Iowa...
Northwestern Louisa County in southeastern Iowa...
Keokuk County in southeastern Iowa...
Central Johnson County in east central Iowa...
Washington County in southeastern Iowa...
Jefferson County in southeastern Iowa...
Southern Iowa County in east central Iowa...

* Until 930 AM CDT.

* At 818 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Barnes City to near Oskaloosa Municipal Airport
to near Blakesburg, moving east at 65 mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
roofs, and outbuildings.

* Locations impacted include...
Iowa City, Fairfield, Washington, Sigourney, Columbus Junction,
Coralville, Williamsburg, Kalona, Tiffin, Wellman, Lone Tree,
University Heights, North English, Riverside, Wayland, Hedrick,
Hills, Brighton, What Cheer, and Richland.

This includes Interstate 80 in Iowa between mile markers 205 and 253.