Des Moines County Emergency Management Agency

06/06/2026

Storms are expected to slowly increase in coverage across parts of SE Iowa and NE Missouri through 3 AM. Damaging winds, isolated large hail and localized flash flooding will be the primary threats. Otherwise, a few showers and isolated non-severe storms can't be ruled out into parts of NW Illinois.

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

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06/05/2026

[5:45 A.M. Friday, June 5]

Areas of rain start out our Friday with an ending time late this morning. Spotty lightning has been seen, so remember the good rule that when thunder roars, head indoors.

06/04/2026

Multiple rounds of storms through Saturday morning pose a localized flooding threat across the region, but primarily in eastern Iowa. Swaths of 2+ inches of rain are possible with rainfall rates exceeding an inch per hour at times. Remember to never drive or walk through flooded areas!

06/03/2026

🚨 Reminder: Outdoor Warning System test tonight at 6 PM for Des Moines County!
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Notice a siren not working? Let us know so we can investigate. 🔈

05/31/2026

Scattered showers/storms to develop this evening and last through the night, with better chances after midnight. An isolated strong/severe storm cannot be ruled out, mainly in far southeast IA and northeast MO. Additional isolated strong to severe storms are possible Monday afternoon in southeast IA and northeast MO.

05/19/2026

Line of storms will track east over the next few hours. A few storms may become severe, largely for areas south of I-80 and west of the Mississippi River. Storm intensity/coverage remains uncertain as they approach the river and north of I-80.