Iowa Statewide • Sunday, June 21, 2026
Heavy rain and thunderstorms expected today with multiple flood watches in effect.
Hazards
- Flood Watch in effect for several counties until 7 PM CDT.
- Flood Warning for Clinton and Scott counties until June 23.
- Heavy rainfall expected, with totals between 1 and 2 inches possible.
- Travel may be impacted due to flooding and low visibility.
Statewide Summary
- Wind: East winds 5 to 16 mph, gusting up to 30 mph in some areas.
- Precipitation: 100% chance of rain and thunderstorms today, with potential for heavy rain.
- Temperature: Highs around 66°F to 72°F, with lows dropping to the mid-50s overnight.
- Fire Danger: Low due to wet conditions.
By Region
Central Iowa (Des Moines)
- Showers and thunderstorms likely, high near 68°F.
- East winds 7 to 16 mph, gusts up to 29 mph.
- New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Iowa Corridor (Cedar Rapids)
- Rain showers expected, high near 66°F.
- East winds 5 to 15 mph, gusts up to 25 mph.
- New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Quad Cities (Davenport)
- Showers and thunderstorms likely, high near 66°F.
- East winds 5 to 15 mph, gusts up to 30 mph.
- New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Northwest Iowa (Sioux City)
- Rain showers likely, high near 70°F.
- East winds 10 to 15 mph, gusts up to 25 mph.
- New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Southwest Iowa (Council Bluffs)
- Showers and thunderstorms likely, high near 72°F.
- East northeast winds 12 to 16 mph, gusts up to 24 mph.
- New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Cedar Valley (Waterloo)
- Rain showers expected, high near 67°F.
- East winds 5 to 14 mph, gusts up to 23 mph.
- New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Dubuque Area
- Rain showers expected, high near 67°F.
- East winds 0 to 10 mph, gusts up to 20 mph.
- New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
North Central (Mason City)
- Rain showers likely, high near 69°F.
- East southeast winds 6 to 10 mph.
- New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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