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The line of storms will be moving quickly, could bring damaging winds

A line of storms is expected to move through Eastern Iowa Friday. Despite that, experts say dry soil and lower water levels in the state’s rivers and streams should mitigate any flood risks and runoff.

The potential for flooding events in the region has decreased even more in the past two weeks, the National Weather Service’s Quad Cities Bureau says

Sundown Mountain Resort in Dubuque is a snowy oasis in a state that’s been experiencing one of its least snowy winters in more than 130 years. But not all weather-dependent businesses can manufacture their own snow.

A strong cold front will bring “dangerously cold wind chills” -- as low as minus 30 degrees -- to Iowa this weekend.

Up to 4 inches of snow could fall in only a short time, forecasters say

Meteorologists are predicting a quarter of an inch of ice or more on the roads starting late Friday night.

A total of six people were killed by tornadoes during 2024 in Iowa.

A trained weather spotter reported about 6:30 p.m. that there were 8 to 10 inches of water covering the roadway between West Park Road and Rocky Shore Drive in Iowa City.

Another round of minor flooding is on its way as the weather service predicts segments of the Wapsipinicon, Maquoketa, English and Cedar rivers -- among others in Eastern Iowa -- will reach flood stage in the coming days.

Severe storms bring tornadoes and hail Tuesday night through the Corridor.

Gov. Kim Reynolds asks expedited approval for federal assistance.

Also, Gov. Kim Reynolds issues storm disaster proclamation.

Eight tornadoes touched down May 21 in Iowa, the strongest being a tornado packing up to 185 mph wind gusts and carving a 44-mile path from Page to Adair counties and severely damaging Greenfield.

Friday’s rain likely won’t worsen flooding in Eastern Iowa rivers because it was factored into flood warnings, the National Weather Service reported, but meteorologists will be watching the forecast for more rain on Sunday to see if that changes predicted river crests.