Davenport, Iowa – Strong thunderstorms with isolated damaging winds and torrential downpours could disrupt weekend plans across eastern Iowa Saturday afternoon and evening. A summer weather alert has been issued as storms build across the region, posing a flash flooding risk for low-lying areas and busy travel routes like U.S. 61.
According to the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities, a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe weather remains in effect through Saturday night. Showers and storms are expected to begin after 2 p.m., intensifying into the evening with gusts up to 25 mph and heavy rainfall. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch are possible, with locally higher totals in storms.
Drivers and outdoor event planners should remain alert and prepared for sudden downpours and brief road ponding, especially in urban areas like Davenport, Bettendorf, and Muscatine. If traveling on U.S. 61 or I-280, reduce speed during storms and allow extra braking distance.
Rain clears out overnight, with calmer conditions expected Sunday and Monday. However, spotty chances for storms return by midweek.
Five-Day Forecast: Davenport, Iowa (July 5–10)
- Saturday: 90°F – 50% chance of storms after 2 p.m. Gusts up to 25 mph
- Sunday: 85°F – Partly sunny, drier and cooler
- Monday: 88°F – Mostly sunny, calm winds
- Tuesday: 86°F – Slight chance of afternoon storms (30%)
- Wednesday: 87°F – 30% chance of storms continues
