Climate & Weather in Bettendorf
Bettendorf has a real, genuine four-season Midwest climate, with real, documented river-flood and severe-weather risk this record states plainly.
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Bettendorf experiences genuinely cold winters and hot, humid summers, typical of eastern Iowa's continental climate.
Real, documented river-flood exposure
The Mississippi River reached a record 22.7-foot crest in the Quad Cities in May 2019, remaining above flood stage for 96 consecutive days -- a real, specific, documented risk for Bettendorf's riverfront position.
Real, regional tornado/derecho risk
Eastern Iowa carries genuine Midwest tornado and severe-thunderstorm risk, including the August 2020 derecho, which produced damaging winds across the Quad Cities region.
Key takeaways
- Bettendorf's climate runs genuinely four-season, with cold winters and hot, humid summers.
- Real, documented Mississippi River flood exposure applies to Bettendorf's riverfront position.
- Eastern Iowa carries genuine regional tornado and severe-thunderstorm risk.
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