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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
356 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...

  Iowa River at Marshalltown affecting Marshall County.

  Iowa River near Tama Hwy E49 affecting Tama County.

  Cedar River at Waterloo affecting Black Hawk County.

  Cedar River at Cedar Falls affecting Black Hawk County.

  Black Hawk Creek at Hudson affecting Black Hawk County.

  Des Moines River at Fort Dodge affecting Webster County.

  Des Moines River at Des Moines SE 6th St affecting Polk County.

  Des Moines River near Stratford affecting Boone, Hamilton and
  Webster Counties.

  East Fork Des Moines River near Algona affecting Humboldt and
  Kossuth Counties.

  Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr affecting Polk County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

For the latest river and stream observations and forecasts refer to
weather.gov/desmoines/water.

River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast
precipitation over the next 24 hours.

For the latest river and stream observations and forecasts refer to
weather.gov/desmoines/water.

&&

IAC013-240900-
/O.CON.KDMX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-240524T1930Z/
/ALOI4.1.ER.240523T1415Z.240524T0000Z.240524T1330Z.NO/
356 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TOMORROW AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...The Cedar River at Waterloo, or from the Waterloo-Cedar
  Falls city limits...to Spring Creek near La Porte City.

* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Many storm sewers are closed along Black
  Hawk Creek and the Cedar River. The Fletcher Ave levee gates are
  closed.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 3:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.3 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.7
    feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage
    tomorrow morning.
  - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 4256 9238 4238 9207 4230 9207 4230 9222
      4251 9245


$$

IAC013-240900-
/O.CON.KDMX.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-240525T1930Z/
/CEDI4.1.ER.240522T2128Z.240524T0000Z.240525T1330Z.NO/
356 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...The Cedar River at Cedar Falls, or from the West Fork
  Cedar River...to the Cedar Falls-Waterloo city limits.

* WHEN...Until early Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 91.2 feet, Water affects portions of Lake St.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 2:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 91.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 91.2
    feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage
    Saturday morning.
  - Flood stage is 89.0 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 4256 9238 4251 9245 4258 9255 4262 9255
      4262 9241


$$

IAC127-240900-
/O.CON.KDMX.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-240524T1800Z/
/MIWI4.1.ER.240522T1815Z.240523T1145Z.240524T1200Z.NO/
356 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TOMORROW AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...The Iowa River at Marshalltown, or from Minerva Creek near
  Albion...to Timber Creek near Le Grand.

* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 19.5 feet, Water affects the southbound lanes of Iowa
  14 as well as Iowa 330 south of Albion.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 3:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 19.7 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    tomorrow morning and continue falling and remain below flood
    stage.
  - Flood stage is 19.0 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 4204 9297 4212 9308 4214 9302 4205 9277
      4200 9277


$$

IAC013-240900-
/O.CON.KDMX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-240524T1017Z/
/HUDI4.2.ER.240522T1003Z.240522T2315Z.240524T0417Z.NO/
356 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is
  forecast.

* WHERE...The Black Hawk Creek at Hudson, or from the Black
  Hawk-Grundy County line...to the Cedar River in Waterloo.

* WHEN...Until late tonight.

* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Water affects Iowa 58 as well as Fletcher
  Ave in Waterloo.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 2:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    late this evening and continue falling and remain below flood
    stage.
  - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 4248 9228 4235 9247 4235 9254 4242 9254
      4253 9238


$$

IAC091-109-240900-
/O.CON.KDMX.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-240526T0600Z/
/AGNI4.1.ER.240522T0336Z.240522T1515Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
356 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...The East Fork Des Moines River near Algona, or from
  Buffalo Creek near Burt...to Lotts Creek near Livermore.

* WHEN...Until early Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Water threatens US 169 south of Algona and
  affects some rural roads.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 3:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.1
    feet Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage
    Saturday evening.
  - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 4288 9415 4288 9425 4307 9428 4320 9422
      4320 9414


$$

IAC187-240900-
/O.CON.KDMX.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-240528T1200Z/
/FODI4.1.ER.240523T0845Z.240524T1200Z.240528T0600Z.NO/
356 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...The Des Moines River at Fort Dodge, or from the municipal
  power dam...to Lehigh.

* WHEN...Until Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Water affects campgrounds in the
  downstream parks between Fort Dodge and Lehigh.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 3:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.6
    feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
    early Tuesday morning.
  - Flood stage is 10.5 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 4242 9421 4265 9424 4265 9416 4232 9393
      4230 9405


$$

IAC153-240900-
/O.CON.KDMX.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-240524T1800Z/
/DEMI4.1.ER.240522T0814Z.240522T1400Z.240524T1200Z.NO/
356 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TOMORROW AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...The Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr, or from Walnut
  Creek...to the Des Moines River.

* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 13.3 feet, SW 30th St is closed from George Flagg
  Parkway to Bell Ave. George Flagg Parkway is closed from SW 30th
  St to SW 28th St.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 2:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 12.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    tomorrow morning and continue falling and remain below flood
    stage.
  - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 4157 9361 4156 9368 4158 9367 4159 9362


$$

IAC153-240900-
/O.CON.KDMX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240525T0600Z/
/DESI4.1.ER.240522T1022Z.240523T0000Z.240525T0000Z.NO/
356 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...The Des Moines River at Des Moines SE 6th St, or from
  below the Center Street dam...to Runnells.

* WHEN...Until early Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, The bike trail is closed east of Water St.
  Water affects portions of other bike trails.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 3:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 24.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.6
    feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage
    tomorrow evening.
  - Flood stage is 24.0 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 4159 9356 4152 9333 4145 9333 4154 9356
      4159 9366


$$

IAC171-240900-
/O.CON.KDMX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-240528T1200Z/
/TMAI4.2.ER.240521T1924Z.240525T0000Z.240528T0600Z.NR/
356 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
  forecast. This approaches the flood of record.

* WHERE...The Iowa River near Tama Hwy E49, or from Timber Creek
  near Le Grand...to Salt Creek near Belle Plaine.

* WHEN...Until Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 13.7 feet, Water affects portions of Battleground Rd
  and Meskwaki Rd.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 3:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.8
    feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage
    early Tuesday morning.
  - Flood stage is 12.5 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 4200 9277 4205 9277 4190 9230 4186 9230


$$

IAC015-079-187-240900-
/O.CON.KDMX.FL.W.0023.240524T1500Z-240526T1800Z/
/STRI4.1.ER.240524T1500Z.240525T0600Z.240526T1200Z.NO/
356 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING TO EARLY
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...The Des Moines River near Stratford, or from the Boone
  River...to near the City of Boone.

* WHEN...From Friday morning to early Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Water affects 157th St on the west side of
  Fraser.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 3:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 17.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    late tomorrow morning to a crest of 19.5 feet early Saturday
    morning. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday morning.
  - Flood stage is 19.0 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 4200 9397 4230 9404 4232 9393 4221 9393
      4198 9387


$$

Donavon