Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Des Moines, IA
Issued by NWS Des Moines, IA
013 WGUS83 KDMX 230157 FLSDMX Flood Statement National Weather Service Des Moines IA 857 PM CDT Wed May 22 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. Des Moines River at Des Moines SE 6th St affecting Polk County. Des Moines River at Fort Dodge affecting Webster County. East Fork Des Moines River near Algona affecting Kossuth and Humboldt Counties. Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr affecting Polk County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River at Cedar Falls affecting Black Hawk County. Shell Rock River at Shell Rock affecting Bremer, Black Hawk and Butler Counties. Beaver Creek at New Hartford affecting Black Hawk and Butler Counties. Black Hawk Creek at Hudson affecting Black Hawk 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. && IAC013-231400- /O.EXT.KDMX.FL.W.0020.240523T0157Z-240525T1200Z/ /CEDI4.1.ER.240522T2128Z.240524T0000Z.240525T0600Z.NO/ 857 PM CDT Wed May 22 2024 ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING TO SATURDAY MORNING... * 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...From this evening to Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 91.2 feet, Water affects portions of Lake St. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 89.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 91.2 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 89.0 feet. && LAT...LON 4256 9238 4251 9245 4258 9255 4262 9255 4262 9241 $$ IAC013-023-231400- /O.EXT.KDMX.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-240523T2000Z/ /NHRI4.1.ER.240522T0926Z.240522T2045Z.240523T1400Z.NO/ 857 PM CDT Wed May 22 2024 ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...The Beaver Creek at New Hartford, or from Johnson Creek near Parkersburg...to the Cedar River. * WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Water affects the lowest portions of New Hartford and affects some of the lowest roads. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.8 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 12.5 feet. && LAT...LON 4256 9249 4256 9282 4262 9281 4259 9265 4258 9249 $$ IAC127-231400- /O.EXT.KDMX.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-240524T0800Z/ /MIWI4.1.ER.240522T1815Z.240523T0600Z.240524T0200Z.NO/ 857 PM CDT Wed May 22 2024 ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY FRIDAY MORNING... * 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 Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 19.5 feet, Water affects the southbound lanes of Iowa 14 as well as Iowa 330 south of Albion. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 19.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.7 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. && LAT...LON 4204 9297 4212 9308 4214 9302 4205 9277 4200 9277 $$ IAC013-231400- /O.EXT.KDMX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-240524T1017Z/ /HUDI4.2.ER.240522T1003Z.240523T0600Z.240524T0417Z.NO/ 857 PM CDT Wed May 22 2024 ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...The Black Hawk Creek at Hudson, or from the Black Hawk-Grundy County line...to the Cedar River in Waterloo. * WHEN...Until early Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 15.5 feet, Ranchero Rd in Waterloo is under water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 15.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.6 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. && LAT...LON 4248 9228 4235 9247 4235 9254 4242 9254 4253 9238 $$ IAC091-109-231400- /O.EXT.KDMX.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-240523T2100Z/ /AGNI4.1.ER.240522T0336Z.240522T1515Z.240523T1500Z.NO/ 857 PM CDT Wed May 22 2024 ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and 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 tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Water threatens US 169 south of Algona and affects some rural roads. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 17.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. && LAT...LON 4288 9415 4288 9425 4307 9428 4320 9422 4320 9414 $$ IAC153-231400- /O.EXT.KDMX.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-240525T0300Z/ /DEMI4.1.ER.240522T0814Z.240522T1400Z.240524T2100Z.NO/ 857 PM CDT Wed May 22 2024 ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...The Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr, or from Walnut Creek...to the Des Moines River. * WHEN...Until late Friday evening. * IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, Water affects the low areas of Water Works Park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Friday afternoon and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. && LAT...LON 4157 9361 4156 9368 4158 9367 4159 9362 $$ IAC153-231400- /O.EXT.KDMX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240524T2100Z/ /DESI4.1.ER.240522T1022Z.240523T0000Z.240524T1500Z.NO/ 857 PM CDT Wed May 22 2024 ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * 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 Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 25.7 feet, Water surrounds the base of Simon Estes Amphitheater. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 25.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Friday morning and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 24.0 feet. && LAT...LON 4159 9356 4152 9333 4145 9333 4154 9356 4159 9366 $$ IAC171-231400- /O.EXT.KDMX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-240527T0600Z/ /TMAI4.2.ER.240521T1924Z.240523T1800Z.240527T0000Z.NR/ 857 PM CDT Wed May 22 2024 ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...The Iowa River near Tama Hwy E49, or from Timber Creek near Le Grand...to Salt Creek near Belle Plaine. * WHEN...Until early Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Water affects Hwy E49 between D Ave and E Ave. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.9 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 12.5 feet. && LAT...LON 4200 9277 4205 9277 4190 9230 4186 9230 $$ IAC013-017-023-231400- /O.EXT.KDMX.FL.W.0021.240523T1200Z-240524T0000Z/ /SHRI4.1.ER.240523T1200Z.240523T1200Z.240523T1800Z.NO/ 857 PM CDT Wed May 22 2024 ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING TO TOMORROW EVENING... * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...The Shell Rock River at Shell Rock, or from Flood Creek near Clarksville...to the Cedar River. * WHEN...From Thursday morning to tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Water affects S Prairie St. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 11.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.0 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. && LAT...LON 4265 9249 4265 9255 4279 9272 4284 9269 4269 9249 $$ IAC187-231400- /O.EXT.KDMX.FL.W.0015.240523T1200Z-240526T1200Z/ /FODI4.1.ER.240523T1200Z.240524T1200Z.240526T0600Z.NO/ 857 PM CDT Wed May 22 2024 ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING TO SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...The Des Moines River at Fort Dodge, or from the municipal power dam...to Lehigh. * WHEN...From Thursday morning to Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Water affects lowland areas near the river and threatens residences along the river in Fort Dodge. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to a crest of 11.4 feet Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 10.5 feet. && LAT...LON 4242 9421 4265 9424 4265 9416 4232 9393 4230 9405 $$ Castillo/Donavon