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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
230 AM CDT Sat Jun 22 2024

.A moderate risk of excessive rainfall continues early this morning
with rainfall rates between 1 and 2 inches per hour possible. The
heaviest rainfall in north central Iowa is just north of the Highway
20 corridor. Additional chances for rain will linger into midday
with more storms possible in the eastern portion of the watch area
this afternoon. If you live in or near the watch, please monitor the
weather closely today.  Review flooding safety plans now and be
prepared if you must take action.

IAZ004>007-015>017-221530-
/O.CON.KDMX.FA.A.0005.000000T0000Z-240622T1800Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Including the cities of Clear Lake, Northwood, Estherville,
Garner, Forest City, Lake Mills, Manly, Emmetsburg, Algona,
Britt, Mason City, and Kanawha
230 AM CDT Sat Jun 22 2024

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Iowa, including
  the following counties, in north central Iowa, Cerro Gordo,
  Hancock, Kossuth, Winnebago and Worth. In northwest Iowa, Emmet
  and Palo Alto.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
  Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
  in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be
  flooded. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and
  rivers are possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Expected rainfall totals may exceed 4 to 7 inches in some
    areas with locally higher amounts are possible. Rapid rises
    in creeks, streams and urban flooding will be possible. Field
    flooding and washed out county roads will also be possible.
    Rainfall rates may approach 2 inches per hour in the heavier
    storms. Nighttime flooding is especially dangerous  due to
    the lack of light and ability to see flooding impacts.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

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IAZ023>028-033>039-221530-
/O.CON.KDMX.FA.A.0005.000000T0000Z-240622T1800Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-
Including the cities of Iowa Falls, Clarksville, Waverly,
Clarion, Parkersburg, Early, Cedar Falls, Belmond, Rockwell City,
Wall Lake, Dike, Shell Rock, Waterloo, Reinbeck, Odebolt, Webster
City, Allison, Wellsburg, Lake City, Fonda, Rolfe, Sac City,
Manson, Pocahontas, Dumont, Schaller, Pomeroy, Eagle Grove,
Hampton, Ackley, Greene, Eldora, Aplington, Lake View, Fort
Dodge, Gilmore City, Humboldt, Laurens, Conrad, and Grundy Center
230 AM CDT Sat Jun 22 2024

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, northwest,
  and west central Iowa, including the following counties, in
  central Iowa, Grundy, Hamilton, Hardin and Webster. In north
  central Iowa, Butler, Franklin, Humboldt and Wright. In northeast
  Iowa, Black Hawk and Bremer. In northwest Iowa, Pocahontas. In
  west central Iowa, Calhoun and Sac.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
  Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
  in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be
  flooded. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and
  rivers are possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Expected rainfall totals may reach 3 to 7 inches in some
    areas with  locally higher amounts are possible. Rapid rises
    in creeks, streams and urban flooding will be possible. Field
    flooding and washed out county roads will also be possible.
    Rainfall rates may approach 2 inches per hour in the heavier
    storms. Nighttime flooding is especially dangerous due to the
    lack of light and ability to see flooding impacts.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Jimenez