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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
1027 AM CDT Fri Jun 21 2024

.A moderate risk of heavy rainfall and flash flooding is forecast
over northern Iowa later today and overnight. Storms will be
redeveloping this afternoon, with the heaviest rainfall expected
later this evening to early Saturday morning. Some uncertainty
remains as to the exact axis of heaviest rainfall, but current
indications are that the heaviest rainfall in north central Iowa
will be generally between Highway 20 and the Iowa Minnesota border.
If you live in or near the watch, please monitor the weather closely
this afternoon and tonight.  Review flooding safety plans now and be
prepared if you must take action.

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Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Including the cities of Clear Lake, Algona, Lake Mills, Britt,
Estherville, Mason City, Manly, Northwood, Garner, Forest City,
Kanawha, and Emmetsburg
1027 AM CDT Fri Jun 21 2024

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected tonight
  for locations within the watch area.

* 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...Through Saturday 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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