Flash Flood Watch
Issued by NWS Des Moines, IA
Issued by NWS Des Moines, IA
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398 WGUS63 KDMX 212349 FFADMX Flood Watch National Weather Service Des Moines IA 649 PM CDT Fri Jun 21 2024 .A moderate risk of heavy rainfall and flash flooding is forecast over northern Iowa through the overnight. Storms will be increasing in coverage this evening, 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 evening and tonight. Review flooding safety plans now and be prepared if you must take action. IAZ004>007-015>017-220800- /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, Algona, Lake Mills, Britt, Estherville, Mason City, Manly, Northwood, Garner, Forest City, Kanawha, and Emmetsburg 649 PM CDT Fri Jun 21 2024 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY 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...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. && $$ IAZ023>028-033>039-220800- /O.CON.KDMX.FA.A.0005.240622T0000Z-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 Clarksville, Lake View, Hampton, Conrad, Lake City, Eldora, Gilmore City, Laurens, Belmond, Wall Lake, Waverly, Clarion, Ackley, Wellsburg, Pocahontas, Cedar Falls, Rockwell City, Humboldt, Allison, Dumont, Aplington, Sac City, Schaller, Waterloo, Fonda, Pomeroy, Reinbeck, Shell Rock, Odebolt, Greene, Rolfe, Parkersburg, Dike, Manson, Eagle Grove, Early, Fort Dodge, Iowa Falls, Grundy Center, and Webster City 649 PM CDT Fri Jun 21 2024 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY 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...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 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. && $$ REV