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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.

&&

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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.

&&

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