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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
1009 PM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024

...The National Weather Service in Des Moines IA has issued a Flood
Watch for the following rivers in Iowa...

  Cedar River at Cedar Falls affecting Black Hawk county.

  Winnebago River at Mason City affecting Worth, Cerro Gordo and
  Floyd counties.

  Shell Rock River at Shell Rock affecting Butler, Black Hawk and
  Bremer counties.

  Des Moines River at Fort Dodge affecting Webster County.

  Des Moines River near Stratford affecting Webster, Hamilton and
  Boone Counties.

...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Iowa...

  West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville affecting Emmet County.

  West Fork Des Moines River at Humboldt affecting Humboldt County.

  West Fork Des Moines River at Emmetsburg affecting Palo Alto and
  Pocahontas Counties.

  East Fork Des Moines River near Algona affecting Kossuth and
  Humboldt Counties.

.These forecasts are highly dependent on forecast rainfall amounts
on Friday and Saturday, therefore the crest values are conditional
on the forecast rainfall occurring.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding.

River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast
precipitation through 7pm Saturday, June 22nd.



&&

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1009 PM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING TO TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...The Winnebago River at Mason City, or from Beaver Creek
  near Fertile to the Shell Rock River near Rockford.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning to Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Widespread flooding occurs at city parks.
  Water reaches the underside of the 12th St NE bridge at the piers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 6.7 feet.
  - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Sunday morning.
  - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
  - This forecast is highly dependent on forecast rainfall
    amounts on Friday and Saturday, therefore the crest value is
    conditional on the forecast rainfall occurring.

&&

LAT...LON 4329 9328 4314 9302 4301 9302 4328 9350

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1009 PM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON TO TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...The Shell Rock River at Shell Rock, or from Flood Creek
  near Clarksville to the Cedar River.

* WHEN...From Monday afternoon to Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Water affects S Prairie St.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.4 feet.
  - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Monday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
  - This forecast is highly dependent on forecast rainfall
    amounts on Friday and Saturday, therefore the crest value is
    conditional on the forecast rainfall occurring.

&&

LAT...LON 4265 9249 4265 9255 4279 9272 4284 9269
      4269 9249

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1009 PM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING TO THURSDAY, JUNE 27...

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...The Cedar River at Cedar Falls, or from the West Fork
  Cedar River to the Cedar Falls-Waterloo city limits.

* WHEN...From Monday evening to Thursday, June 27.

* IMPACTS...At 89.0 feet, County Rd C57 is closed between N Union Rd
  and Waverly Rd.
  At 91.0 feet, Water affects Big Woods Rd south of Dunkerton Rd as
  well as the north parking lot of Island Park.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 83.5 feet.
  - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Monday evening.
  - Flood stage is 89.0 feet.
  - This forecast is highly dependent on forecast rainfall
    amounts on Friday and Saturday, therefore the crest value is
    conditional on the forecast rainfall occurring.

&&

LAT...LON 4256 9238 4251 9245 4258 9255 4262 9255
      4262 9241

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1009 PM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...The Des Moines River at Fort Dodge, or from the municipal
  power dam to Lehigh.

* WHEN...From Monday evening until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Water affects lowland areas near the river
  and threatens residences along the river in Fort Dodge.
  At 14.0 feet, Water affects some access roads along the river in
  Fort Dodge as well as in Lehigh.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 7.9 feet.
  - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Monday evening.
  - Flood stage is 10.5 feet.
  - This forecast is highly dependent on forecast rainfall
    amounts on Friday and Saturday, therefore the crest value is
    conditional on the forecast rainfall occurring.

&&

LAT...LON 4242 9421 4265 9424 4265 9416 4232 9393
      4230 9405

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1009 PM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...The Des Moines River near Stratford, or from the Boone
  River to near the City of Boone.

* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Water affects 157th St on the west side of
  Fraser.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 12.5 feet.
  - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Wednesday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
  - This forecast is highly dependent on forecast rainfall
    amounts on Friday and Saturday, therefore the crest value is
    conditional on the forecast rainfall occurring.

&&

LAT...LON 4200 9397 4230 9404 4232 9393 4221 9393
      4198 9387

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1009 PM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024

...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...The West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville, or from the
  Iowa-Minnesota border to near Wallingford.

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Extensive lowland flooding occurs
  particularly over the parkland areas near the river.
  At 14.5 feet, Water affects residences along W 1st St north and
  south of Iowa 9...and along Valley Dr.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 8.8 feet.
  - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early tomorrow
    afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
  - This forecast is highly dependent on forecast rainfall
    amounts on Friday and Saturday, therefore the crest value is
    conditional on the forecast rainfall occurring.

&&

LAT...LON 4326 9483 4350 9491 4350 9485 4326 9471

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1009 PM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024

...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...The West Fork Des Moines River at Humboldt, or from Joe
  Reasoner Dam to the East Fork Des Moines River.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Water impacts some homes along Country
  Club Dr.
  At 13.0 feet, Flooding affects streets from S 13th Ave southward.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.0 feet.
  - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Saturday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
  - This forecast is highly dependent on forecast rainfall
    amounts on Friday and Saturday, therefore the crest value is
    conditional on the forecast rainfall occurring.

&&

LAT...LON 4265 9416 4265 9424 4272 9428 4274 9423
      4272 9420

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1009 PM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024

...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...The West Fork Des Moines River at Emmetsburg, or from near
  Graettinger to Cylinder Creek near West Bend.

* WHEN...From Saturday evening until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Water threatens Iowa 4 in areas near the
  river overpass as well as the road to the rendering plant. The
  road to the sanitary landfill area is closed.
  At 13.5 feet, Water threatens US 18 west of Emmetsburg as well as
  the Northern Natural Gas distribution plant. Sandbagging
  operations may occur for the sewer plant and wells.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.6 feet.
  - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late Saturday evening.
  - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
  - This forecast is highly dependent on forecast rainfall
    amounts on Friday and Saturday, therefore the crest value is
    conditional on the forecast rainfall occurring.

&&

LAT...LON 4309 9475 4326 9483 4326 9471 4294 9444
      4279 9444

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1009 PM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024

...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...The East Fork Des Moines River near Algona, or from
  Buffalo Creek near Burt to Lotts Creek near Livermore.

* WHEN...From late Saturday night until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Water threatens US 169 south of Algona and
  affects some rural roads.
  At 20.0 feet, Water affects portions of US 18. Water enters the
  parking lot of the shopping center north of US 18 and west of the
  river.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.4 feet.
  - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Sunday morning.
  - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
  - This forecast is highly dependent on forecast rainfall
    amounts on Friday and Saturday, therefore the crest value is
    conditional on the forecast rainfall occurring.

&&

LAT...LON 4288 9415 4288 9425 4307 9428 4320 9422
      4320 9414

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