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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
217 AM CDT Fri Jun 21 2024

.An increasing risk of heavy rainfall and flash flooding is
anticipated over far northern Iowa this morning and then later this
evening and overnight.

Showers and storms early this morning have trended farther south
with an increased likelihood of heavy rain in portions of northern
Iowa through the morning hours. Rain may continue to linger into the
daylight hours, but will be generally scattered in nature with
additional widespread heavy rain arriving later this evening until
around dawn Saturday morning. Some uncertainty remains as to the
exact axis of heaviest rainfall, but current indications are that
the heaviest rainfall will be near the Iowa Minnesota border. If you
live in or near the watch, please monitor later statements for
updates.  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 Estherville, Algona, Lake Mills, Mason
City, Northwood, Emmetsburg, Britt, Garner, Clear Lake, Kanawha,
Forest City, and Manly
217 AM CDT Fri Jun 21 2024

...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM EARLY THIS MORNING 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...From this morning 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Rainfall totals of 3 to 5 inches are expected with locally
    higher amounts 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
    visibility of impacts.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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Jimenez