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Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Des Moines, IA
Issued by NWS Des Moines, IA
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173 WGUS83 KDMX 290247 FLSDMX Flood Statement National Weather Service Des Moines IA 947 PM CDT Fri Jun 28 2024 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River at Cedar Falls affecting Black Hawk County. Winnebago River at Mason City affecting Floyd, Cerro Gordo and Worth Counties. Shell Rock River at Shell Rock affecting Butler, Black Hawk and Bremer Counties. Des Moines River near Stratford affecting Boone, Webster and Hamilton Counties. East Fork Des Moines River near Algona affecting Kossuth and Humboldt Counties. Des Moines River at Fort Dodge affecting Webster County. West Fork Des Moines River at Humboldt affecting Humboldt County. West Fork Des Moines River at Emmetsburg affecting Palo Alto and Pocahontas Counties. West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville affecting Emmet County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... For the latest river and stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water. Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast precipitation over the next 24 hours. && IAC013-292100- /O.EXT.KDMX.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-240703T2136Z/ /CEDI4.2.ER.240624T1453Z.240626T1015Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 947 PM CDT Fri Jun 28 2024 ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...The Cedar River at Cedar Falls, or from the West Fork Cedar River to the Cedar Falls-Waterloo city limits. * WHEN...Until Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 89.7 feet, Water affects the road at 1712 and 1118 Cottage Row Rd. At 90.3 feet, Water affects Riverside Dr south of Beech St. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 88.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 90.3 feet early Monday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 89.0 feet. && LAT...LON 4256 9238 4251 9245 4258 9255 4262 9255 4262 9241 $$ IAC015-079-187-292100- /O.EXT.KDMX.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-240703T1800Z/ /STRI4.1.ER.240624T1115Z.240628T0345Z.240703T0600Z.NO/ 947 PM CDT Fri Jun 28 2024 ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...The Des Moines River near Stratford, or from the Boone River to near the City of Boone. * WHEN...Until early Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Water affects 157th St on the west side of Fraser. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 20.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. && LAT...LON 4200 9397 4230 9404 4232 9393 4221 9393 4198 9387 $$ IAC091-109-292100- /O.EXT.KDMX.FL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-240702T0600Z/ /AGNI4.2.ER.240622T1303Z.240624T1700Z.240701T1800Z.NO/ 947 PM CDT Fri Jun 28 2024 ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...The East Fork Des Moines River near Algona, or from Buffalo Creek near Burt to Lotts Creek near Livermore. * WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Water threatens US 169 near Saint Joseph and may affect it south of Algona. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 17.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. && LAT...LON 4288 9415 4288 9425 4307 9428 4320 9422 4320 9414 $$ IAC033-067-195-292100- /O.EXT.KDMX.FL.W.0043.240629T1800Z-240630T1200Z/ /MCWI4.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 947 PM CDT Fri Jun 28 2024 ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON TO SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...The Winnebago River at Mason City, or from Beaver Creek near Fertile to the Shell Rock River near Rockford. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon to Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Widespread flooding occurs at city parks. Water reaches the underside of the 12th St NE bridge at the piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 9.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.0 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. && LAT...LON 4329 9328 4314 9302 4301 9302 4328 9350 $$ IAC013-017-023-292100- /O.EXT.KDMX.FL.W.0044.240630T0000Z-240702T1800Z/ /SHRI4.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 947 PM CDT Fri Jun 28 2024 ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING TO EARLY TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...The Shell Rock River at Shell Rock, or from Flood Creek near Clarksville to the Cedar River. * WHEN...From Saturday evening to early Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Water affects S Prairie St. At 12.5 feet, Seepage occurs in several basements close to the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 11.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow evening to a crest of 12.3 feet early Sunday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. && LAT...LON 4265 9249 4265 9255 4279 9272 4284 9269 4269 9249 $$ IAC091-292100- /O.CON.KDMX.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HBTI4.3.ER.240622T1145Z.240627T0815Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 947 PM CDT Fri Jun 28 2024 ...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...The West Fork Des Moines River at Humboldt, or from Joe Reasoner Dam to the East Fork Des Moines River. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.5 feet, Water affects houses along W River Dr. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 15.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain in major flood stage for the next several days. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.4 feet on 04/14/1969. && LAT...LON 4265 9416 4265 9424 4272 9428 4274 9423 4272 9420 $$ IAC147-151-292100- /O.CON.KDMX.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /EMTI4.3.ER.240622T0513Z.240625T0615Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 947 PM CDT Fri Jun 28 2024 ...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...The West Fork Des Moines River at Emmetsburg, or from near Graettinger to Cylinder Creek near West Bend. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.5 feet, US 18 is closed. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 14.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain in moderate flood stage for the next several days. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.8 feet on 04/12/1969. && LAT...LON 4309 9475 4326 9483 4326 9471 4294 9444 4279 9444 $$ IAC187-292100- /O.CON.KDMX.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /FODI4.3.ER.240623T0542Z.240627T1030Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 947 PM CDT Fri Jun 28 2024 ...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...The Des Moines River at Fort Dodge, or from the municipal power dam to Lehigh. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Water affects some residences in Lehigh and may affect Riverside Dr in northern Webster County. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 15.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain in minor flood stage for the next several days. - Flood stage is 10.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.6 feet on 06/19/1984. && LAT...LON 4242 9421 4265 9424 4265 9416 4232 9393 4230 9405 $$ IAC063-292100- /O.CON.KDMX.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /ESVI4.3.ER.240621T1305Z.240628T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 947 PM CDT Fri Jun 28 2024 ...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...The West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville, or from the Iowa-Minnesota border to near Wallingford. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 17.5 feet, Highway 9 closed just west of river in Estherville. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 16.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain in major flood stage for the next several days. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.7 feet on 04/12/1969. && LAT...LON 4326 9483 4350 9491 4350 9485 4326 9471 $$ KCM