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

.An increasing risk of heavy rainfall and flash flooding is
anticipated over far northern Iowa Friday evening and overnight.
Though storms may be ongoing Friday afternoon, the heaviest rainfall
is expected late Friday evening to 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
nearer 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 Britt, Mason City, Northwood, Manly,
Forest City, Garner, Kanawha, Estherville, Lake Mills, Algona,
Clear Lake, and Emmetsburg
234 PM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is 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 Friday afternoon 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...
  - Expected rainfall totals of 3 to 5 inches 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
    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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