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WGUS73 KDMX 051500
FFSDMX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
1000 AM CDT Wed Aug 5 2026

IAC039-053-117-185-051815-
/O.CON.KDMX.FF.W.0023.000000T0000Z-260805T1815Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Clarke IA-Decatur IA-Lucas IA-Wayne IA-
1000 AM CDT Wed Aug 5 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON FOR CLARKE, NORTHERN DECATUR, SOUTHWESTERN LUCAS AND WAYNE
COUNTIES...

At 1000 AM CDT, delayed spotter reports were received of flash
flooding in the Murray area in western Clarke County around 840 am,
with more than six inches of water flowing over some roads, where
the heaviest rain occurred. Although floodwaters are likely on their
way down, flash flooding remains possible especially in lower areas
or areas small streams and other drainage areas.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Trained spotters reported.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
         highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
         drainage and low-lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Osceola, Corydon, Lakeside Casino, Murray, Seymour, Allerton,
  Humeston, Van Wert, Garden Grove, Woodburn, Weldon, Derby,
  Millerton, Le Roy and Murray Roadside Rest Area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For the latest 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.

&&

LAT...LON 4116 9367 4106 9353 4089 9326 4065 9310
      4065 9358 4077 9374 4087 9401 4116 9401

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED

$$

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