Watches, Warnings & Advisories



6 products issued by NWS for: Cedar Falls IA

Flood Watch

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
425 PM CDT Fri Jun 21 2024

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

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

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Iowa...

  Iowa River near Rowan affecting Wright County.

  Cedar River at Cedar Falls affecting Black Hawk county.

  Cedar River at Janesville affecting Black Hawk, Bremer and Butler
  counties.

  Cedar River at Waterloo affecting Black Hawk county.

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

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

.These forecasts are highly dependent on forecast rainfall amounts
through Sunday morning, 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.

River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast
precipitation through Sunday morning.



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425 PM CDT Fri Jun 21 2024

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING TO EARLY
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

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

* WHEN...From Sunday morning to early Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Part of S Lake St is closed.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 2:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 9.5 feet.
  - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late Sunday morning.
  - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.


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

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
425 PM CDT Fri Jun 21 2024

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

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

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Iowa...

  Iowa River near Rowan affecting Wright County.

  Cedar River at Cedar Falls affecting Black Hawk county.

  Cedar River at Janesville affecting Black Hawk, Bremer and Butler
  counties.

  Cedar River at Waterloo affecting Black Hawk county.

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

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

.These forecasts are highly dependent on forecast rainfall amounts
through Sunday morning, 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.

River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast
precipitation through Sunday morning.



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IAZ039-220530-
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425 PM CDT Fri Jun 21 2024

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT TO THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

* 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 late Sunday night to Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 92.7 feet, Water affects Big Woods Rd north of
  Dunkerton Rd as well as Ford Rd south of Fitkin Rd.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 2:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 84.2 feet.
  - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Monday morning.
  - Flood stage is 89.0 feet.


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

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
425 PM CDT Fri Jun 21 2024

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

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

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Iowa...

  Iowa River near Rowan affecting Wright County.

  Cedar River at Cedar Falls affecting Black Hawk county.

  Cedar River at Janesville affecting Black Hawk, Bremer and Butler
  counties.

  Cedar River at Waterloo affecting Black Hawk county.

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

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

.These forecasts are highly dependent on forecast rainfall amounts
through Sunday morning, 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.

River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast
precipitation through Sunday morning.



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425 PM CDT Fri Jun 21 2024

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

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...The Cedar River at Janesville, or from Quarter Section Run
  to the West Fork Cedar River.

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

* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Water affects W 3rd St and may result in
  evacuation of a trailer court in Janesville. Water also affects
  much of the Janesville city park as well as nearby gravel roads.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 2:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 5.3 feet.
  - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Monday morning.
  - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.


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LAT...LON 4269 9230 4261 9236 4260 9249 4262 9249
      4269 9249

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
425 PM CDT Fri Jun 21 2024

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

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

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Iowa...

  Iowa River near Rowan affecting Wright County.

  Cedar River at Cedar Falls affecting Black Hawk county.

  Cedar River at Janesville affecting Black Hawk, Bremer and Butler
  counties.

  Cedar River at Waterloo affecting Black Hawk county.

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

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

.These forecasts are highly dependent on forecast rainfall amounts
through Sunday morning, 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.

River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast
precipitation through Sunday morning.



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IAZ039-220530-
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/ALOI4.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
425 PM CDT Fri Jun 21 2024

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON TO WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...The Cedar River at Waterloo, or from the Waterloo-Cedar
  Falls city limits to Spring Creek near La Porte City.

* WHEN...From Monday afternoon to Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Many storm sewers are closed along Black
  Hawk Creek and the Cedar River. The Fletcher Ave levee gates are
  closed.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 3:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 8.3 feet.
  - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Monday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.


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LAT...LON 4256 9238 4238 9207 4230 9207 4230 9222
      4251 9245

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Zogg




Flood Watch

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
1146 AM CDT Fri Jun 21 2024

.A moderate risk of heavy rainfall and flash flooding is forecast
over northern Iowa later today and overnight. Storms will be
redeveloping this afternoon, with the heaviest rainfall expected
later this evening to early Saturday morning. Some uncertainty
remains as to the exact axis of heaviest rainfall, but current
indications are that the heaviest rainfall in north central Iowa
will be generally between Highway 20 and the Iowa Minnesota border.
If you live in or near the watch, please monitor the weather closely
this afternoon and tonight.  Review flooding safety plans now and be
prepared if you must take action.

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Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-
Including the cities of Clarksville, Lake View, Hampton, Conrad,
Lake City, Eldora, Gilmore City, Laurens, Belmond, Wall Lake,
Waverly, Clarion, Ackley, Wellsburg, Pocahontas, Cedar Falls,
Rockwell City, Humboldt, Allison, Dumont, Aplington, Sac City,
Schaller, Waterloo, Fonda, Pomeroy, Reinbeck, Shell Rock,
Odebolt, Greene, Rolfe, Parkersburg, Dike, Manson, Eagle Grove,
Early, Fort Dodge, Iowa Falls, Grundy Center, and Webster City
1146 AM CDT Fri Jun 21 2024

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, northwest,
  and west central Iowa, including the following counties, in
  central Iowa, Grundy, Hamilton, Hardin and Webster. In north
  central Iowa, Butler, Franklin, Humboldt and Wright. In northeast
  Iowa, Black Hawk and Bremer. In northwest Iowa, Pocahontas. In
  west central Iowa, Calhoun and Sac.

* WHEN...From 7 PM CDT this evening 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. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and
  rivers are possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Expected rainfall totals may reach 3 to 7 inches in some
    areas 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 ability to see flooding impacts.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
327 PM CDT Fri Jun 21 2024

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Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-
327 PM CDT Fri Jun 21 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Iowa.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

A Flood Watch for excessive rainfall is in effect for the area
through midday Saturday. Please visit weather.gov/dmx for more
details.

Severe weather will be possible, mainly from this afternoon into
early tonight, with damaging winds being the primary threat but
hail and a few tornadoes also possible. Heavy rainfall and flash
flooding become more likely later this evening and overnight.
Significant flash flooding is possible across the region.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Friday

A Flood Watch for excessive rainfall is in effect for the area
through midday Saturday. Please visit weather.gov/dmx for more
details.

Thunderstorms are forecast at times during the day Saturday and
Saturday evening. Severe weather will again be possible, with
damaging winds being the primary threat.

Additional storm chances return to the forecast by around the
middle of next week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters may be needed at times between this afternoon and
Saturday morning. Severe weather reports, reports of rainfall and
any flooding would be appreciated.

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