FLOOD WARNING
(2 counties)Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S (Clinton, Scott)
Until 3:00 AM Saturday
Until 3:00 AM Saturday
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...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...
Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
The next statement will be issued by Wednesday evening.
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...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and will continue.
* WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S.
* WHEN...Until late Friday night.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Overbank flooding occurs. Water affects
residences along the river between Wheatland and Calamus. Water
affects businesses along the river near Calamus.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 11.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river may fall below flood stage Friday evening,
but there remains uncertainty due to upcoming rainfall.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
DENSE FOG ADVISORY
(11 counties)Buena Vista, Clay, Dickinson, Ida
Until 10:00 AM Wednesday
Until 10:00 AM Wednesday
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...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less at times in dense fog. * WHERE...Buena Vista, Clay, Dickinson, and Ida Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility or rapidly changing visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.
Cherokee, Lyon, O'Brien, Osceola, Plymouth, Sioux, Woodbury
Until 10:00 AM Wednesday
Until 10:00 AM Wednesday
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...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less at times in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility or rapidly changing visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.
FLOOD WATCH
(67 counties)Adair, Adams, Appanoose, Audubon, Black Hawk, Boone, Bremer, Butler, Calhoun, Carroll, Cass, Clarke, Crawford, Dallas, Davis, Decatur, Franklin, Greene, Grundy, Guthrie, Hamilton, Hardin, Humboldt, Jasper, Lucas, Madison, Mahaska, Marion, Marshall, Monroe, Polk, Poweshiek, Ringgold, Sac, Story, Tama, Taylor, Union, Wapello, Warren, Wayne, Webster, Wright
Until 1:00 AM Friday
Until 1:00 AM Friday
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...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Much of central Iowa.
* WHEN...Through late Thursday night.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more
heavy rain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A prolonged period of showers and thunderstorms is forecast to
continue now through Thursday evening. This rain will be falling
on already saturated soils. Rainfall totals will range from 2 to
4 inches in a southwest to northeast oriented band across central
Iowa, with locally higher amounts likely. This rainfall may lead
to flash flooding. In addition, poor drainage and low lying areas
may experience ponding. All this rainfall will cause rises on
area rivers, which may exceed flood stage in at least a few
locations.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to
weather.gov/desmoines/water.
Benton, Cedar, Clinton, Des Moines, Henry, Iowa, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Jones, Keokuk, Linn, Louisa, Muscatine, Scott, Van Buren, Washington
Until 1:00 AM Friday
Until 1:00 AM Friday
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...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest Illinois, including the following
areas, Carroll, Henry IL, Mercer, Rock Island and Whiteside and
Iowa, including the following areas, Benton, Cedar, Clinton, Des
Moines, Henry IA, Iowa, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Jones, Keokuk,
Linn, Louisa, Muscatine, Scott, Van Buren and Washington.
* WHEN...Through late Thursday night.
* 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Widespread rainfall is expected through Thursday night, with
rainfall totals reaching upwards to 2 to 3 inches. There will be
the potential for swaths of rainfall greater than 3 inches as
well in some areas. The cumulative effects of this rainfall will
result in rises along area rivers, along with the potential for
areal flooding as well. The threat for flash flooding is low.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
English River at Kalona (Johnson, Washington)
From 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Thursday
From 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Thursday
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...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Iowa... English River at Kalona affecting Johnson and Washington Counties. North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible Flood Warnings. The next statement will be issued by Wednesday evening. && ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING TO THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...English River at Kalona. * WHEN...From Thursday morning to Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water begins approaching several county roads. Agricultural land near the river is flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 8.1 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
North Skunk River near Sigourney (Keokuk)
From 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Thursday
From 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Thursday
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...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Iowa... English River at Kalona affecting Johnson and Washington Counties. North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible Flood Warnings. The next statement will be issued by Wednesday evening. && ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING TO THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...North Skunk River near Sigourney. * WHEN...From Thursday morning to Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Water affects most agricultural land near Sigourney. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 11.3 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Montgomery, Page, Pottawattamie, Shelby
Until 7:00 PM Thursday
Until 7:00 PM Thursday
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.Heavy rain will spread across the area today and into Thursday
morning. This rain will be focused along and south of the Platte
River and into southwest Iowa. While this rain is spread out over a
longer period of time, flash flooding cannot be ruled out. The flash
flooding threat is highest this afternoon and evening.
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest Iowa, including the following
counties, Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Montgomery, Page, Pottawattamie
and Shelby and Nebraska, including the following counties, Butler,
Cass, Dodge, Douglas, Gage, Jefferson, Johnson, Lancaster, Nemaha,
Otoe, Pawnee, Richardson, Saline, Sarpy, Saunders, Seward and
Washington.
* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more
heavy rain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Prolonged rain falling on saturated soil could lead to flooding
in the coming days. Rainfall amounts of 2-4 inches are expected
in many locations through Thursday, with localized amounts
topping 5 to 6 inches for some.
- For flood safety information, visit weather.gov/safety/flood.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.