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Weather Alert

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 PM CDT THIS EVENING...* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Iowa,including the following counties, in central Iowa, Grundy, Hardin,Jasper, Marshall, Polk, Poweshiek, Story and Tama. In northcentral Iowa, Butler and Franklin. In northeast Iowa, Black Hawkand Bremer.* WHEN...Until 1115 PM CDT Tuesday.* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lyingand flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roadsremain closed due to flooding. It will take several hours for allthe water from these storms to work through local drainage systemsin urban areas.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 215 PM CDT, Emergency management reported ongoing floodingacross the warned area. Between 5 and 6 inches of rain havefallen.- Additional rainfall from showers and thunderstorms thisafternoon may lead to renewed or additional flooding.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...For the latest river and stream observations and forecasts refer toweather.gov/desmoines/water.Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.&&

Weather Alert

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 277 UNTIL9 PM CDT THIS EVENING. SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 275 HAS EXPIRED.THE NEW WATCH IS VALID FOR THE FOLLOWING AREASIN IOWA THE NEW WATCH INCLUDES 19 COUNTIESIN CENTRAL IOWAPOWESHIEK TAMAIN NORTHEAST IOWABLACK HAWKIN SOUTH CENTRAL IOWAAPPANOOSE CLARKE DECATURLUCAS MADISON MAHASKAMARION MONROE RINGGOLDUNION WARREN WAYNEIN SOUTHEAST IOWADAVIS WAPELLOIN SOUTHWEST IOWAADAMS TAYLORTHIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALBIA, ALLERTON, BEDFORD, BLOOMFIELD,CARLISLE, CEDAR FALLS, CENTERVILLE, CHARITON, CORNING, CORYDON,CRESTON, DYSART, EARLHAM, GLADBROOK, GRINNELL, HUMESTON,INDIANOLA, KNOXVILLE, LAMONI, LENOX, LEON, MOUNT AYR, NEW MARKET,NORWALK, OSCEOLA, OSKALOOSA, OTTUMWA, PELLA, SEYMOUR, TAMA,TOLEDO, TRAER, WATERLOO, AND WINTERSET.

Weather Alert

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to bepossible.* WHERE...Much of central Iowa.* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- Rainfall of 3 to 5 inches with isolated higher amounts fellover parts of central Iowa last night into this morning andled to flash flooding in some areas. Additional round ofstorms is expected this afternoon that may cause new flashflooding or prolong or renew flash flooding in areas thatexperienced flash flooding earlier.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take actionshould Flash Flood Warnings be issued.For the latest river and stream observations and forecasts refer toweather.gov/desmoines/water.&&

Weather Alert

...The National Weather Service in Des Moines IA has issued a FloodWatch for the following rivers in Iowa...Des Moines River at Fort Dodge affecting Webster County.Des Moines River near Stratford affecting Hamilton, Webster andBoone Counties.Des Moines River at Des Moines SE 6th St affecting Polk County.Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr affecting Polk County.North Raccoon River near Perry affecting Greene and DallasCounties....The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Iowa...Black Hawk Creek at Hudson affecting Black Hawk county.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding.For the latest river and stream observations and forecasts refer toweather.gov/desmoines/water.River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecastprecipitation over the next 24 hours.For the latest river and stream observations and forecasts refer toweather.gov/desmoines/water.&&...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON TOTOMORROW EVENING...* WHAT...Flooding is possible.* WHERE...The Black Hawk Creek at Hudson, or from the BlackHawk-Grundy County line...to the Cedar River in Waterloo.* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon to tomorrow evening.* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Storm sewers in Waterloo back up.At 14.0 feet, Water affects Watters Rd. Some residentialevacuations may be needed. Water also affects Ridgeway Ave at US63 in Waterloo.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 9:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 10.0 feet.- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early tomorrowafternoon.- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.&&