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State: IA Total alerts: 30 Updated: Oct 1, 2026 2:16am CDT

Flood Warning

Area
Harrison, IA; Pottawattamie, IA; Shelby, IA; Douglas, NE; Washington, NE
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 2:05AM CDT until October 1 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southern Harrison County in southwestern Iowa... Northwestern Pottawattamie County in southwestern Iowa... Southwestern Shelby County in southwestern Iowa... North Central Douglas County in east central Nebraska... Southeastern Washington County in east central Nebraska... * WHEN...Until 100 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 203 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 3 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Blair, Harlan, Missouri Valley, Logan, Woodbine, Underwood, Fort Calhoun, Neola, Shelby, Minden, Earling, Kennard, Persia, Modale, Panama, Magnolia, Portsmouth and Washington. - This includes the following highways... Interstate 29 between mile markers 66 and 82. Interstate 80 in Iowa between mile markers 20 and 40. - For flood safety information, visit weather.gov/safety/flood.

Flood Warning

Area
Mills, IA; Pottawattamie, IA; Cass, NE; Douglas, NE; Sarpy, NE; Saunders, NE
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 1:48AM CDT until October 1 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is ongoing. * WHERE...West Central Mills County in southwestern Iowa... Southwestern Pottawattamie County in southwestern Iowa... Douglas County in east central Nebraska... Sarpy County in east central Nebraska... East Central Saunders County in east central Nebraska... North Central Cass County in southeastern Nebraska... * WHEN...Until 100 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 145 AM CDT, emergency management reported in several locations across the Omaha metro. Flooding is already occurring. Between 5 and 8 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Omaha, Council Bluffs, Bellevue, Papillion, Ralston, Gretna, Bennington, Boys Town, Elkhorn, Millard, Offutt AFB, La Vista, Carter Lake, Valley, Springfield, Waterloo, Crescent, Cedar Creek, Aksarben and Chalco. - This includes the following highways... Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 428 and 454. Interstate 29 between mile markers 43 and 63. Interstate 80 in Iowa between mile markers 1 and 11. - For flood safety information, visit weather.gov/safety/flood.

Flood Watch

Area
Humboldt; Wright; Franklin; Butler; Bremer; Sac; Calhoun; Webster; Hamilton; Hardin; Grundy; Black Hawk; Crawford; Carroll; Greene; Boone; Story; Marshall; Tama; Audubon; Guthrie; Dallas; Polk; Jasper; Poweshiek; Cass; Adair; Madison; Warren; Marion; Mahaska; Adams; Union; Clarke; Lucas; Monroe; Wapello; Taylor; Ringgold; Decatur; Wayne; Appanoose; Davis
Flood Watch issued October 1 at 1:24AM CDT until October 2 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Much of central Iowa. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * 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... - Moderate to heavy rain is ongoing over much of Iowa and is expected to continue through the morning. Soils are already saturated, with more rainfall on the way. Rainfall totals will range from 2 to 4 inches in a southwest to northeast oriented band across central Iowa, with locally higher amounts likely. Another push of 1 to 2 inches of rainfall is expected across southern and southeastern Iowa through mid- day today. This rainfall may lead to flash flooding. Poor drainage and low lying areas may experience ponding. Significant rises are expected or ongoing on many rivers and streams, which may exceed flood stage. Some larger river basins of most concern include the South Skunk River basin from Ames downstream, the Des Moines River basin Des Moines downstream, the Raccoon River downstream of U.S. Hwy 30, as well as the North, Middle, South, Nishnabotna, Grand and Chariton River basins.

Flash Flood Warning

Area
Audubon, IA; Calhoun, IA; Carroll, IA; Crawford, IA; Greene, IA; Guthrie, IA
Flash Flood Warning issued October 1 at 1:19AM CDT until October 1 at 7:15AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

FFWDMX The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northern Audubon County in west central Iowa... Southern Calhoun County in west central Iowa... Carroll County in west central Iowa... Southeastern Crawford County in west central Iowa... Greene County in west central Iowa... Northern Guthrie County in west central Iowa... * Until 715 AM CDT. * At 119 AM CDT, Gauge reports indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Gauges 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... Carroll, Jefferson, Audubon, Manning, Coon Rapids, Glidden, Lake Panorama, Manilla, Scranton, Bayard, Churdan, Templeton, Bagley, Dedham, Halbur, Yale, Jamaica, Lidderdale and Lanesboro.

Flood Warning

Area
Montgomery, IA
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 12:58AM CDT until October 3 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

...The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa... East Nishnabotna River At Red Oak affecting Montgomery County. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 100 PM CDT. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...East Nishnabotna River at Red Oak. * WHEN...From this afternoon to Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 27.0 feet, 200th Street, also known as H34, begins to flood east of the airport. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 10.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 26.7 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 26.3 feet on 06/07/1917. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flash Flood Warning

Area
Shelby, IA
Flash Flood Warning issued October 1 at 12:31AM CDT until October 1 at 3:30AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

FFWOAX The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Central Shelby County in southwestern Iowa... * Until 330 AM CDT. * At 1231 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. 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... Earling, Irwin, Defiance, Kirkman, Jacksonville, Prairie Rose State Park, Elk Horn Creek Recreation Area and Manteno Recreation Area.

Flood Warning

Area
Polk, IA; Warren, IA
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 10:22PM CDT until October 3 at 2:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

...The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa... South Skunk River at Colfax affecting Jasper, Marion and Polk Counties. Des Moines River at Des Moines SE 6th St affecting Marion, Warren and Polk Counties. North Raccoon River near Perry affecting Dallas County. North River near Norwalk Hwy R57 affecting Warren and Polk Counties. South River near Ackworth affecting Warren County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...North River near Norwalk Hwy R57, or from the Madison-Warren County line to the Des Moines River. * WHEN...From Thursday evening to Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Secondary road closures occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 17.2 feet, and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow evening to a crest of 22.7 feet early Friday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet.

Flood Warning

Area
Polk, IA
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 10:22PM CDT until October 5 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr affecting Polk County. Raccoon River at Van Meter Hwy R16 affecting Dallas and Polk Counties. Raccoon River at Des Moines IA 28 affecting Polk County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Middle River near Indianola affecting Warren County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr, or from Walnut Creek to the Des Moines River. * WHEN...From Thursday morning to Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 18.5 feet, Water affects the maintenance buildings outside of the levee protection at Des Moines Water Works Park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:02 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 7.7 feet, and rising. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage to 12.1 feet tomorrow morning, and then continue rising with a crest of 18.5 feet on Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Monday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.

Flood Warning

Area
Marion, IA; Polk, IA; Warren, IA
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 10:22PM CDT until October 4 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

...The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa... South Skunk River at Colfax affecting Jasper, Marion and Polk Counties. Des Moines River at Des Moines SE 6th St affecting Marion, Warren and Polk Counties. North Raccoon River near Perry affecting Dallas County. North River near Norwalk Hwy R57 affecting Warren and Polk Counties. South River near Ackworth affecting Warren County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Des Moines River at Des Moines SE 6th St, or from below the Center Street dam to Runnells. * WHEN...From Thursday evening to Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 25.7 feet, Water surrounds the base of Simon Estes Amphitheater. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 17.3 feet, and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow evening to a crest of 25.9 feet early Friday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 24.0 feet.

Flood Warning

Area
Jasper, IA; Marion, IA; Polk, IA
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 10:22PM CDT until October 4 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

...The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa... South Skunk River at Colfax affecting Jasper, Marion and Polk Counties. Des Moines River at Des Moines SE 6th St affecting Marion, Warren and Polk Counties. North Raccoon River near Perry affecting Dallas County. North River near Norwalk Hwy R57 affecting Warren and Polk Counties. South River near Ackworth affecting Warren County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...South Skunk River at Colfax, or from the Jasper-Polk County Line to the Jasper-Marion County line. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon to Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Water affects the earthen levee west of town near the sewage disposal area. Evacuations may occur on the northwest side of Colfax. Flooding occurs in Reasnor. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.1 feet, and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 19.5 feet early Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.

Flood Warning

Area
Dallas, IA
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 10:22PM CDT until October 3 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

...The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa... South Skunk River at Colfax affecting Jasper, Marion and Polk Counties. Des Moines River at Des Moines SE 6th St affecting Marion, Warren and Polk Counties. North Raccoon River near Perry affecting Dallas County. North River near Norwalk Hwy R57 affecting Warren and Polk Counties. South River near Ackworth affecting Warren County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...North Raccoon River near Perry, or from the Greene-Dallas County line to the South Raccoon River. * WHEN...From late Thursday night to Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects 180th Lane west of Minburn. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 8.8 feet, and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Friday morning to a crest of 15.8 feet early Friday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

Flood Warning

Area
Dallas, IA; Polk, IA
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 10:22PM CDT until October 3 at 10:36AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr affecting Polk County. Raccoon River at Van Meter Hwy R16 affecting Dallas and Polk Counties. Raccoon River at Des Moines IA 28 affecting Polk County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Middle River near Indianola affecting Warren County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Raccoon River at Van Meter Hwy R16, or from the North and South Raccoon Rivers to Walnut Woods State Park. * WHEN...From Thursday morning to Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Water affects R Ave just north of the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:02 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 7.8 feet, and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow morning to a crest of 21.0 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.

Flood Warning

Area
Polk, IA
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 10:22PM CDT until October 3 at 5:48AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr affecting Polk County. Raccoon River at Van Meter Hwy R16 affecting Dallas and Polk Counties. Raccoon River at Des Moines IA 28 affecting Polk County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Middle River near Indianola affecting Warren County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Raccoon River at Des Moines IA 28, or from Walnut Woods State Park to Walnut Creek. * WHEN...From Thursday evening to late Friday night. * IMPACTS...At 36.0 feet, Water affects Blue Heron Lake at Raccoon River Park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:01 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 25.8 feet, and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow evening to a crest of 37.0 feet Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Friday evening. - Flood stage is 36.0 feet.

Flood Warning

Area
Warren, IA
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 10:22PM CDT until October 2 at 8:45AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr affecting Polk County. Raccoon River at Van Meter Hwy R16 affecting Dallas and Polk Counties. Raccoon River at Des Moines IA 28 affecting Polk County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Middle River near Indianola affecting Warren County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. This approaches or exceeds the flood of record. * WHERE...Middle River near Indianola, or from Clanton Creek near Spring Hill to the Des Moines River. * WHEN...Until Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, Water approaches the underside of the US 65/69 overpass. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 22.8 feet, and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.6 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 23.0 feet.

Flood Warning

Area
Warren, IA
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 10:22PM CDT until October 1 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

...The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa... South Skunk River at Colfax affecting Jasper, Marion and Polk Counties. Des Moines River at Des Moines SE 6th St affecting Marion, Warren and Polk Counties. North Raccoon River near Perry affecting Dallas County. North River near Norwalk Hwy R57 affecting Warren and Polk Counties. South River near Ackworth affecting Warren County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...South River near Ackworth, or from Otter Creek near Milo to the Des Moines River. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon to Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...At 28.6 feet, Water is over Iowa 92 between mile markers 137.5 and 139. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 26.6 feet, and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 29.0 feet early tomorrow afternoon before falling below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 29.0 feet.

Flood Warning

Area
Johnson, IA; Washington, IA
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 10:16PM CDT until October 4 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... English River at Kalona affecting Washington and Johnson Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...English River at Kalona. * WHEN...Until Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Water has overtopped roads causing closures. This includes 130th St, Kiwi Ave, Orange Ave and Poplar Ave. Extensive agricultural land near the river is flooded. Water begins backing into town on the north side of the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 16.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.8 feet early Friday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.

Flood Warning

Area
Des Moines, IA; Henry, IA; Lee, IA
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 10:12PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County. Skunk River at Augusta affecting Lee, Des Moines and Henry IA Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skunk River at Augusta. * WHEN...From late Thursday night until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Water affects driveways and gravel access roads in Augusta. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 10.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Friday morning and continue rising to a crest of 19.9 feet Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

Flood Warning

Area
Keokuk, IA
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 10:12PM CDT until October 6 at 1:30AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County. Skunk River at Augusta affecting Lee, Des Moines and Henry IA Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...North Skunk River near Sigourney. * WHEN...Until late Monday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 17.3 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 20.2 feet early Friday afternoon. It will then fall Saturday morning. It will rise to 20.1 feet Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.

Flood Warning

Area
Clinton, IA; Scott, IA
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 10:07PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Water affects many residences along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 11.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet Friday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.

Flood Watch

Area
Buchanan; Delaware; Dubuque; Benton; Linn; Jones; Jackson; Iowa; Johnson; Cedar; Clinton; Muscatine; Scott; Keokuk; Washington; Louisa; Jefferson; Henry; Des Moines; Van Buren; Carroll; Whiteside; Rock Island; Henry; Mercer
Flood Watch issued September 30 at 9:46PM CDT until October 2 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be 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, Buchanan, Cedar, Clinton, Delaware, Des Moines, Dubuque, 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. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Widespread rainfall is expected to continue through Thursday night, with an additional 1 to 3 inches possible. Some areas have already seen upwards of 1 to 3 inches through the day Wednesday. The cumulative effects of this rainfall will result in rises along area rivers, along with the potential for areal flooding. The threat for flash flooding is low.

Flood Warning

Area
Benton, IA; Iowa, IA
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 9:36PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Marengo affecting Iowa and Benton Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... English River at Kalona affecting Washington and Johnson Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo. * WHEN...From late tonight until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Water breaches the mill race dikes near Middle Amana. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 14.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight and continue rising to a crest of 18.2 feet Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

Flood Watch

Area
Louisa
Flood Watch issued September 30 at 9:33PM CDT until October 3 at 2:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Columbus Jct affecting Louisa County. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Iowa River at Columbus Jct. * WHEN...From late Friday night to Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Intersection of Highway G36 and 165th St is underwater and closed. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 17.4 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 23.0 feet.

Flood Warning

Area
Louisa, IA
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 9:31PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Iowa River at Oakville. * WHEN...From Thursday evening until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Water affects the south approach to the Iowa Highway 99 bridge near Oakville. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 8.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow evening and continue rising to a crest of 14.6 feet Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.

Flood Warning

Area
Louisa, IA
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 9:29PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Iowa River at Wapello. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Widespread flooding of agricultural land. Numerous secondary roads are under water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 19.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 24.9 feet Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet.

Flood Warning

Area
Johnson, IA; Louisa, IA; Washington, IA
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 9:28PM CDT until October 5 at 2:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River near Lone Tree affecting Washington, Louisa and Johnson Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Iowa River near Lone Tree. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon to Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Sand Road closes south of 520th Street to the Highway 22 intersection. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 14.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 18.0 feet early Saturday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Monday morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.

Flood Warning

Area
Louisa, IA; Muscatine, IA
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 9:19PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cedar River near Conesville. * WHEN...From Thursday evening until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Water affects Saulsbury Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 11.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow evening and continue rising to a crest of 14.9 feet Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.

Flood Warning

Area
Black Hawk, IA
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 8:52PM CDT until October 3 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

...The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa... Black Hawk Creek at Hudson affecting Black Hawk County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Black Hawk Creek at Hudson, or from the Black Hawk-Grundy County line to the Cedar River in Waterloo. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon to Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water closes Ranchero Rd in Waterloo. Some residential evacuations may occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 10.1 feet, and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 16.5 feet Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

Flood Warning

Area
Decatur, IA
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 8:36PM CDT until October 3 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

...The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa... East Nishnabotna River near Atlantic affecting Cass County. Thompson River at Davis City affecting Decatur County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Thompson River at Davis City, or from the City of Grand River to the Iowa-Missouri border. * WHEN...From late Thursday night to late Friday night. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Widespread flooding occurs at the Davis City park including the campgrounds. Water affects Hwy R15 just north of the town of Grand River in northwest Decatur County. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 8.6 feet, and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Friday morning to a crest of 12.4 feet early Friday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Friday evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.

Flood Warning

Area
Cass, IA
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 8:36PM CDT until October 2 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

...The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa... East Nishnabotna River near Atlantic affecting Cass County. Thompson River at Davis City affecting Decatur County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...East Nishnabotna River near Atlantic, or from Troublesome Creek near Atlantic to Indian Creek near Lewis. * WHEN...From Thursday morning to late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...At 22.8 feet, Water affects Lansing Rd on both sides of the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 5.1 feet, and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to a crest of 22.0 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet.

Flood Watch

Area
Harrison; Shelby; Pottawattamie; Mills; Montgomery; Fremont; Page; Dodge; Washington; Butler; Saunders; Douglas; Sarpy; Seward; Lancaster; Cass; Otoe; Saline; Jefferson; Gage; Johnson; Nemaha; Pawnee; Richardson
Flood Watch issued September 30 at 7:49PM CDT until October 1 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall remains 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. Total 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.

SAFETY and DATA MESSAGE

When a severe thunderstorm warning is issued, the storm may produce damaging winds, large hail, dangerous lightning, and heavy rain. In some cases, heavy rainfall produced by a severe storm can also lead to flash flooding. Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Algona.

Use the Radar Maps link provided to understand the trajectory of a storm.

For more official information about severe storms and how to stay safe, visit the National Weather Service's Severe Thunderstorm Safety page. We encourage you to also monitor Excessive Rainfall Forecasts on their Weather Prediction Center website.

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