Emmetsburg Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Flood Warning issued May 10 at 7:06AM CDT until May 11 at 7:11AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Black Hawk Creek at Hudson affecting Black Hawk County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...The Black Hawk Creek at Hudson, or from the Black Hawk-Grundy County line...to the Cedar River in Waterloo. * WHEN...Until tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Water affects Watters Rd. Some residential evacuations may be needed. Water also affects Ridgeway Ave at US 63 in Waterloo. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 12.0 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon to a crest of 14.2 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued May 10 at 6:07AM CDT until May 11 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Des Moines River near Stratford affecting Hamilton, Boone and Webster Counties. Des Moines River at Fort Dodge affecting Webster County. West Fork Des Moines River at Humboldt affecting Humboldt County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...The West Fork Des Moines River at Humboldt, or from Joe Reasoner Dam...to the East Fork Des Moines River. * WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, water impacts some homes along Country Club Drive. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 10.5 feet and falling. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.5 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued May 10 at 6:07AM CDT until May 11 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Des Moines River near Stratford affecting Hamilton, Boone and Webster Counties. Des Moines River at Fort Dodge affecting Webster County. West Fork Des Moines River at Humboldt affecting Humboldt County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...The Des Moines River near Stratford, or from the Boone River...to near the City of Boone. * WHEN...Until tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, water affects 157th Street on the west side of Fraser. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 18.4 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 19.5 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued May 10 at 6:07AM CDT until May 12 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Des Moines River near Stratford affecting Hamilton, Boone and Webster Counties. Des Moines River at Fort Dodge affecting Webster County. West Fork Des Moines River at Humboldt affecting Humboldt County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...The Des Moines River at Fort Dodge, or from the municipal power dam...to Lehigh. * WHEN...Until late Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, water affects campgrounds in the downstream parks between Fort Dodge and Lehigh. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 11.9 feet and falling. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Sunday morning and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 10.5 feet.

Special Weather Statement issued May 10 at 5:30AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Patchy fog has developed across portions of eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois. The fog could become locally dense with visibilities briefly down to a quarter mile, mainly in river valleys and other low lying locations. Visibilities will quickly improve after 8 AM as temperatures warm up and the fog dissipates. Motorists should exercise caution early this morning as visibilities may change suddenly over very short distances. Slow down and keep plenty of stopping distance in front of you.

Special Weather Statement issued May 10 at 3:50AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

If traveling this morning, remain aware of localized dense fog through about 8 am. It mainly extends from northeast Iowa into southwest and central Wisconsin, along and south of Interstate 90. Thickest fog and lowest visibilities reside in river valleys. The fog can rapidly reduce visibilities to 1/4 mile or less. Expect the fog to dissipate by 8 am. Slow down and have your headlights on if you encounter the fog.

Flood Warning issued May 9 at 9:25PM CDT until May 15 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Ocheyedan River near Spencer affecting Clay County. Little Sioux River At Linn Grove affecting Clay, O'Brien, Buena Vista and Cherokee Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Little Sioux River near Milford affecting Dickinson County. Waterman Creek near Sutherland affecting O'Brien County. Little Sioux River above Spencer / Highway 18 affecting Clay County. Little Sioux River at Cherokee affecting Cherokee County. Little Sioux River at Spencer affecting Clay County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Little Sioux River at Linn Grove. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon to late Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 18.5 feet, the city park in Sioux Rapids is flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 17.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. It is forecast to crest at 19.0 feet Saturday evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 9 at 9:25PM CDT until May 15 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Ocheyedan River near Spencer affecting Clay County. Little Sioux River At Linn Grove affecting Clay, O'Brien, Buena Vista and Cherokee Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Little Sioux River near Milford affecting Dickinson County. Waterman Creek near Sutherland affecting O'Brien County. Little Sioux River above Spencer / Highway 18 affecting Clay County. Little Sioux River at Cherokee affecting Cherokee County. Little Sioux River at Spencer affecting Clay County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Little Sioux River near Milford. * WHEN...Until early Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, significant amounts of pasture and other farm lands begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Thursday was 14.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Tuesday afternoon and continue falling to 11.9 feet Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 9 at 9:25PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Ocheyedan River near Spencer affecting Clay County. Little Sioux River At Linn Grove affecting Clay, O'Brien, Buena Vista and Cherokee Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Little Sioux River near Milford affecting Dickinson County. Waterman Creek near Sutherland affecting O'Brien County. Little Sioux River above Spencer / Highway 18 affecting Clay County. Little Sioux River at Cherokee affecting Cherokee County. Little Sioux River at Spencer affecting Clay County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Little Sioux River above Spencer / Highway 18. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 1323.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:15 PM CDT Thursday was 1323.4 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 1322.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 9 at 9:25PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Ocheyedan River near Spencer affecting Clay County. Little Sioux River At Linn Grove affecting Clay, O'Brien, Buena Vista and Cherokee Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Little Sioux River near Milford affecting Dickinson County. Waterman Creek near Sutherland affecting O'Brien County. Little Sioux River above Spencer / Highway 18 affecting Clay County. Little Sioux River at Cherokee affecting Cherokee County. Little Sioux River at Spencer affecting Clay County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ocheyedan River near Spencer. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 10.5 feet, major agricultural flooding begins and some county roads are also flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 10.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM CDT Thursday was 10.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain nearly steady at 10.2 feet through early afternoon Friday. The stage is forecast to slowly fall to 9.5 feet by late Saturday night. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 9 at 9:25PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Ocheyedan River near Spencer affecting Clay County. Little Sioux River At Linn Grove affecting Clay, O'Brien, Buena Vista and Cherokee Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Little Sioux River near Milford affecting Dickinson County. Waterman Creek near Sutherland affecting O'Brien County. Little Sioux River above Spencer / Highway 18 affecting Clay County. Little Sioux River at Cherokee affecting Cherokee County. Little Sioux River at Spencer affecting Clay County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Little Sioux River at Cherokee. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, Old Highway 5 East begins to flood, and some homes, businesses, and roads in Cherokee begin flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 20.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Thursday was 20.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.9 feet just after midnight tonight. The stage will slowly fall Friday morning, and then start falling more quickly in the afternoon. The stage should drop to 19.5 feet by Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 9 at 9:25PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Ocheyedan River near Spencer affecting Clay County. Little Sioux River At Linn Grove affecting Clay, O'Brien, Buena Vista and Cherokee Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Little Sioux River near Milford affecting Dickinson County. Waterman Creek near Sutherland affecting O'Brien County. Little Sioux River above Spencer / Highway 18 affecting Clay County. Little Sioux River at Cherokee affecting Cherokee County. Little Sioux River at Spencer affecting Clay County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Little Sioux River at Spencer. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, city sewers in Spencer can begin to back up. Highway 18 between Spencer and Dickens can start flooding if flows on the tributary creeks are also very high. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:15 PM CDT Thursday was 13.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.4 feet tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 9 at 9:25PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Ocheyedan River near Spencer affecting Clay County. Little Sioux River At Linn Grove affecting Clay, O'Brien, Buena Vista and Cherokee Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Little Sioux River near Milford affecting Dickinson County. Waterman Creek near Sutherland affecting O'Brien County. Little Sioux River above Spencer / Highway 18 affecting Clay County. Little Sioux River at Cherokee affecting Cherokee County. Little Sioux River at Spencer affecting Clay County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Waterman Creek near Sutherland. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 1235.0 feet, ditches fill and minor lowland flooding begins. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 1235.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:15 PM CDT Thursday was 1235.9 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 1235.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Watch issued May 9 at 8:44PM CDT until May 15 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa Counties. Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon to late Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Water reaches the bottom of the levee surrounding Marengo. Water affects low lying agricultural land along the river * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.0 feet and rising. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

Flood Watch issued May 9 at 8:44PM CDT until May 16 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa Counties. Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Cedar River near Conesville. * WHEN...From Monday evening to Thursday, May 16. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Water affects Edgewater Road and 245th Street near Conesville. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.0 feet and rising. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Monday evening. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued May 9 at 8:38PM CDT until May 17 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon to Friday, May 17. * IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Moderate Flood Stage. Water affects homes along old U.S. Highway 61. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 10.3 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. A double crest will occur, the first at 11.3 feet early Saturday afternoon. After falling to flood stage, the second crest of 11.4 feet is forecast for Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.