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Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 2 at 9:48PM CDT until May 7 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... East Fork Des Moines River near Algona affecting Kossuth and Humboldt Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...The East Fork Des Moines River near Algona, or from Buffalo Creek near Burt...to Lotts Creek near Livermore. * WHEN...From Friday morning to early Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, US 169 is threatened near Saint Joseph and may be overtopped south of Algona. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.2 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow morning to a crest of 17.7 feet Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Monday evening. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Read Full AlertHumboldt, IA; Kossuth, IA
Severe
Observed
Immediate
May 2nd, 2024 09:48:00 pm CDT
May 2nd, 2024 09:48:00 pm CDT
May 3rd, 2024 10:00:00 am CDT
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued May 2 at 9:41PM CDT until May 3 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Iowa, including the following counties, in south central Iowa, Appanoose. In southeast Iowa, Davis and Wapello. * WHEN...Until midnight CDT tonight. * 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... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Read Full AlertWapello; Appanoose; Davis
Severe
Possible
Future
May 2nd, 2024 09:41:00 pm CDT
May 2nd, 2024 09:41:00 pm CDT
May 3rd, 2024 12:00:00 am CDT
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 2 at 9:25PM CDT until May 4 at 5:35AM 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... English River at Kalona affecting Washington and Johnson Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...English River at Kalona. * WHEN...From late tonight to early Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Agricultural land along the river begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 14.9 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
Read Full AlertJohnson, IA; Washington, IA
Severe
Likely
Expected
May 2nd, 2024 09:25:00 pm CDT
May 2nd, 2024 09:25:00 pm CDT
May 3rd, 2024 09:30:00 pm CDT
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 2 at 9:01PM CDT until May 6 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Little Sioux River at Cherokee affecting Cherokee County. Waterman Creek near Sutherland affecting O'Brien County. Little Sioux River above Spencer / Highway 18 affecting Clay County. Little Sioux River at Spencer affecting Clay County. Little Sioux River near Milford affecting Dickinson County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Ocheyedan River near Spencer affecting Clay County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ocheyedan River near Spencer. * WHEN...Until Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 9.5 feet, significant amounts of pasture and other farm land begin flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 8.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 PM CDT Thursday was 8.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.1 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Read Full AlertClay, IA
Severe
Observed
Immediate
May 2nd, 2024 09:01:00 pm CDT
May 2nd, 2024 09:01:00 pm CDT
May 3rd, 2024 11:15:00 pm CDT
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 2 at 9:01PM CDT until May 7 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Little Sioux River at Cherokee affecting Cherokee County. Waterman Creek near Sutherland affecting O'Brien County. Little Sioux River above Spencer / Highway 18 affecting Clay County. Little Sioux River at Spencer affecting Clay County. Little Sioux River near Milford affecting Dickinson County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Ocheyedan River near Spencer affecting Clay County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Little Sioux River at Cherokee. * WHEN...From this evening to early Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Cherokee city park begins to flood on the south bank of the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 17.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.1 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Read Full AlertCherokee, IA
Severe
Observed
Immediate
May 2nd, 2024 09:01:00 pm CDT
May 2nd, 2024 09:01:00 pm CDT
May 3rd, 2024 11:15:00 pm CDT
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 2 at 9:01PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Little Sioux River at Cherokee affecting Cherokee County. Waterman Creek near Sutherland affecting O'Brien County. Little Sioux River above Spencer / Highway 18 affecting Clay County. Little Sioux River at Spencer affecting Clay County. Little Sioux River near Milford affecting Dickinson County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Ocheyedan River near Spencer affecting Clay County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Little Sioux River at Spencer. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:15 PM CDT Thursday was 11.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.0 feet tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Read Full AlertClay, IA
Severe
Observed
Immediate
May 2nd, 2024 09:01:00 pm CDT
May 2nd, 2024 09:01:00 pm CDT
May 3rd, 2024 11:15:00 pm CDT
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 2 at 9:01PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Little Sioux River at Cherokee affecting Cherokee County. Waterman Creek near Sutherland affecting O'Brien County. Little Sioux River above Spencer / Highway 18 affecting Clay County. Little Sioux River at Spencer affecting Clay County. Little Sioux River near Milford affecting Dickinson County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Ocheyedan River near 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 8:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 1235.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Thursday was 1236.2 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 1235.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Read Full AlertO'Brien, IA
Severe
Observed
Immediate
May 2nd, 2024 09:01:00 pm CDT
May 2nd, 2024 09:01:00 pm CDT
May 3rd, 2024 11:15:00 pm CDT
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 2 at 9:01PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Little Sioux River at Cherokee affecting Cherokee County. Waterman Creek near Sutherland affecting O'Brien County. Little Sioux River above Spencer / Highway 18 affecting Clay County. Little Sioux River at Spencer affecting Clay County. Little Sioux River near Milford affecting Dickinson County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Ocheyedan River near Spencer affecting Clay County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Little Sioux River near Milford. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, significant amounts of pasture and other farm lands begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 PM CDT Thursday was 13.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain nearly steady around 13.7 feet through early afternoon Friday, and then start slowly falling. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Read Full AlertDickinson, IA
Severe
Observed
Immediate
May 2nd, 2024 09:01:00 pm CDT
May 2nd, 2024 09:01:00 pm CDT
May 3rd, 2024 11:15:00 pm CDT
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 2 at 9:01PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Little Sioux River at Cherokee affecting Cherokee County. Waterman Creek near Sutherland affecting O'Brien County. Little Sioux River above Spencer / Highway 18 affecting Clay County. Little Sioux River at Spencer affecting Clay County. Little Sioux River near Milford affecting Dickinson County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Ocheyedan River near Spencer affecting Clay County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Little Sioux River above Spencer / Highway 18. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 1322.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Thursday was 1322.8 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 1322.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Read Full AlertClay, IA
Severe
Observed
Immediate
May 2nd, 2024 09:01:00 pm CDT
May 2nd, 2024 09:01:00 pm CDT
May 3rd, 2024 11:15:00 pm CDT
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued May 2 at 8:17PM CDT until May 3 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Iowa, including the following areas, Henry IA, Jefferson, Keokuk, Van Buren and Washington. * WHEN...Until midnight CDT tonight. * 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. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches in a short time are possible. With soils saturated from rainfall this morning, this will lead to an increased risk of flash flooding through this evening.
Read Full AlertKeokuk; Washington; Jefferson; Henry; Van Buren
Severe
Possible
Future
May 2nd, 2024 08:17:00 pm CDT
May 2nd, 2024 08:17:00 pm CDT
May 3rd, 2024 12:00:00 am CDT
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 2 at 7:31PM CDT until May 3 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Iowa, including the following counties, in south central Iowa, Appanoose, Lucas, Monroe and Wayne. In southeast Iowa, Wapello. * WHEN...Until 700 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 730 PM CDT, Emergency management reported continued road closures for at least 10 roadways that are expected to remain through the night. Old Highway 34 East of Albia continues to have up to 2 feet of standing water in spots. Water is slow to recede due to debris in the riverbanks. - Emergency management reported that 6 inches of rain had fallen north of Blakesburg. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Chariton, Albia, Corydon, Eddyville, Rathbun Lake, Ottumwa Industrial Airport, Seymour, Moravia, Russell, Lovilia, Allerton, Humeston, Mystic, Blakesburg, Lineville, Kirkville, Derby, Melrose, Promise City and Chillicothe. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Read Full AlertAppanoose, IA; Lucas, IA; Monroe, IA; Wapello, IA; Wayne, IA
Severe
Likely
Expected
May 2nd, 2024 07:31:00 pm CDT
May 2nd, 2024 07:31:00 pm CDT
May 3rd, 2024 07:00:00 am CDT
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