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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
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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
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May 2nd, 2024 07:31:00 pm CDT
May 2nd, 2024 07:31:00 pm CDT
May 3rd, 2024 07:00:00 am CDT
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 2 at 4:26PM CDT until May 7 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
...The National Weather Service in Des Moines IA has issued a Flood Warning 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 17.0 feet, US 169 south of Algona is threatened and some rural roads flood. At 18.0 feet, US 169 is threatened near Saint Joseph and may be overtopped south of Algona. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.8 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
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May 2nd, 2024 04:26:00 pm CDT
May 2nd, 2024 04:26:00 pm CDT
May 3rd, 2024 04:30:00 am CDT
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued May 2 at 2:58PM CDT until May 3 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Iowa, including the following counties, in south central Iowa, Appanoose, Decatur, Lucas, Mahaska, Marion, Monroe and Wayne. 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... - Rainfall has caused the soil to become saturated and smaller streams to reach and exceed bankfull in some instances. With additional rainfall moving into the area this afternoon and early this evening before ending, this could cause additional water issues. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Read Full AlertMarion; Mahaska; Lucas; Monroe; Wapello; Decatur; Wayne; Appanoose; Davis
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May 2nd, 2024 02:58:00 pm CDT
May 2nd, 2024 02:58:00 pm CDT
May 2nd, 2024 11:00:00 pm CDT
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 2 at 2:06PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
...The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls SD has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa... Waterman Creek near Sutherland affecting O'Brien County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Waterman Creek near Sutherland. * WHEN...From this afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 1235.0 feet, ditches fill and minor lowland flooding begins. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 1236.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:15 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
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May 2nd, 2024 02:06:00 pm CDT
May 2nd, 2024 02:06:00 pm CDT
May 3rd, 2024 04:15:00 pm CDT
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 2 at 9:33AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
...The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls SD has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa... Little Sioux River above Spencer / Highway 18 affecting Clay County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Little Sioux River above Spencer / Highway 18. * WHEN...From this morning until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 1322.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Thursday was 1322.0 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
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May 2nd, 2024 09:33:00 am CDT
May 2nd, 2024 09:33:00 am CDT
May 3rd, 2024 11:45:00 am CDT
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 2 at 8:50AM CDT until May 6 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
...The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls SD has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa... Ocheyedan River near Spencer affecting Clay County. Little Sioux River at Cherokee affecting Cherokee County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ocheyedan River near Spencer. * WHEN...From this morning to late Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 9.5 feet, significant amounts of pasture and other farm land begin flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 7.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning to a crest of 8.8 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Read Full AlertClay, IA
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May 2nd, 2024 08:50:00 am CDT
May 2nd, 2024 08:50:00 am CDT
May 3rd, 2024 11:00:00 am CDT
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 2 at 8:50AM CDT until May 7 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
...The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls SD has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa... Ocheyedan River near Spencer affecting Clay County. Little Sioux River at Cherokee affecting Cherokee County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Little Sioux River at Cherokee. * WHEN...From this evening to Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Cherokee city park begins to flood on the south bank of the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 18.2 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Monday evening. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Read Full AlertCherokee, IA
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May 2nd, 2024 08:50:00 am CDT
May 2nd, 2024 08:50:00 am CDT
May 3rd, 2024 11:00:00 am CDT
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 2 at 8:50AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Little Sioux River at Spencer affecting Clay County. Little Sioux River near Milford affecting Dickinson 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 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 12.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 AM CDT Thursday was 12.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.6 feet early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Read Full AlertDickinson, IA
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Immediate
May 2nd, 2024 08:50:00 am CDT
May 2nd, 2024 08:50:00 am CDT
May 3rd, 2024 11:00:00 am CDT
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 2 at 8:50AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Little Sioux River at Spencer affecting Clay County. Little Sioux River near Milford affecting Dickinson County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Little Sioux River at Spencer. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, the right bank overflows, and minor flooding of the Spencer city park and some rural agricultural areas begins. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 10.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 AM CDT Thursday was 10.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.9 feet tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Read Full AlertClay, IA
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May 2nd, 2024 08:50:00 am CDT
May 2nd, 2024 08:50:00 am CDT
May 3rd, 2024 11:00:00 am CDT
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