Ottumwa, IA Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Flood Watch issued September 30 at 11:20AM CDT until October 3 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Missouri...Iowa... Des Moines River at St Francisville affecting Clark and Lee Counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Des Moines River at St Francisville. * WHEN...From Thursday evening to Saturday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 14.9 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued September 30 at 11:17AM CDT until October 5 at 3:00AM 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... English River at Kalona affecting Washington and Johnson Counties. * WHAT...Major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...English River at Kalona. * WHEN...From late tonight to Sunday night. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, water overtops 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 11:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 11.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tonight to a crest of 18.5 feet Friday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.

Flood Watch issued September 30 at 11:10AM CDT until October 5 at 11:00PM 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 near Lone Tree affecting Washington, Johnson and Louisa Counties. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Iowa River near Lone Tree. * WHEN...From Thursday evening to Monday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 11.1 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.

Flood Watch issued September 30 at 11:10AM 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 near Lone Tree affecting Washington, Johnson and Louisa Counties. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Iowa River at Oakville. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 8.0 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Friday afternoon. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.

Flood Watch issued September 30 at 11:10AM 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 near Lone Tree affecting Washington, Johnson and Louisa Counties. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Iowa River at Wapello. * WHEN...From Friday morning until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 18.2 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Friday morning. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet.

Flood Watch issued September 30 at 11:07AM 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... Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine Counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Cedar River near Conesville. * WHEN...From Friday morning until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 11.0 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Friday morning. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued September 30 at 11:01AM 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 Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo. * WHEN...From Thursday morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, water breaches the mill race dikes near Middle Amana. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Wednesday, the stage was 13.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning and continue rising to a crest of 18.2 feet Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued September 30 at 10:55AM CDT until October 6 at 3:00AM 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... North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County. Skunk River at Augusta affecting Des Moines, Henry IA and Lee Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...North Skunk River near Sigourney. * WHEN...From this evening to Monday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 14.8 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage this evening to 20.2 feet Friday afternoon. It is expected to fall below flood stage on Monday evening. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued September 30 at 10:55AM 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... North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County. Skunk River at Augusta affecting Des Moines, Henry IA and Lee 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 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 8.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Friday morning and continue rising to a crest of 19.9 feet Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued September 30 at 10:46AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton 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 10:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 11.7 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 issued September 30 at 10:17AM 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, Cedar, Clinton, Des Moines, 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 through Thursday night, with rainfall totals reaching upwards to 2 to 3 inches. There will be the potential for swaths of rainfall greater than 3 inches as well in some areas. The cumulative effects of this rainfall will result in rises along area rivers, along with the potential for areal flooding as well. The threat for flash flooding is low. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Watch issued September 30 at 1:42AM 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 Thursday night. * 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... - A prolonged period of showers and thunderstorms is forecast to continue now through Thursday evening. This rain will be falling on already saturated soils. Rainfall totals will range from 2 to 4 inches in a southwest to northeast oriented band across central Iowa, with locally higher amounts likely. This rainfall may lead to flash flooding. In addition, poor drainage and low lying areas may experience ponding. All this rainfall will cause rises on area rivers, which may exceed flood stage in at least a few locations.

Flood Watch issued September 30 at 12:46AM CDT until October 1 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

Heavy rain will spread across the area today and into Thursday morning. This rain will be focused along and south of the Platte River and into southwest Iowa. While this rain is spread out over a longer period of time, flash flooding cannot be ruled out. The flash flooding threat is highest this afternoon and evening. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be 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. 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.

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 Ottumwa.

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