Taintor Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Flood Warning issued May 3 at 7:23AM CDT until May 4 at 9:00PM 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...Missouri... Des Moines River at St Francisville affecting Clark and Lee Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Des Moines River at St Francisville. * WHEN...From this morning to late tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, The St. Francisville boat ramp is under water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 13.6 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late this morning to 19.9 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to 14.6 feet Sunday evening. It will rise to 14.9 feet Monday evening. It will then fall again and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.

Dense Fog Advisory issued May 3 at 6:26AM CDT until May 3 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 8 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

Flood Warning issued May 3 at 6:09AM CDT until May 3 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * 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 noon CDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 608 AM CDT, Emergency management reported heavy rain in the warned area due to thunderstorms on Thursday. Flooding is ongoing. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected today. - 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

Dense Fog Advisory issued May 3 at 4:30AM CDT until May 3 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

* WHAT...Visibility less than one mile in dense fog. * WHERE...Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Montgomery, Page, Pottawattamie, and Shelby Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

Special Weather Statement issued May 3 at 4:25AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Yesterday's widespread rain, combined with clear skies and light winds will bring a period of patchy dense fog this morning through around 8 AM. Allow extra time if traveling, and be ready for low visibility under 1/4 mile at times.

Dense Fog Advisory issued May 3 at 4:10AM CDT until May 3 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

* WHAT...Visibility less than one quarter mile in areas of dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, south central, southwest, and west central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 8 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Visibility will change rapidly across the region while driving. Be prepared for pockets of dense fog and be especially cautious around sunrise. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The fog will begin to dissipate between 7 and 8 AM CDT this morning.

Flood Warning issued May 3 at 3:36AM CDT until May 7 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

...The Flood Warning is extended 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...Until 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 3:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 16.8 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early this morning to a crest of 17.7 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Monday evening. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Special Weather Statement issued May 3 at 2:44AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Fog is developing over the region. River valleys and low lying areas are seeing the thickest fog at this time. Over the next several hours, fog is expected to become more widespread. Visibility will range from a few miles and quickly change to 1/4 mile or less. If traveling early today through the morning commute, use caution. Allow extra time to reach your destination safely; use low beam headlights and be extra cautious at intersections and railroad crossings if visibility is low. The fog should begin lifting and conditions improving after 7 to 8 am this morning.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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