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Flood

22.6 7:30 AM 07:30 – 22.6 6:00 PM 18:00

Flood Watch issued June 22 at 2:30AM CDT until June 22 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA A moderate risk of excessive rainfall continues early this morning with rainfall rates between 1 and 2 inches per hour possible. The heaviest rainfall in north central Iowa is just north of the Highway 20 corridor. Additional chances for rain will linger into midday with more storms possible in the eastern portion of the watch area this afternoon. If you live in or near the watch, please monitor the weather closely today. Review flooding safety plans now and be prepared if you must take action. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Iowa, including the following counties, in north central Iowa, Cerro Gordo, Hancock, Kossuth, Winnebago and Worth. In northwest Iowa, Emmet and Palo Alto. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. * 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. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Expected rainfall totals may exceed 4 to 7 inches in some areas with locally higher amounts are possible. Rapid rises in creeks, streams and urban flooding will be possible. Field flooding and washed out county roads will also be possible. Rainfall rates may approach 2 inches per hour in the heavier storms. Nighttime flooding is especially dangerous due to the lack of light and ability to see flooding impacts. For the latest river and stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water.

National Weather Service

Flood

22.6 6:36 AM 06:36 – 22.6 1:00 PM 13:00

Flash Flood Warning issued June 22 at 1:36AM CDT until June 22 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA FFWDMX The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Cerro Gordo County in north central Iowa... Hancock County in north central Iowa... * Until 800 AM CDT Saturday. * At 136 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 3 inches in 1 hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Mason City, Garner, Britt, Nora Springs, Rockwell, Clear Lake, Mason City Municipal Airport, Eagle Lake, Ventura, Kanawha, Klemme, Thornton, Corwith, Meservey, Swaledale, Rock Falls, Goodell, Duncan, Dougherty and Burchinal. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. For the latest river and stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

National Weather Service

Flood

22.6 11:37 AM 11:37 – 26.6 6:00 PM 18:00

Flood Warning issued June 21 at 9:30PM CDT until June 26 at 1:00PM 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... Winnebago River at Mason City affecting Cerro Gordo, Worth and Floyd Counties. .The river forecast for the Winnebago River at Mason City has been adjusted upward and now reflects the potential for major flooding. However, note that this is conditional, and dependent on the forecast rainfall which is on the order of three or more inches of rain across the river basin through Sunday morning. * WHAT...Major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...The Winnebago River at Mason City, or from Beaver Creek near Fertile to the Shell Rock River near Rockford. * WHEN...From Saturday morning to early Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Sandbagging occurs on the dike from 12th St NE to Carolina St. At 15.0 feet, This is the approximate top of levee protection. Levees run from the 12th St NE bridge to 9th St along the east bank and also from 8th St to 6th St and Hampshire St. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 6.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to a crest of 16.3 feet early Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. For the latest river and stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast precipitation through Sunday morning. This would be the second highest crest on record.

National Weather Service