Much of the overnight rainfall has ended, but additional shower and thunderstorm chances are expected to develop early this afternoon and into the evening. Additional rainfall of 1 to 2" is likely, with locally higher amounts possible. If you live in or near the watch, please continue to monitor the weather closely today.
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WHAT: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
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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.
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WHEN: Until 7 PM CDT this evening.
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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.
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ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
- Showers and thunderstorms developing this afternoon and evening may bring additional rainfall of 1 to 2" or more to areas that saw heavy rainfall last night. This may delay improvement to any ongoing flood conditions and lead to brief flooding or ponding of water as storms pass through.
Much of the overnight rainfall has ended, but additional shower and thunderstorm chances are expected to develop early this afternoon and into the evening. Additional rainfall of 1 to 2" is likely, with locally higher amounts possible. If you live in or near the watch, please continue to monitor the weather closely today. * 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 7 PM CDT this evening. * 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... - Showers and thunderstorms developing this afternoon and evening may bring additional rainfall of 1 to 2" or more to areas that saw heavy rainfall last night. This may delay improvement to any ongoing flood conditions and lead to brief flooding or ponding of water as storms pass through.
For the latest river and stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water.
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