Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued May 18 at 9:50PM CDT until May 19 at 3:15AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 7:50pm
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 1:15am
Description:
At 950 PM CDT, Thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned
area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional
rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area.
Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Local law
enforcement reported impacts including a bridge underwater, a
vehicle submerged, and knee deep water in some locations.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Mount Ayr, Bedford, Lenox, Sun Valley Lake, New Market,
Clearfield, Diagonal, Kellerton, Grand River, Blockton, Gravity,
Tingley, Sharpsburg, Redding, Shannon City, Ellston, Benton,
Conway, Maloy and Delphos.
Instruction:
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Decatur, IA; Ringgold, IA; Taylor, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender: