Iowa Flood Watch - Severe | Effective 06/11/2026 17:51

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued June 11 at 7:51PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
June 11, 2026 - 5:51pm
Expires: 
June 12, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Chariton River near Chariton affecting Lucas, Wayne, Appanoose and Monroe Counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...The Chariton River near Chariton, or from Wolf Creek to Rathbun Reservoir. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 19.8 feet, Wate affects 450th St. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 19.0 feet. - Forecast...Rises on the river are possible over the next few days. The river may reach flood stage. - Flood stage is 19.5 feet.
Instruction: 
For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water. River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast precipitation over the next 24 hours.
Area Description: 
Lucas; Monroe; Wayne; Appanoose
Forcast Office: 
NWS Des Moines IA