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
Sender: