Iowa Flood Watch - Severe | Effective 06/11/2026 17:52

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued June 11 at 7:52PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
June 11, 2026 - 5:52pm
Expires: 
June 12, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity for the following rivers in Iowa... Thompson River at Davis City affecting Decatur County. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...The Thompson River at Davis City, or from the City of Grand River to the Iowa-Missouri border. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Widespread flooding occurs at the Davis City park including the campgrounds. Water affects Hwy R15 just north of the town of Grand River in northwest Decatur County. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.6 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
Instruction: 
For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water. If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast precipitation over the next 24 hours.
Area Description: 
Decatur
Forcast Office: 
NWS Des Moines IA