Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 4 at 1:32AM CDT until July 4 at 6:30AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 3, 2026 - 11:32pm
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 4:30am
Description:
At 132 AM CDT, local law enforcement in Nevada reported
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. This was
causing unusual street flooding in Nevada in locations that do not
typically experience this level of flooding. This has caused a
vehicle to get stuck in a couple feet of water. Between 2 and 4.5
inches of rain have fallen with some of the highest amounts over
northern Ames. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Law enforcement and rain gages reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Ames, Nevada, State Center, Gilbert, Iowa State Center, Colo,
Melbourne, Rhodes, Clemons, St. Anthony and Ames Municipal Airport.
Instruction:
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to
weather.gov/desmoines/water.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Marshall, IA; Story, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender: