Iowa Severe Flood Watch | Effective 06/20/2026 10:32

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued June 20 at 12:32PM CDT until June 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
June 20, 2026 - 10:32am
Expires: 
June 21, 2026 - 6:45am
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of southern Iowa. * WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Widespread rainfall amounts of 2 inches or more with locally higher amounts of up to 4 inches possible.
Instruction: 
For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water.
Area Description: 
Monroe; Wapello; Taylor; Ringgold; Decatur; Wayne; Appanoose; Davis
Forcast Office: 
NWS Des Moines IA