Headline:
Flood Watch issued July 2 at 11:42PM CDT until July 3 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 2, 2026 - 9:42pm
Expires:
July 3, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, northwest,
and west central Iowa, including the following counties, in
central Iowa, Grundy, Hamilton, Hardin, Marshall, Story, Tama and
Webster. In north central Iowa, Butler, Cerro Gordo, Franklin,
Hancock, Humboldt, Kossuth, Winnebago, Worth and Wright. In
northeast Iowa, Black Hawk and Bremer. In northwest Iowa, Emmet,
Palo Alto and Pocahontas. In west central Iowa, Calhoun and Sac.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- - Rainfall amounts of around 1-3 inches, with isolated
higher
amounts possible in localized areas.
Instruction:
For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to
weather.gov/desmoines/water.
Area Description:
Emmet; Kossuth; Winnebago; Worth; Palo Alto; Hancock; Cerro Gordo; Pocahontas; Humboldt; Wright; Franklin; Butler; Bremer; Sac; Calhoun; Webster; Hamilton; Hardin; Grundy; Black Hawk; Story; Marshall; Tama
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender: