Iowa Severe Flood Watch | Effective 07/03/2026 07:48

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued July 3 at 9:48AM CDT until July 4 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
July 3, 2026 - 7:48am
Expires: 
July 4, 2026 - 4:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southeast, and southwest Iowa, including the following counties, in south central Iowa, Clarke, Lucas, Madison, Mahaska, Marion, Monroe, Union and Warren. In southeast Iowa, Wapello. In southwest Iowa, Adair, Adams and Cass. * WHEN...Through Saturday morning. * 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... - Heavy rain last night and this morning have led to saturated soils, with ongoing flooding in some areas. With scattered rain/storms expected today and additional heavy rain tonight, new areas may begin to flood and ongoing flooding may be exacerbated.
Instruction: 
For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water.
Area Description: 
Cass; Adair; Madison; Warren; Marion; Mahaska; Adams; Union; Clarke; Lucas; Monroe; Wapello
Forcast Office: 
NWS Des Moines IA