Headline:
Flood Watch issued July 8 at 8:36PM CDT until July 9 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 8, 2026 - 6:36pm
Expires:
July 9, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Iowa,
including the following counties, in central Iowa, Boone, Dallas,
Grundy, Hamilton, Hardin, Jasper, Marshall, Polk, Story and Tama.
In north central Iowa, Butler, Cerro Gordo, Franklin, Hancock,
Winnebago, Worth and Wright. In northeast Iowa, Black Hawk and
Bremer.
* WHEN...Through Thursday 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. Area creeks and streams are
running high and could flood with more heavy rain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Heavy rainfall has occurred over parts of north central and
northeast Iowa where a band of 3 to 6 inches or rainfall has
occurred. Additional areas with heavy rainfall are possible.
Instruction:
For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to
weather.gov/desmoines/water.
Area Description:
Winnebago; Worth; Hancock; Cerro Gordo; Wright; Franklin; Butler; Bremer; Hamilton; Hardin; Grundy; Black Hawk; Boone; Story; Marshall; Tama; Dallas; Polk; Jasper
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender: