Dows Fire Department, IA Unwetterwarnungen

Flood Watch issued June 22 at 3:42AM CDT until June 26 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA ...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River near Rowan affecting Wright County. Cedar River at Cedar Falls affecting Black Hawk county. Cedar River at Waterloo affecting Black Hawk county. Cedar River at Janesville affecting Butler, Black Hawk and Bremer counties. Shell Rock River at Shell Rock affecting Butler, Black Hawk and Bremer counties. Des Moines River near Stratford affecting Webster, Hamilton and Boone Counties. East Fork Des Moines River at Dakota City affecting Humboldt County. .Heavy rain has fallen across much of northern Iowa from Friday evening into the early morning hours Saturday. Many locations in the Upper Des Moines River basin have received at least three to four inches of rainfall. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...The Iowa River near Rowan, or from Belmond to Dows. * WHEN...From late tonight to Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 14.5 feet, 190th St just west of Reed Ave is impassible. The road is covered by over 300 yards of water. Water is over much of the bridge. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 7.5 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late tonight. - Flood stage is 12.5 feet. If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. For the latest river and stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water. River forecasts include observed precipitation through 7pm Friday evening, plus forecast precipitation through Sunday morning.

National Weather Service

Flood Watch issued June 22 at 2:30AM CDT until June 22 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA A moderate risk of excessive rainfall continues early this morning with rainfall rates between 1 and 2 inches per hour possible. The heaviest rainfall in north central Iowa is just north of the Highway 20 corridor. Additional chances for rain will linger into midday with more storms possible in the eastern portion of the watch area this afternoon. If you live in or near the watch, please monitor the weather closely today. Review flooding safety plans now and be prepared if you must take action. * 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 and Webster. In north central Iowa, Butler, Franklin, Humboldt and Wright. In northeast Iowa, Black Hawk and Bremer. In northwest Iowa, Pocahontas. In west central Iowa, Calhoun and Sac. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. * 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. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Expected rainfall totals may reach 3 to 7 inches in some areas with locally higher amounts are possible. Rapid rises in creeks, streams and urban flooding will be possible. Field flooding and washed out county roads will also be possible. Rainfall rates may approach 2 inches per hour in the heavier storms. Nighttime flooding is especially dangerous due to the lack of light and ability to see flooding impacts. For the latest river and stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water.

National Weather Service