Lehigh United Methodist Church, IA Upozorenja o vremenskim prilikama
Flood Warning issued June 22 at 3:30AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Winnebago River at Mason City affecting Cerro Gordo, Worth and Floyd Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Des Moines River at Fort Dodge affecting Webster County. West Fork Des Moines River at Emmetsburg affecting Pocahontas and Palo Alto Counties. West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville affecting Emmet County. West Fork Des Moines River at Humboldt affecting Humboldt County. East Fork Des Moines River near Algona affecting Humboldt and Kossuth Counties. .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. This is expected to lead to moderate to major flooding in several locations. * WHAT...Major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...The Des Moines River at Fort Dodge, or from the municipal power dam to Lehigh. * WHEN...From this evening until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Water reaches the bottom of the railroad trestle approach. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening and continue rising to a crest of 18.0 feet Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 10.5 feet. - This crest would exceed the crest that occurred in June 2010. For the latest river and stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. River forecasts include observed precipitation through 7pm Friday evening, plus forecast precipitation overnight tonight 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
