Ames, IA Weerswaarschuwingen
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Flood Warning issued July 4 at 4:51AM CDT until July 4 at 3:41PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA ...The National Weather Service in Des Moines IA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa... South Skunk River near Ames US 30 affecting Polk and Story Counties. Ioway Creek at Ames Lincoln Way affecting Story County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...The Ioway Creek at Ames Lincoln Way, or from the Story-Boone County line to the South Skunk River. * WHEN...From early this morning to late this afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 10.4 feet, Water affects lowlands around S 4th St. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to between 10.3 and 10.8 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast precipitation over the next 24 hours.
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Overstroming
Flash Flood Warning issued July 4 at 3:32AM CDT until July 4 at 6:30AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA At 332 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 4 and 6.5 inches of rain have fallen. Significant street flooding in Ames is starting to subside as rain rates are lessening. However, additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Ames, Nevada, State Center, Gilbert, Iowa State Center, Colo, Melbourne, Rhodes, Clemons, St. Anthony and Ames Municipal Airport. Expect significant flash flooding and rises in the Ioway Creek and South Skunk River basins within this warning! Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
National Weather Service
Overstroming
Flood Watch issued July 3 at 9:27PM CDT until July 4 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall remains possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, northwest, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Iowa, including the following counties, in central Iowa, Boone, Dallas, Grundy, Hamilton, Hardin, Jasper, Marshall, Polk, Poweshiek, Story, Tama and Webster. In north central Iowa, Butler, Franklin, Humboldt and Wright. In northeast Iowa, Black Hawk and Bremer. In northwest Iowa, Pocahontas. In south central Iowa, Clarke, Lucas, Madison, Mahaska, Marion, Monroe, Union and Warren. In southeast Iowa, Wapello. In southwest Iowa, Adair, Adams and Cass. In west central Iowa, Audubon, Calhoun, Carroll, Crawford, Greene, Guthrie and Sac. * 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 also occur in urban areas and in areas with poor drainage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Due to antecedent saturated soils and additional heavy rain in the forecast tonight, instances of flooding will be possible. For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water.
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