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Flood Watch issued June 21 at 5:43AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA ...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River at Cedar Falls affecting Black Hawk county. Winnebago River at Mason City affecting Floyd, Cerro Gordo and Worth counties. Shell Rock River at Shell Rock affecting Bremer, Butler and Black Hawk counties. Des Moines River at Fort Dodge affecting Webster County. Des Moines River near Stratford affecting Hamilton, Webster and Boone Counties. West Fork Des Moines River at Humboldt affecting Humboldt County. West Fork Des Moines River at Emmetsburg affecting Palo Alto and Pocahontas Counties. East Fork Des Moines River near Algona affecting Humboldt and Kossuth Counties. ...The Flood Watch is replaced by a River Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa... West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville affecting Emmet County. .These forecasts are highly dependent on forecast rainfall amounts on today and Saturday, therefore the crest values are conditional on the forecast rainfall occurring. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...The East Fork Des Moines River near Algona, or from Buffalo Creek near Burt to Lotts Creek near Livermore. * WHEN...From late Saturday night until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Water threatens US 169 south of Algona and affects some rural roads. At 20.0 feet, Water affects portions of US 18. Water enters the parking lot of the shopping center north of US 18 and west of the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 14.6 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - This forecast is highly dependent on forecast rainfall amounts on Friday and Saturday, therefore the crest value is conditional on the forecast rainfall occurring. 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 plus forecast precipitation until 7pm Sunday.

National Weather Service

Flood Watch issued June 21 at 2:17AM CDT until June 22 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA An increasing risk of heavy rainfall and flash flooding is anticipated over far northern Iowa this morning and then later this evening and overnight. Showers and storms early this morning have trended farther south with an increased likelihood of heavy rain in portions of northern Iowa through the morning hours. Rain may continue to linger into the daylight hours, but will be generally scattered in nature with additional widespread heavy rain arriving later this evening until around dawn Saturday morning. Some uncertainty remains as to the exact axis of heaviest rainfall, but current indications are that the heaviest rainfall will be near the Iowa Minnesota border. If you live in or near the watch, please monitor later statements for updates. 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 north central and northwest Iowa, including the following counties, in north central Iowa, Cerro Gordo, Hancock, Kossuth, Winnebago and Worth. In northwest Iowa, Emmet and Palo Alto. * WHEN...From this morning through Saturday 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rainfall totals of 3 to 5 inches are expected with locally higher amounts 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 visibility of impacts. For the latest river and stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water.

National Weather Service