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Flood Watch issued June 22 at 2:30AM CDT until June 22 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IAA moderate risk of excessive rainfall continues early this morningwith rainfall rates between 1 and 2 inches per hour possible. Theheaviest rainfall in north central Iowa is just north of the Highway20 corridor. Additional chances for rain will linger into middaywith more storms possible in the eastern portion of the watch areathis afternoon. If you live in or near the watch, please monitor theweather closely today. Review flooding safety plans now and beprepared if you must take action.* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to bepossible.* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, northwest,and west central Iowa, including the following counties, incentral Iowa, Grundy, Hamilton, Hardin and Webster. In northcentral Iowa, Butler, Franklin, Humboldt and Wright. In northeastIowa, Black Hawk and Bremer. In northwest Iowa, Pocahontas. Inwest 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 occurin poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may beflooded. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks andrivers are possible.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- Expected rainfall totals may reach 3 to 7 inches in someareas with locally higher amounts are possible. Rapid risesin creeks, streams and urban flooding will be possible. Fieldflooding and washed out county roads will also be possible.Rainfall rates may approach 2 inches per hour in the heavierstorms. Nighttime flooding is especially dangerous due to thelack of light and ability to see flooding impacts.For the latest river and stream observations and forecasts refer toweather.gov/desmoines/water.

National Weather Service