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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 north central and northwest Iowa, includingthe following counties, in north central Iowa, Cerro Gordo,Hancock, Kossuth, Winnebago and Worth. In northwest Iowa, Emmetand Palo Alto.* 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 exceed 4 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 tothe lack 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

Flood Warning issued June 22 at 5:52AM CDT until June 22 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.* WHERE...A portion of northwest Iowa, including the followingcounty, Palo Alto.* WHEN...Until noon CDT Saturday.* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lyingand flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 549 AM CDT, Heavy rain has ended across the area, butflooding is ongoing and waters will be slow to recede thismorning.- Some locations that will experience flooding include...Emmetsburg, Five Island Lake, Silver Lake, Rush Lake, LostIsland Lake, Graettinger, West Bend, Ruthven, Mallard,Ayrshire, Cylinder, Curlew, Rodman, Emmetsburg MunicipalAirport, Kearney State Park and Lost Island Lake State Park.For the latest river and stream observations and forecasts refer toweather.gov/desmoines/water.Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.

National Weather Service