Headline:
Flood Watch issued September 29 at 8:39PM CDT until October 1 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 29, 2026 - 6:39pm
Expires:
September 30, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Iowa, including the following counties, Buena
Vista, Cherokee, Clay, Ida and Woodbury and northeast Nebraska,
including the following county, Dakota.
* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Recent trends continue to shift the focus for heavier rain
southward, closer to the I-80 corridor. While the latest
forecasted rain totals for the local area are in the 0.5 to 1.5
inch range, uncertainty in the storm track remains and higher
rainfall totals could still shift back north.
- Stay up to date with the latest river observations and forecasts
at: water.noaa.gov
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Clay; Cherokee; Buena Vista; Woodbury; Ida; Dakota
Forcast Office:
NWS Sioux Falls SD
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov