Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 6 at 3:42AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 6, 2026 - 1:42am
Expires:
August 6, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Thompson River at Davis City affecting Decatur County.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...The Thompson River at Davis City, or from the City of
Grand River to the Iowa-Missouri border.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Water affects the low areas of the Davis
City park as well as some rural roads.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 6.5 feet.
- Forecast...Rises on the river are possible over the next few
days. The river may reach flood stage.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
Instruction:
For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to
weather.gov/desmoines/water.
If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding.
River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast
precipitation over the next 24 hours.
Area Description:
Decatur
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov