Iowa Severe Flood Watch | Effective 09/06/2026 09:05

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued September 6 at 11:05AM CDT until September 7 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
September 6, 2026 - 9:05am
Expires: 
September 7, 2026 - 2:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa, including the following counties, in southwest Iowa, Harrison and Shelby. In west central Iowa, Monona. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Slow moving thunderstorms may lead to rapid rainfall accumulations. Hourly rainfall rates of 2 to 4 inches are possible. This rainfall may lead to flash flooding along with rapid rises on streams and creeks. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description: 
Monona; Harrison; Shelby
Forcast Office: 
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov