Headline:
Flood Watch issued September 6 at 12:12PM CDT until September 7 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 10:12am
Expires:
September 7, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, including the
following counties, in northwest Iowa, Emmet, Palo Alto and
Pocahontas. In west central Iowa, Calhoun, Crawford and Sac.
* 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...
- Very heavy rain is possible today into tonight with some areas
with 5 inches or more possible.
Instruction:
For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to
weather.gov/desmoines/water.
Area Description:
Emmet; Palo Alto; Pocahontas; Sac; Calhoun; Crawford
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov