Headline:
Flood Watch issued September 15 at 3:57AM CDT until September 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 15, 2026 - 1:57am
Expires:
September 15, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southwestern, central, and northeastern Iowa.
* WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Heavy rainfall is expected to continue through this morning
before a lull in activity is forecast for this afternoon.
However, heavy rainfall is forecast to move back into the area
late Tuesday night into Wednesday.
Instruction:
For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to
weather.gov/desmoines/water.
Area Description:
Wright; Franklin; Butler; Bremer; Calhoun; Webster; Hamilton; Hardin; Grundy; Black Hawk; Carroll; Greene; Boone; Story; Marshall; Tama; Audubon; Guthrie; Dallas; Polk; Jasper; Poweshiek; Cass; Adair; Madison; Warren; Marion; Adams; Union; Clarke; Lucas; Taylor; Ringgold; Decatur; Wayne
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov