Hazardous Weather Outlook for Washington, Iowa
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
344 AM CDT Tue May 21 2024
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344 AM CDT Tue May 21 2024
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Iowa.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight
Thunderstorms from overnight are expected to linger through the
morning with damaging winds and flash flooding the primary
threats. Additional storms are expected to develop during the
afternoon with tornadoes, damaging winds, flash flooding, and
large hail all possible. The worst of the storms will be primarily
after 3pm. Winds could gust over 40mph at times as storms exit.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday
Additional thunderstorm chances return at times Friday and
through the weekend. The severe weather potential for these days
will be better determined in the coming days.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters will likely be needed at times today.
Flood Warning for Washington, Iowa
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
1116 AM CDT Tue May 21 2024
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1116 AM CDT Tue May 21 2024
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Iowa,
including the following counties, in central Iowa, Grundy, Hardin,
Jasper, Marshall, Polk, Poweshiek, Story and Tama. In north
central Iowa, Butler and Franklin. In northeast Iowa, Black Hawk
and Bremer.
* WHEN...Until 1115 PM CDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1115 AM CDT, Emergency management reported continued
flooding in the warned area. Flooding is already occurring.
Between 5 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. Additional
showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon which
may lead to renewed or additional flooding.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For the latest river and stream observations and forecasts refer to
weather.gov/desmoines/water.
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
LAT...LON 4280 9208 4230 9207 4230 9230 4151 9230
4151 9326 4202 9349 4221 9350 4221 9346
4247 9346 4247 9350 4282 9350
Flood Watch for Washington, Iowa
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
420 AM CDT Tue May 21 2024
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Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-
Boone-Story-Marshall-Tama-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-
Poweshiek-Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-
Including the cities of Northwood, Lake Mills, Waukee, Audubon,
Parkersburg, Garner, Grundy Center, Bayard, Panora, Tama,
Clarksville, Britt, Rolfe, Earlham, Kanawha, Adel, Dumont, Lake
City, Ackley, Eldora, Greenfield, Gladbrook, Belmond, Waterloo,
Newton, Sac City, Lake View, Fontanelle, Dike, Reinbeck, Pella,
Denison, Aplington, Carlisle, Clear Lake, Schaller, Carroll,
Shell Rock, Mason City, Norwalk, Exira, Early, Cedar Falls,
Laurens, Pocahontas, Humboldt, Manly, Knoxville, Grinnell,
Wellsburg, Wall Lake, Toledo, Stuart, Clarion, Rockwell City,
Fort Dodge, Atlantic, Webster City, Allison, Oskaloosa, Casey,
Iowa Falls, Indianola, Pomeroy, Jefferson, Gilmore City, Boone,
Traer, Emmetsburg, Des Moines, Odebolt, Waverly, Hampton, Eagle
Grove, Forest City, Algona, Greene, Adair, Guthrie Center,
Conrad, Winterset, Dysart, Ames, Manson, Marshalltown, Fonda,
Estherville, and Perry
420 AM CDT Tue May 21 2024
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, northwest,
south central, southwest, and west central Iowa, including the
following counties, in central Iowa, Boone, Dallas, Grundy,
Hamilton, Hardin, Jasper, Marshall, Polk, Poweshiek, Story, Tama
and Webster. In north central Iowa, Butler, Cerro Gordo, Franklin,
Hancock, Humboldt, Kossuth, Winnebago, Worth and Wright. In
northeast Iowa, Black Hawk and Bremer. In northwest Iowa, Emmet,
Palo Alto and Pocahontas. In south central Iowa, Madison, Mahaska,
Marion and Warren. In southwest Iowa, Adair and Cass. In west
central Iowa, Audubon, Calhoun, Carroll, Crawford, Greene, Guthrie
and Sac.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- 3 to 5 inches of rain have already fallen over portions of
northern and north central Iowa. Slow moving storms with
efficient rainfall rates will continue through the early
morning hours, and could impact the morning commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
For the latest river and stream observations and forecasts refer to
weather.gov/desmoines/water.