Flood Watch for Dexter, Iowa
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
1132 AM CDT Tue May 21 2024
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Boone-Story-Marshall-Tama-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-
Poweshiek-Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-
Including the cities of Grundy Center, Boone, Stuart, Conrad,
Denison, Aplington, Adair, Waverly, Pomeroy, Belmond,
Clarksville, Sac City, Odebolt, Wall Lake, Mason City, Forest
City, Northwood, Laurens, Perry, Winterset, Fort Dodge, Waukee,
Norwalk, Clarion, Gladbrook, Exira, Estherville, Lake Mills,
Wellsburg, Fontanelle, Bayard, Fonda, Eldora, Ames, Des Moines,
Rolfe, Iowa Falls, Toledo, Greenfield, Lake View, Indianola,
Schaller, Britt, Manly, Kanawha, Hampton, Reinbeck, Traer,
Gilmore City, Lake City, Panora, Allison, Clear Lake, Emmetsburg,
Dysart, Dike, Knoxville, Greene, Pocahontas, Shell Rock, Eagle
Grove, Guthrie Center, Newton, Cedar Falls, Humboldt, Pella,
Grinnell, Marshalltown, Earlham, Algona, Manson, Dumont, Casey,
Ackley, Oskaloosa, Carroll, Jefferson, Garner, Rockwell City,
Early, Tama, Atlantic, Parkersburg, Waterloo, Adel, Audubon,
Webster City, and Carlisle
1132 AM CDT Tue May 21 2024
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Much of central Iowa.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT 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...
- Rainfall of 3 to 5 inches with isolated higher amounts fell
over parts of central Iowa last night into this morning and
led to flash flooding in some areas. Additional round of
storms is expected this afternoon that may cause new flash
flooding or prolong or renew flash flooding in areas that
experienced flash flooding earlier.
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.
Flood Watch for Dexter, Iowa
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
1114 AM CDT Tue May 21 2024
...The National Weather Service in Des Moines IA has issued a Flood
Watch for the following rivers in Iowa...
Des Moines River at Fort Dodge affecting Webster County.
Des Moines River near Stratford affecting Hamilton, Webster and
Boone Counties.
Des Moines River at Des Moines SE 6th St affecting Polk County.
Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr affecting Polk County.
North Raccoon River near Perry affecting Greene and Dallas
Counties.
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Black Hawk Creek at Hudson affecting Black Hawk county.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding.
For the latest river and stream observations and forecasts refer to
weather.gov/desmoines/water.
River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast
precipitation over the next 24 hours.
For the latest river and stream observations and forecasts refer to
weather.gov/desmoines/water.
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1114 AM CDT Tue May 21 2024
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON TO SATURDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...The North Raccoon River near Perry, or from the
Greene-Dallas County line...to Adel.
* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon to Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Water affects the wastewater treatment
facility as well as agricultural land in the Perry area. Near
Adel...water affects the fairgrounds and golf course. Northwest of
Adel...water affects Sportsman Club Rd and Midland Trl.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:15 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 8.8 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Thursday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
LAT...LON 4159 9403 4186 9423 4186 9410 4161 9394
Hazardous Weather Outlook for Dexter, Iowa
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
344 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-Adams-Union-
Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne-
Appanoose-Davis-
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.