2 products issued by NWS for: 4 Miles ESE Bussey IA
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
317 PM CDT Thu May 2 2024

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Marion-Mahaska-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Decatur-Wayne-Appanoose-Davis-
317 PM CDT Thu May 2 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Iowa.



A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for the area. Please refer to
the National Weather Service website at weather.gov/desmoines for
further details.

Lingering showers and storms are expected to continue into the
evening mainly over southeastern Iowa, though the severe weather
potential is low.



Chances for showers and thunderstorms return late Friday night
into Saturday morning with a low threat of hail and a few strong
wind gusts. Additional storm chances are possible into early next
week with any severe risk being evaluated in the coming days.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not needed at this time. However, rainfall
reports are always appreciated.

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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
258 PM CDT Thu May 2 2024

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Marion-Mahaska-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Decatur-Wayne-Appanoose-Davis-
Including the cities of Seymour, Corydon, Chariton, Humeston,
Allerton, Leon, Lamoni, Bloomfield, Pella, Albia, Oskaloosa,
Knoxville, Ottumwa, and Centerville
258 PM CDT Thu May 2 2024



* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Iowa, including
the following counties, in south central Iowa, Appanoose, Decatur,
Lucas, Mahaska, Marion, Monroe and Wayne. In southeast Iowa, Davis
and Wapello.

* WHEN...Until midnight CDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be
flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rainfall has caused the soil to become saturated and smaller
streams to reach and exceed bankfull in some instances. With
additional rainfall moving into the area this afternoon and
early this evening before ending, this could cause additional
water issues.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For the latest river and stream observations and forecasts on the
Internet refer to https://water.noaa.gov.