Hazardous Weather Outlook for Farson, Iowa
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
317 PM CDT Thu May 2 2024
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317 PM CDT Thu May 2 2024
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Iowa.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight
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.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
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.
Flood Watch for Farson, Iowa
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
258 PM CDT Thu May 2 2024
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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
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT...
* 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.
Flash Flood Warning for Farson, Iowa
Flash Flood Warning
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
138 PM CDT Thu May 2 2024
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northwestern Appanoose County in south central Iowa...
Southeastern Lucas County in south central Iowa...
Monroe County in south central Iowa...
Wayne County in south central Iowa...
Northwestern Wapello County in southeastern Iowa...
* Until 730 PM CDT.
* At 138 PM CDT, emergency management reported thunderstorms
producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3
inches of rain have fallen. Emergency management has reported
water over paved roads and numerous gravel roads in the warned
area.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Chariton, Albia, Corydon, Eddyville, Rathbun Lake, Ottumwa
Industrial Airport, Seymour, Moravia, Russell, Lovilia, Allerton,
Humeston, Mystic, Blakesburg, Lineville, Kirkville, Derby,
Melrose, Promise City and Chillicothe.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
For the latest river and stream observations and forecasts on the
Internet refer to https://water.noaa.gov.
LAT...LON 4110 9307 4116 9274 4116 9237 4090 9264
4070 9310 4063 9325 4058 9346 4060 9356
4061 9356 4063 9356 4066 9356 4071 9356
4094 9347
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED