Flood Watch issued September 29 at 4:32PM CDT until October 2 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...All of central Iowa.
* WHEN...Through late Thursday night.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more
heavy rain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A prolonged period of showers and storms is forecast Tuesday
night through Thursday evening. This rain will fall on saturated
soil. Rainfall totals will range from 2 to 4 inches in a
southwest to northeast oriented band across central Iowa, with
locally higher amounts likely. This rainfall may lead to flash
flooding. In addition, poor drainage and low lying area may
experience ponding. All this rainfall will cause rises on areas
rivers, which may exceed flood stage in at least a few locations.
For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to
weather.gov/desmoines/water.
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