RSS feed source: US National Weather Service

…The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Iowa… Des Moines River at Fort Dodge affecting Hamilton, Webster and Humboldt Counties. * WHAT…Flooding is possible. * WHERE…The Des Moines River at Fort Dodge, or from confluence of the West and East Fork Des Moines River to the Boone River. * WHEN…From Friday afternoon to Sunday morning. * IMPACTS…At 11.0 feet, Water affects lowland areas near the river and threatens residences along the river in Fort Dodge. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – At 4:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.0 feet. – Forecast…Flood stage may be reached early tomorrow afternoon. – Flood stage is 10.5 feet.

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…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa… Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr affecting Polk County. * WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE…The Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr, or from Walnut Creek to the Des Moines River. * WHEN…Until early Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS…At 13.5 feet, Water affects the low areas of Water Works Park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – At 4:47 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 12.5 feet. – Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.5 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday morning. – Flood stage is 12.0 feet.

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