Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Des Moines, IA
Issued by NWS Des Moines, IA
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644 WGUS83 KDMX 070211 FLSDMX Flood Statement National Weather Service Des Moines IA 911 PM CDT Sat Jul 6 2024 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Des Moines River at Fort Dodge affecting Webster County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... West Fork Des Moines River at Humboldt affecting Humboldt County. West Fork Des Moines River at Emmetsburg affecting Pocahontas and Palo Alto Counties. West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville affecting Emmet County. East Fork Des Moines River near Algona affecting Humboldt and Kossuth Counties. .Additional rainfall across the north this afternoon has prolonged the crest along the East Fork Des Moines River at Algona, but is expected to turn over and steadily fall through the end of the weekend. River levels along the West Fork Des Moines River and the main stem of the Des Moines River continue to fall, but remains above at least minor flood stage into the work week. 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 refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast precipitation over the next 24 hours. && IAC187-072015- /O.EXT.KDMX.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-240712T0600Z/ /FODI4.3.ER.240623T0542Z.240627T1030Z.240711T1800Z.NO/ 911 PM CDT Sat Jul 6 2024 ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...The Des Moines River at Fort Dodge, or from the municipal power dam to Lehigh. * WHEN...Until early Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Water affects lowland areas near the river and threatens residences along the river in Fort Dodge. At 12.0 feet, Water affects campgrounds in the downstream parks between Fort Dodge and Lehigh. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 12.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to slowly fall but remain above minor flood stage through the middle of next week. - Flood stage is 10.5 feet. && LAT...LON 4242 9421 4265 9424 4265 9416 4232 9393 4230 9405 $$ IAC091-109-072015- /O.CON.KDMX.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-240708T2100Z/ /AGNI4.1.ER.240705T0820Z.240706T1730Z.240708T0900Z.NO/ 911 PM CDT Sat Jul 6 2024 ...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...The East Fork Des Moines River near Algona, or from Buffalo Creek near Burt to Lotts Creek near Livermore. * WHEN...Until Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 16.5 feet, Water affects the lowest portions of Northpark Dr and Norwood Dr in Algona. At 17.0 feet, Water threatens US 169 south of Algona and affects some rural roads. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is cresting, and will begin to fall below flood stage Monday morning. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. && LAT...LON 4288 9415 4288 9425 4307 9428 4320 9422 4320 9414 $$ IAC091-072015- /O.CON.KDMX.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HBTI4.3.ER.240622T1145Z.240627T0815Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 911 PM CDT Sat Jul 6 2024 ...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...The West Fork Des Moines River at Humboldt, or from Joe Reasoner Dam to the East Fork Des Moines River. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Flooding affects streets from S 13th Ave southward. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 13.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to continue to slowly fall, dropping into minor flood stage overnight. However, the river remains in minor flood well into next week. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. && LAT...LON 4265 9416 4265 9424 4272 9428 4274 9423 4272 9420 $$ IAC147-151-072015- /O.CON.KDMX.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-240713T0000Z/ /EMTI4.3.ER.240622T0513Z.240625T0615Z.240712T1200Z.NO/ 911 PM CDT Sat Jul 6 2024 ...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...The West Fork Des Moines River at Emmetsburg, or from near Graettinger to Cylinder Creek near West Bend. * WHEN...Until Friday evening. * IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Water affects southern portions of the airport field including approaches to the primary runway. Water also affects grass airstrips near hangars along the east side of the airfield. At 13.0 feet, Closure of Iowa 4 is likely. Water threatens some of the airport runways. Water flows into Boggess gravel pits. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to slowly fall, dropping from moderate to minor flood stage overnight. However minor flooding persists well into next week. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. && LAT...LON 4309 9475 4326 9483 4326 9471 4294 9444 4279 9444 $$ IAC063-072015- /O.CON.KDMX.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /ESVI4.3.ER.240621T1305Z.240628T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 911 PM CDT Sat Jul 6 2024 ...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...The West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville, or from the Iowa-Minnesota border to near Wallingford. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Water affects the low areas of W 1st St south of Iowa 9 as well as residences on Valley Dr along School Creek. At 13.0 feet, Backwater from the river causes School Creek to flood Valley Dr. Burr Oak Rd...and some other secondary roads in rural Emmet County may be closed. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 13.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to continue a slowly fall, but remain in moderate flood through Monday, and minor flood stage through next week. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. && LAT...LON 4326 9483 4350 9491 4350 9485 4326 9471 $$ Dodson