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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
940 PM CDT Wed Jul 3 2024

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...

  Cedar River at Cedar Falls affecting Black Hawk County.

  Shell Rock River at Shell Rock affecting Bremer, Black Hawk and
  Butler Counties.

  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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast
precipitation over the next 24 hours.



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IAC013-017-023-042045-
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/SHRI4.1.ER.240703T1100Z.240705T0000Z.240707T1200Z.NO/
940 PM CDT Wed Jul 3 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and forecast.

* WHERE...The Shell Rock River at Shell Rock, or from Flood Creek
  near Clarksville to the Cedar River.

* WHEN...Until Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Seepage occurs in several basements close
  to the river.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.3 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.6
    feet Thursday evening. It will then fall below flood stage
    Sunday morning.
  - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 4265 9249 4265 9255 4279 9272 4284 9269
      4269 9249


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IAC013-042045-
/O.EXT.KDMX.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-240709T0600Z/
/CEDI4.1.ER.240624T1453Z.240626T1015Z.240708T1800Z.NO/
940 PM CDT Wed Jul 3 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...The Cedar River at Cedar Falls, or from the West Fork
  Cedar River to the Cedar Falls-Waterloo city limits.

* WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 89.7 feet, Water affects the road at 1712 and 1118
  Cottage Row Rd.
  At 91.2 feet, Water affects portions of Lake St.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 88.4 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    late tonight to a crest of 91.3 feet early Friday afternoon.
    It will then fall below flood stage early Monday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 89.0 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 4256 9238 4251 9245 4258 9255 4262 9255
      4262 9241


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IAC187-042045-
/O.EXT.KDMX.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-240710T1800Z/
/FODI4.1.ER.240623T0542Z.240627T1030Z.240710T0600Z.NO/
940 PM CDT Wed Jul 3 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL WEDNESDAY, JULY 10...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and forecast.

* WHERE...The Des Moines River at Fort Dodge, or from the municipal
  power dam to Lehigh.

* WHEN...Until Wednesday, July 10.

* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Water affects residences along the west
  bank of the river in Lehigh and threatens industries near Phinney
  Park.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.3 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    Wednesday, July 10 and continue falling and remain below
    flood stage.
  - Flood stage is 10.5 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 4242 9421 4265 9424 4265 9416 4232 9393
      4230 9405


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IAC091-042045-
/O.CON.KDMX.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HBTI4.3.ER.240622T1145Z.240627T0815Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
940 PM CDT Wed Jul 3 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and 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 14.5 feet, Water affects houses along W River Dr.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 14.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to continue to slowly fall,
    but remain in major to moderate flood stage into Saturday.
  - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 4265 9416 4265 9424 4272 9428 4274 9423
      4272 9420


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IAC147-151-042045-
/O.CON.KDMX.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/EMTI4.2.ER.240622T0513Z.240625T0615Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
940 PM CDT Wed Jul 3 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and forecast.

* WHERE...The West Fork Des Moines River at Emmetsburg, or from near
  Graettinger to Cylinder Creek near West Bend.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, Water threatens US 18 west of Emmetsburg
  as well as the Northern Natural Gas distribution plant.
  Sandbagging operations may occur for the sewer plant and wells.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.7 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to continue to slowly fall
    but remain in moderate flood stage through into early
    Saturday.
  - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 4309 9475 4326 9483 4326 9471 4294 9444
      4279 9444


$$

IAC063-042045-
/O.CON.KDMX.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ESVI4.3.ER.240621T1305Z.240628T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
940 PM CDT Wed Jul 3 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Major 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 14.5 feet, Water affects residences along W 1st St
  north and south of Iowa 9...and along Valley Dr.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 14.7 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to continue to slowly fall
    but remain in major to moderate flood stage through the
    weekend.
  - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 4326 9483 4350 9491 4350 9485 4326 9471


$$

Jimenez