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Flood Warning
Issued at Tue 11:16 AM May. 21
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action
For the latest river and stream observations and forecasts refer toweather.gov/desmoines/water.Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.
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Flood Watch
Issued at Tue 11:32 AM May. 21
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take actionshould Flash Flood Warnings be issued.For the latest river and stream observations and forecasts refer toweather.gov/desmoines/water.

Description

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to bepossible.* WHERE...Much of central Iowa.* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- Rainfall of 3 to 5 inches with isolated higher amounts fellover parts of central Iowa last night into this morning andled to flash flooding in some areas. Additional round ofstorms is expected this afternoon that may cause new flashflooding or prolong or renew flash flooding in areas thatexperienced flash flooding earlier.