Active AlertsMahaska
Flood Watch
Issued at Wed 8:24 PM Sep. 16
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description
What: Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
Where: Portions of central and southern Iowa.
When: Through Thursday morning.
Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
Additional Details: - A band of heavier rain is expected overnight. Already saturated conditions have lowered the rainfall needed for flash flooding impacts.
Recommended Action
For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water.
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