Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued May 19 at 1:06AM CDT until May 19 at 3:15AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 11:06pm
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 1:15am
Description:
At 106 AM CDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms
producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2.5 and 4.5
inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no
additional rainfall is expected. Flash flooding is ongoing.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Mount Ayr, Bedford, Lenox, Sun Valley Lake, New Market,
Clearfield, Diagonal, Kellerton, Grand River, Blockton, Gravity,
Tingley, Sharpsburg, Redding, Shannon City, Ellston, Benton,
Conway, Maloy and Delphos.
Instruction:
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Decatur, IA; Ringgold, IA; Taylor, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov