Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued June 11 at 12:41AM CDT until June 11 at 3:15AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 10, 2026 - 10:41pm
Expires:
June 11, 2026 - 1:15am
Description:
At 1241 AM CDT, Emergency management reported road closures due to
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3
and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Emergency management 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...
Chariton, Rathbun Lake, Russell, Lucas, Williamson, Derby,
Chariton Municipal Airport and Red Haw Lake State Park.
Instruction:
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to
weather.gov/desmoines/water.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Lucas, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov