Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 16 at 10:01PM CDT until May 17 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 8:01pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Iowa, including
the following counties, Decatur, Ringgold, Wayne, Adams and Taylor.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM CDT Sunday.
* 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 amounts of around 2-4" have fallen with previous
storms this evening. Additional incoming rainfall of 1-4",
with locally higher amounts possible, may lead to increasing
flood chances through the overnight hours.
Instruction:
For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to
weather.gov/desmoines/water.
Area Description:
Adams; Taylor; Ringgold; Decatur; Wayne
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov