Iowa Flood Watch | Effective 05/18/2026 09:01

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued May 18 at 11:01AM CDT until May 19 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
May 18, 2026 - 9:01am
Expires: 
May 19, 2026 - 5:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of southwest Iowa, including the following counties, Fremont and Page. * WHEN...Through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Several inches of rain have fallen across portions of southeastern Nebraska. Additional rainfall is expected through Tuesday morning, with one to three additional inches expected. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description: 
Fremont; Page
Forcast Office: 
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov