Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 18 at 3:09PM CDT until May 19 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 1:09pm
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Iowa, including
the following counties, in south central Iowa, Decatur, Ringgold
and Wayne. In southwest Iowa, Taylor.
* WHEN...Through Tuesday morning.
* 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...
- Soil moisture is relatively high due to recent heavy
rainfall. Additional rainfall tonight may lead to flash
flooding.
Instruction:
For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to
weather.gov/desmoines/water.
Area Description:
Taylor; Ringgold; Decatur; Wayne
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov