Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 6 at 2:06PM CDT until September 6 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 12:06pm
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 206 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 6 inches of rain have
fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Flash
flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated. In addition, significant ponding of water
was reported on the north side of Graettinger in addition to
many areas with basement flooding.
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...
Emmetsburg, Five Island Lake, High Lake, Ingham Lake, Swan Lake,
Graettinger, Wallingford, Kearney State Park and Wolden County
Park.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to
weather.gov/desmoines/water.
Area Description:
Emmet, IA; Palo Alto, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Des Moines IA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov