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Flood Watch issued June 22 at 11:29AM CDT until June 22 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IAMuch of the overnight rainfall has ended, but additional shower andthunderstorm chances are expected to develop early this afternoonand into the evening. Additional rainfall of 1 to 2" is likely, withlocally higher amounts possible. If you live in or near the watch,please continue to monitor the weather closely today.* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to bepossible.* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, andnorthwest Iowa, including the following counties, in central Iowa,Grundy, Hamilton, Hardin and Webster. In north central Iowa,Butler, Franklin, Humboldt and Wright. In northeast Iowa, BlackHawk and Bremer. In northwest Iowa, Pocahontas.* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occurin poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may beflooded. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks andrivers are possible.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- Showers and thunderstorms developing this afternoon andevening may bring additional rainfall of 1 to 2" or more toareas that saw heavy rainfall last night. This may delayimprovement to any ongoing flood conditions and lead to briefflooding or ponding of water as storms pass through.For the latest river and stream observations and forecasts refer toweather.gov/desmoines/water.

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Flood Warning issued June 22 at 11:51AM CDT until June 28 at 6:01PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA...The National Weather Service in Des Moines IA has issued a FloodWarning for the following rivers in Iowa...Cedar River at Cedar Falls affecting Black Hawk County.Cedar River at Janesville affecting Bremer, Butler and Black HawkCounties.Cedar River at Waterloo affecting Black Hawk County.* WHAT...Major flooding is forecast.* WHERE...The Cedar River at Cedar Falls, or from the West ForkCedar River to the Cedar Falls-Waterloo city limits.* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon to Friday evening.* IMPACTS...At 94.9 feet, Water affects Fitkin Rd.At 95.4 feet, Water affects Waterloo Rd at Utility Parkway.At 95.9 feet, Water affects Lone Tree Rd...the 200 and 300 blocksof Lone Tree Rd and the 2000 block of Lincoln St east of 1821Lincoln St. Waterloo Rd is closed at Cedar Falls Utilities. Wateraffects trailers at 1002 Clair St as well as the south end ofTimothy St.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 10:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 84.4 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stagetomorrow afternoon to a crest of 95.4 feet Tuesday morning.It will then fall below flood stage Friday morning.- Flood stage is 89.0 feet.- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of95.4 feet on 09/23/2018.For the latest river and stream observations and forecasts refer toweather.gov/desmoines/water.Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecastprecipitation over the next 24 hours.

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