Missouri Valley, IA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa, including the
following counties, in southwest Iowa, Harrison and Shelby. In west
central Iowa, Monona.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Slow moving thunderstorms may lead to rapid rainfall
accumulations. Hourly rainfall rates of 2 to 4 inches are
possible.  This rainfall may lead to flash flooding along with
rapid rises on streams and creeks.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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