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Flood Watch
Issued: 5:25 PM Sep. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and southern Iowa. * WHEN...Through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - While showers are ongoing across parts of southern to central Iowa, a band of heavier rain is expected overnight. Already saturated conditions have lowered the needed rainfall for flash flooding impacts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water. &&
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