Varování, Cedar River Natural Resource Area

Flood Watch issued July 2 at 11:42PM CDT until July 3 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Iowa, including the following counties, in central Iowa, Grundy, Hamilton, Hardin, Marshall, Story, Tama and Webster. In north central Iowa, Butler, Cerro Gordo, Franklin, Hancock, Humboldt, Kossuth, Winnebago, Worth and Wright. In northeast Iowa, Black Hawk and Bremer. In northwest Iowa, Emmet, Palo Alto and Pocahontas. In west central Iowa, Calhoun and Sac. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Friday. * 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 occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - - Rainfall amounts of around 1-3 inches, with isolated higher amounts possible in localized areas. For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water.

Flood Watch issued July 2 at 10:53PM CDT until July 6 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA ...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River at Cedar Falls affecting Black Hawk county. Cedar River at Waterloo affecting Black Hawk county. ...The Flood Watch is cancelled for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River near Rowan affecting Wright and Franklin Counties. Cedar River at Janesville affecting Bremer and Black Hawk counties. Winnebago River at Mason City affecting Cerro Gordo, Worth and Floyd counties. Shell Rock River at Shell Rock affecting Bremer, Butler and Black Hawk counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...The Cedar River at Waterloo, or from the Waterloo-Cedar Falls city limits to Spring Creek near La Porte City. * WHEN...From Sunday morning to late Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Many storm sewers are closed along Black Hawk Creek and the Cedar River. The Fletcher Ave levee gates are closed. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 6.7 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water. If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast precipitation over the next 24 hours.