Below is the Area Forecast Discussion from NWS Des Moines with regard to the heavy rainfall that is expected across not only their CWA, but statewide as well. …HEAVY RAINFALL EXPECTED…WITH FLASH FLOODING…AND RENEWED OR EXTENDED RIVER FLOODING POSSIBLE BY EARLY NEXT WEEK… ATTENTION IS NOW FOCUSING ON THE HYDROLOGIC RESPONSE FROM THE HEAVY RAINFALL …
Author: Jeff Wilcox
Current River Flood Warnings as of Friday Midday (7/2/10)
Here is the latest list of river flood warnings across the state Raccoon River at Fleur Drive (DSM) Des Moines River at Fort Dodge West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville Des Moines River at 2nd Ave (DSM) Des Moines River near Eddyville Des Moines River at Ottumwa North Raccoon River near Perry Raccoon River …
This Morning’s QPF Chart
The latest QPF chart shows that more heavy rain looks likely across the state over the next 5 days (mainly beginning Sunday and lasting through Tuesday). Up to 3 inches of rain is possible with showers and thunderstorms that develop during the Sunday-Tuesday time period. Along with the threat of heavy rain, severe weather is …
Rain for the Holiday
Still looking like the 4th of July will be stormy across the state. There is a chance that some of the thunderstorms may be severe, but the main threat could be heavy rain on ground that is already saturated from a very wet month of June. This may lead to more flooding on rivers and …
July 4th Holiday Weekend Forecast Video
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8AnUKrvW7E&hl=en&fs=1] NOTE: Some of the July 4th Firework Displays maybe postponed due to thunderstorms. Forecast could change.
Current River Flood Warnings as of Wednesday PM (6/30/10)
Here is the latest list of river flood warnings across the state as of this afternoon. (2 forecast points were not included on this list as they are set to expire this evening). Also the secondary crest of the Des Moines River in DSM has been lowered slightly and moved to tomorrow afternoon. Saylorville Reservoir …
Secondary Crest at Des Moines Upcoming
The latest forecast of the Des Moines River at SE 6th Street (the closest gauge to downtown) shows that the river has had its first crest and is beginning to fall slowly. This will be short-lived as by late Wednesday, Saylorville Reservoir upstream is expected to go over the Emergency Spillway which will lead to …
Current River Flood Warnings as of Tuesday (6/29/10)
Here is the latest list of rivers and creeks under river flood warnings as of Tuesday afternoon. The Des Moines River basin seems to be ground zero for this event, with those warnings lasting until “further notice”. Other warnings are through at least the holiday weekend. Wapsipinicon River near De Witt Des Moines River at …
Full Report on Sibley EF4 Tornado
After sunset on June 25, 2010, a large tornado formed 3 miles west of Little Rock, Iowa. This tornado had a path length of approximately 14 miles and was on the ground for 30 to 40 minutes. The tornado crossed Highway 60 about 2 miles south of Sibley before turning to the northeast and lifting …
Current River Flood Warnings as of Monday PM (6/28/10)
Here is the latest list of rivers or creeks that are still under river flood warnings. Many of these will be in effect through the rest of the week and into the holiday weekend. South Skunk River near Oskaloosa West Fork Cedar River at Finchford Cedar River at Cedar Falls Cedar River at Waterloo South …