Adair County, IA
Alerts
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In effect from Tuesday 09/15 3:01 AM CDT – Tuesday 09/15 9:00 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Des Moines IA
FFWDMX
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... Southwestern Dallas County in central Iowa... Northwestern Madison County in south central Iowa... Northern Adair County in southwestern Iowa... Northern Cass County in southwestern Iowa... Southern Audubon County in west central Iowa... Southern Guthrie County in west central Iowa...
* Until 900 AM CDT.
* At 301 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicate additional thunderstorms will produce heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges indicate 1 to 3 inches have fallen, with more thunderstorms moving into the area.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Atlantic, Stuart, Earlham, Anita, Exira, Redfield, Adair, Dexter, Casey, Diamondhead Lake, Menlo, Linden, Brayton, Marne, Wiota, Anita Municipal Airport, Lake Anita State Park and Atlantic Municipal Airport.
This includes Interstate 80 between mile markers 100 and 106...and between mile markers 50 and 99.
What to Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water.
Areas Impacted
- Adair, IA
- Audubon, IA
- Cass, IA
- Dallas, IA
- Guthrie, IA
- Madison, IA
Tips to Stay Safe
A Flash Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Flash flooding can develop in hours or minutes, so take protective action now.
- If you are in a low-lying or flood prone area, move to higher ground immediately.
- Stay off bridges over fast-moving water, and away from storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
In effect from Monday 09/14 11:24 AM CDT – Wednesday 09/16 1:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Des Moines IA
What
Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
Where
Portions of southwestern, central, and northeastern Iowa.
When
Through Wednesday afternoon.
Impacts
Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Additional Details
- Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms are likely from this midday today through tonight. While rainfall amounts in some areas will be modest, there will be pockets of heavier rainfall that may lead to flash flooding, especially if multiple rounds fall in the same area. In addition, several more rounds of heavy rainfall are expected later this week, from Wednesday onward, and this watch might need to be extended or succeeded by more watches later.
What to Do
For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water.
Areas Impacted
- Wright
- Franklin
- Butler
- Bremer
- Calhoun
- Webster
- Hamilton
- Hardin
- Grundy
- Black Hawk
- Carroll
- Greene
- Boone
- Story
- Marshall
- Tama
- Audubon
- Guthrie
- Dallas
- Polk
- Jasper
- Cass
- Adair
- Madison
- Warren
- Adams
- Union
- Clarke
- Taylor
- Ringgold
Tips to Stay Safe
A Flood Watch means the area may experience a dangerous flooding event, and being prepared may save lives and property.
- Be aware of low-lying areas along your travel routes that are most likely to flood.
- Check your home’s emergency supplies, and make sure all members of the household know your emergency plan.
- Stay tuned for local weather updates on the situation as it develops.
If a Flood Warning is issued, it means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
Briefing
From the Forecaster
Multi-Day Heavy Rain Threat This Week
Created by the NWS Des Moines WFO
While there will be times of dry conditions, the overall pattern will be a wet with periods of heavy rainfall this week. The locally heavy rainfall will lead to the potential for flash flooding starting tonight with additional potential for flash flooding in varying parts of Iowa in the coming days. As the water routes into area waterways, river levels will rise as will the potential for river flooding on some rivers by later this week.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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