Clarke County, IA

Alerts

Watch Area
County Line

Alerts are listed in order of start time and level of severity. Click on the alert title to read details for each alert.

In effect from Wednesday 06/10 7:52 PM CDT – Thursday 06/11 11:00 AM CDT

Issued by NWS Des Moines IA

What

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

- Multiple rounds of potentially heavy rainfall expected through the afternoon and evening may lead to localized flash flooding.

What to Do

For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water.


Areas Impacted

  • Jasper
  • Poweshiek
  • Warren
  • Marion
  • Mahaska
  • Clarke
  • Lucas
  • Monroe
  • Wapello
  • Ringgold
  • Decatur
  • Wayne
  • Appanoose
  • Davis

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

Last updated

From the Forecaster

More Severe Storms Thursday

Created by the NWS Des Moines WFO

Storms develop overnight and move east through the morning. Damaging wind gusts, tornadoes, and large hail as well as heavy rain are all possible. Additional storms may develop Thursday afternoon but the location or timing of the afternoon/early evening storms Thursday may be affected by storms in the morning. Stay tuned for updates but make sure to have multiple ways to receive warnings overnight!

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.

risk level
out of 10
out of 10
out of 10
out of 10
out of 10
out of 10
No risk
Low risk
High risk

Weather Forecasting Office

Des Moines Forecast Office

Find a Forecast