Alert archive / Iowa / River Flood Warnings in 2016
River Flood Warning 2, NWS Des Moines, IA
NWS Des Moines, IA issued this river flood warning at Jan 6, 2016, 8:10 PM CST for Davis County, Wapello County, Iowa. It took effect at Jan 7, 2016, 6:00 AM CST. It was in force for 6 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 6, 2016, 8:10 PM CST (02:10 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 7, 2016, 6:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Jan 13, 2016, 12:00 AM CST
- In force
- 6 days
- Issued by
- NWS Des Moines, IA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Davis County, IA, Wapello County, IA
The radar
The Des Moines radar (KDMX), 143 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:10 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The river
Written for the forecast point Des Moines River at Ottumwa (OTMI4). The gauge peaked at 12.06 ft at Jan 9, 2016, 1:00 AM CST.
- Action stage
- 9 ft
- Minor stage
- 13 ft
- Moderate stage
- 15 ft
- Major stage
- 19 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05489500, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.
The text
As transmitted.
732
WGUS43 KDMX 070210
FLWDMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DES MOINES IA
810 PM CST WED JAN 6 2016
...The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Flood
Warning for all or portions of the following rivers in Iowa...Des
Moines River...
Affecting the following counties in Iowa...Davis...Mahaska...
Wapello
River forecasts include observed precipitation...as well as expected
precipitation over the next 24 hours.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you encounter a flooded area...turn around and find an alternate
route. Turn around...do not drown.
More information...including impact statements and crest histories
is available on the Web at... www.weather.gov/desmoines. Click on
the Rivers and Lakes link.
&&
IAC123-179-080210-
/O.NEW.KDMX.FL.W.0001.160107T1200Z-160112T0000Z/
/EDYI4.1.ER.160107T1200Z.160109T0600Z.160111T0000Z.NO/
810 PM CST WED JAN 6 2016
...Flood Warning in effect until Sunday evening...
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Des Moines River near Eddyville...or From Cedar Creek near
Tracy...to Middle Avery Creek near Chillicothe.
* Until Sunday evening.
* There is no current observed stage information.
* Flood Stage is 61.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...rise to Flood Stage Thursday morning. Continue rising
to 61.7 feet...or 1.7 feet above Flood Stage...late Friday night.
&&
LAT...LON 4108 9258 4124 9287 4133 9287 4124 9269
4111 9251 4108 9258
$$
IAC051-179-080210-
/O.NEW.KDMX.FL.W.0002.160107T1200Z-160113T0600Z/
/OTMI4.1.ER.160107T1200Z.160109T1800Z.160112T0600Z.NO/
810 PM CST WED JAN 6 2016
...Flood Warning in effect until early Tuesday morning...
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Des Moines River at Ottumwa...or From Middle Avery Creek near
Chillicothe...to Eldon.
* Until early Tuesday morning.
* At 7:50 PM Wednesday the stage was 10.9 feet...or 0.1 feet below
Flood Stage.
* Flood Stage is 11.0 feet.
* No flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...rise to Flood Stage Thursday morning. Continue rising to
12.1 feet...or 1.1 feet above Flood Stage...midday Saturday. Then
begin falling and go below Flood Stage early Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Water affects Eldon.
&&
LAT...LON 4087 9221 4108 9257 4111 9251 4092 9220
4087 9221
$$11 follow-up statements
977
WGUS83 KDMX 071235
FLSDMX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DES MOINES IA
635 AM CST THU JAN 7 2016
...The Flood Warning continues for all or portions of the following
rivers in Iowa...Des Moines River...
Affecting the following counties in Iowa...Davis...Mahaska...
Wapello
River forecasts include observed precipitation...as well as expected
precipitation over the next 24 hours.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you encounter a flooded area...turn around and find an alternate
route. Turn around...do not drown.
More information...including impact statements and crest histories
is available on the Web at... www.weather.gov/desmoines. Click on
the Rivers and Lakes link.
&&
IAC123-179-081235-
/O.CON.KDMX.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-160112T0000Z/
/EDYI4.1.ER.160107T0545Z.160109T0600Z.160111T0000Z.NO/
635 AM CST THU JAN 7 2016
...Flood Warning remains in effect until Sunday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Des Moines River near Eddyville...or From Cedar Creek near
Tracy...to Middle Avery Creek near Chillicothe.
* Until Sunday evening.
* At 6:15 AM Thursday the stage was 61.0 feet...or 0.0 feet above
Flood Stage.
* Flood Stage is 61.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* Forecast...rise to 61.7 feet...or 0.7 feet above Flood Stage...
early Saturday morning. Then begin falling and go below Flood
Stage Sunday evening.
&&
LAT...LON 4108 9258 4124 9287 4133 9287 4124 9269
4111 9251 4108 9258
$$
IAC051-179-081234-
/O.CON.KDMX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160113T0600Z/
/OTMI4.1.ER.160107T0712Z.160109T1800Z.160112T0600Z.NO/
635 AM CST THU JAN 7 2016
...Flood Warning remains in effect until early Tuesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Des Moines River at Ottumwa...or From Middle Avery Creek near
Chillicothe...to Eldon.
* Until early Tuesday morning.
* At 6:20 AM Thursday the stage was 11.1 feet...or 0.1 feet above
Flood Stage.
* Flood Stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* Forecast...rise to 12.1 feet...or 1.1 feet above Flood Stage...
midday Saturday. Then begin falling and go below Flood Stage early
Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Water affects Eldon.
&&
LAT...LON 4087 9221 4108 9257 4111 9251 4092 9220
4087 9221
$$381
WGUS83 KDMX 071922
FLSDMX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DES MOINES IA
122 PM CST THU JAN 7 2016
...The Flood Warning has been extended for all or portions of the
following rivers in Iowa...Des Moines River...
Affecting the following counties in Iowa...Davis...Mahaska...
Wapello
River forecasts include observed precipitation...as well as expected
precipitation over the next 24 hours.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you encounter a flooded area...turn around and find an alternate
route. Turn around...do not drown.
More information...including impact statements and crest histories
is available on the Web at... www.weather.gov/desmoines. Click on
the Rivers and Lakes link.
&&
IAC123-179-081922-
/O.EXT.KDMX.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/EDYI4.1.ER.160107T0545Z.160109T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
122 PM CST THU JAN 7 2016
...Flood Warning now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Des Moines River near Eddyville...or From Cedar Creek near
Tracy...to Middle Avery Creek near Chillicothe.
* Until further notice.
* At 12:15 PM Thursday the stage was 61.0 feet...or 0.0 feet above
Flood Stage.
* Flood Stage is 61.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* Forecast...rise to 62.2 feet...or 1.2 feet above Flood Stage...
midday Saturday. Then begin falling.
&&
LAT...LON 4108 9258 4124 9287 4133 9287 4124 9269
4111 9251 4108 9258
$$
IAC051-179-081922-
/O.EXT.KDMX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160113T0000Z/
/OTMI4.1.ER.160107T0712Z.160109T1800Z.160112T0000Z.NO/
122 PM CST THU JAN 7 2016
...Flood Warning now in effect until Monday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Des Moines River at Ottumwa...or From Middle Avery Creek near
Chillicothe...to Eldon.
* Until Monday evening.
* At 12:50 PM Thursday the stage was 11.1 feet...or 0.1 feet above
Flood Stage.
* Flood Stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* Forecast...rise to 12.7 feet...or 1.7 feet above Flood Stage...
midday Saturday. Then begin falling and go below Flood Stage
Monday evening.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Water affects Eldon.
&&
LAT...LON 4087 9221 4108 9257 4111 9251 4092 9220
4087 9221
$$202
WGUS83 KDMX 080153
FLSDMX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DES MOINES IA
753 PM CST THU JAN 7 2016
...The Flood Warning continues for all or portions of the following
rivers in Iowa...Des Moines River...
Affecting the following counties in Iowa...Davis...Mahaska...
Wapello
River forecasts include observed precipitation...as well as expected
precipitation over the next 24 hours.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you encounter a flooded area...turn around and find an alternate
route. Turn around...do not drown.
More information...including impact statements and crest histories
is available on the Web at... www.weather.gov/desmoines. Click on
the Rivers and Lakes link.
&&
IAC123-179-090153-
/O.CON.KDMX.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/EDYI4.1.ER.160107T0545Z.160109T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
753 PM CST THU JAN 7 2016
...Flood Warning remains in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Des Moines River near Eddyville...or From Cedar Creek near
Tracy...to Middle Avery Creek near Chillicothe.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:15 PM Thursday the stage was 61.0 feet...or 0.0 feet above
Flood Stage.
* Flood Stage is 61.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* Forecast...rise to 62.2 feet...or 1.2 feet above Flood Stage...
midday Saturday. Then begin falling.
&&
LAT...LON 4108 9258 4124 9287 4133 9287 4124 9269
4111 9251 4108 9258
$$
IAC051-179-090153-
/O.CON.KDMX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160113T0000Z/
/OTMI4.1.ER.160107T0712Z.160109T1800Z.160112T0000Z.NO/
753 PM CST THU JAN 7 2016
...Flood Warning remains in effect until Monday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Des Moines River at Ottumwa...or From Middle Avery Creek near
Chillicothe...to Eldon.
* Until Monday evening.
* At 7:20 PM Thursday the stage was 11.1 feet...or 0.1 feet above
Flood Stage.
* Flood Stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* Forecast...rise to 12.7 feet...or 1.7 feet above Flood Stage...
midday Saturday. Then begin falling and go below Flood Stage
Monday evening.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Water affects Eldon.
&&
LAT...LON 4087 9221 4108 9257 4111 9251 4092 9220
4087 9221
$$555
WGUS83 KDMX 081104
FLSDMX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DES MOINES IA
504 AM CST FRI JAN 8 2016
...The Flood Warning continues for all or portions of the following
rivers in Iowa...Des Moines River...
Affecting the following counties in Iowa...Davis...Mahaska...
Wapello
River forecasts include observed precipitation...as well as expected
precipitation over the next 24 hours.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you encounter a flooded area...turn around and find an alternate
route. Turn around...do not drown.
More information...including impact statements and crest histories
is available on the Web at... www.weather.gov/desmoines. Click on
the Rivers and Lakes link.
&&
IAC123-179-091104-
/O.CON.KDMX.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/EDYI4.1.ER.160107T0545Z.160109T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
504 AM CST FRI JAN 8 2016
...Flood Warning remains in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Des Moines River near Eddyville...or From Cedar Creek near
Tracy...to Middle Avery Creek near Chillicothe.
* Until further notice.
* At 4:15 AM Friday the stage was 61.2 feet...or 0.2 feet above
Flood Stage.
* Flood Stage is 61.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* Forecast...rise to 62.2 feet...or 1.2 feet above Flood Stage...
midday Saturday. Then begin falling.
&&
LAT...LON 4108 9258 4124 9287 4133 9287 4124 9269
4111 9251 4108 9258
$$
IAC051-179-091103-
/O.CON.KDMX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160113T0000Z/
/OTMI4.1.ER.160107T0712Z.160109T1800Z.160112T0000Z.NO/
504 AM CST FRI JAN 8 2016
...Flood Warning remains in effect until Monday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Des Moines River at Ottumwa...or From Middle Avery Creek near
Chillicothe...to Eldon.
* Until Monday evening.
* At 4:50 AM Friday the stage was 11.2 feet...or 0.2 feet above
Flood Stage.
* Flood Stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* Forecast...rise to 12.7 feet...or 1.7 feet above Flood Stage...
midday Saturday. Then begin falling and go below Flood Stage
Monday evening.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Water affects Eldon.
&&
LAT...LON 4087 9221 4108 9257 4111 9251 4092 9220
4087 9221
$$764
WGUS83 KDMX 081735
FLSDMX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DES MOINES IA
1135 AM CST FRI JAN 8 2016
...The Flood Warning has been extended for all or portions of the
following rivers in Iowa...Des Moines River...
Affecting the following counties in Iowa...Davis...Wapello
...The Flood Warning continues for all or portions of the following
rivers in Iowa...Des Moines River...
Affecting the following counties in Iowa...Mahaska...Wapello
River forecasts include observed precipitation...as well as expected
precipitation over the next 24 hours.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you encounter a flooded area...turn around and find an alternate
route. Turn around...do not drown.
More information...including impact statements and crest histories
is available on the Web at... www.weather.gov/desmoines. Click on
the Rivers and Lakes link.
&&
IAC123-179-091735-
/O.CON.KDMX.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/EDYI4.1.ER.160107T0545Z.160109T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1135 AM CST FRI JAN 8 2016
...Flood Warning remains in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Des Moines River near Eddyville...or From Cedar Creek near
Tracy...to Middle Avery Creek near Chillicothe.
* Until further notice.
* At 11:15 AM Friday the stage was 61.4 feet...or 0.4 feet above
Flood Stage.
* Flood Stage is 61.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* Forecast...rise to 62.2 feet...or 1.2 feet above Flood Stage...
midday Saturday. Then begin falling.
&&
LAT...LON 4108 9258 4124 9287 4133 9287 4124 9269
4111 9251 4108 9258
$$
IAC051-179-091734-
/O.EXT.KDMX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160113T0600Z/
/OTMI4.1.ER.160107T0712Z.160109T1800Z.160112T0600Z.NO/
1135 AM CST FRI JAN 8 2016
...Flood Warning now in effect until early Tuesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Des Moines River at Ottumwa...or From Middle Avery Creek near
Chillicothe...to Eldon.
* Until early Tuesday morning.
* At 11:20 AM Friday the stage was 11.4 feet...or 0.4 feet above
Flood Stage.
* Flood Stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* Forecast...rise to 12.5 feet...or 1.5 feet above Flood Stage...
midday Saturday. Then begin falling and go below Flood Stage early
Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Water affects Eldon.
&&
LAT...LON 4087 9221 4108 9257 4111 9251 4092 9220
4087 9221
$$128
WGUS83 KDMX 090152
FLSDMX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DES MOINES IA
752 PM CST FRI JAN 8 2016
...The Flood Warning continues for all or portions of the following
rivers in Iowa...Des Moines River...
Affecting the following counties in Iowa...Davis...Mahaska...
Wapello
River forecasts include observed precipitation...as well as expected
precipitation over the next 24 hours.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you encounter a flooded area...turn around and find an alternate
route. Turn around...do not drown.
More information...including impact statements and crest histories
is available on the Web at... www.weather.gov/desmoines. Click on
the Rivers and Lakes link.
&&
IAC123-179-100152-
/O.CON.KDMX.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/EDYI4.1.ER.160107T0545Z.160110T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
752 PM CST FRI JAN 8 2016
...Flood Warning remains in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Des Moines River near Eddyville...or From Cedar Creek near
Tracy...to Middle Avery Creek near Chillicothe.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:15 PM Friday the stage was 61.7 feet...or 0.7 feet above
Flood Stage.
* Flood Stage is 61.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* Forecast...rise to 62.2 feet...or 1.2 feet above Flood Stage...
early Sunday morning. Then begin falling.
&&
LAT...LON 4108 9258 4124 9287 4133 9287 4124 9269
4111 9251 4108 9258
$$
IAC051-179-100152-
/O.CON.KDMX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160113T0600Z/
/OTMI4.1.ER.160107T0712Z.160110T0600Z.160112T0600Z.NO/
752 PM CST FRI JAN 8 2016
...Flood Warning remains in effect until early Tuesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Des Moines River at Ottumwa...or From Middle Avery Creek near
Chillicothe...to Eldon.
* Until early Tuesday morning.
* At 7:20 PM Friday the stage was 11.9 feet...or 0.9 feet above
Flood Stage.
* Flood Stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* Forecast...rise to 12.5 feet...or 1.5 feet above Flood Stage...
early Sunday morning. Then begin falling and go below Flood Stage
early Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Water affects Eldon.
&&
LAT...LON 4087 9221 4108 9257 4111 9251 4092 9220
4087 9221
$$014
WGUS83 KDMX 091016
FLSDMX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DES MOINES IA
416 AM CST SAT JAN 9 2016
...The Flood Warning continues for all or portions of the following
rivers in Iowa...Des Moines River...
Affecting the following counties in Iowa...Davis...Mahaska...
Wapello
River forecasts include observed precipitation...as well as expected
precipitation over the next 24 hours.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you encounter a flooded area...turn around and find an alternate
route. Turn around...do not drown.
More information...including impact statements and crest histories
is available on the Web at... www.weather.gov/desmoines. Click on
the Rivers and Lakes link.
&&
IAC123-179-101016-
/O.CON.KDMX.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/EDYI4.1.ER.160107T0545Z.160110T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
416 AM CST SAT JAN 9 2016
...Flood Warning remains in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Des Moines River near Eddyville...or From Cedar Creek near
Tracy...to Middle Avery Creek near Chillicothe.
* Until further notice.
* At 3:15 AM Saturday the stage was 61.8 feet...or 0.8 feet above
Flood Stage.
* Flood Stage is 61.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* Forecast...rise to 62.2 feet...or 1.2 feet above Flood Stage...
after midnight tonight. Then begin falling.
&&
LAT...LON 4108 9258 4124 9287 4133 9287 4124 9269
4111 9251 4108 9258
$$
IAC051-179-101015-
/O.CON.KDMX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160113T0600Z/
/OTMI4.1.ER.160107T0712Z.160110T0600Z.160112T0600Z.NO/
416 AM CST SAT JAN 9 2016
...Flood Warning remains in effect until early Tuesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Des Moines River at Ottumwa...or From Middle Avery Creek near
Chillicothe...to Eldon.
* Until early Tuesday morning.
* At 3:50 AM Saturday the stage was 12.0 feet...or 1.0 feet above
Flood Stage.
* Flood Stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* Forecast...rise to 12.3 feet...or 1.3 feet above Flood Stage...
after midnight tonight. Then begin falling and go below Flood
Stage early Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Water affects Eldon.
&&
LAT...LON 4087 9221 4108 9257 4111 9251 4092 9220
4087 9221
$$
klp420
WGUS83 KDMX 091600
FLSDMX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DES MOINES IA
959 AM CST SAT JAN 9 2016
...The Flood Warning has been extended for all or portions of the
following rivers in Iowa...Des Moines River...
Affecting the following counties in Iowa...Davis...Wapello
...The Flood Warning continues for all or portions of the following
rivers in Iowa...Des Moines River...
Affecting the following counties in Iowa...Mahaska...Wapello
River forecasts include observed precipitation...as well as expected
precipitation over the next 24 hours.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you encounter a flooded area...turn around and find an alternate
route. Turn around...do not drown.
More information...including impact statements and crest histories
is available on the Web at... www.weather.gov/desmoines. Click on
the Rivers and Lakes link.
&&
IAC123-179-101559-
/O.CON.KDMX.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/EDYI4.1.ER.160107T0545Z.160109T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
959 AM CST SAT JAN 9 2016
...Flood Warning remains in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Des Moines River near Eddyville...or From Cedar Creek near
Tracy...to Middle Avery Creek near Chillicothe.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:15 AM Saturday the stage was 61.7 feet...or 0.7 feet above
Flood Stage.
* Flood Stage is 61.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* Forecast...rise to 61.8 feet...or 0.8 feet above Flood Stage...
midday today. Then begin falling.
&&
LAT...LON 4108 9258 4124 9287 4133 9287 4124 9269
4111 9251 4108 9258
$$
IAC051-179-101558-
/O.EXT.KDMX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160111T2100Z/
/OTMI4.1.ER.160107T0712Z.160109T0700Z.160110T2100Z.NO/
959 AM CST SAT JAN 9 2016
...Flood Warning now in effect until late Sunday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Des Moines River at Ottumwa...or From Middle Avery Creek near
Chillicothe...to Eldon.
* Until late Sunday afternoon.
* At 9:50 AM Saturday the stage was 11.9 feet...or 0.9 feet above
Flood Stage.
* Flood Stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* Forecast...rise to 11.9 feet...or 0.9 feet above Flood Stage...
midday today. Then begin falling and go below Flood Stage late
Sunday afternoon.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Water affects Eldon.
&&
LAT...LON 4087 9221 4108 9257 4111 9251 4092 9220
4087 9221
$$482
WGUS83 KDMX 092200
FLSDMX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DES MOINES IA
400 PM CST SAT JAN 9 2016
...The Flood Warning continues for all or portions of the following
rivers in Iowa...Des Moines River...
Affecting the following counties in Iowa...Davis...Mahaska...
Wapello
River forecasts include observed precipitation...as well as expected
precipitation over the next 24 hours.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you encounter a flooded area...turn around and find an alternate
route. Turn around...do not drown.
More information...including impact statements and crest histories
is available on the Web at... www.weather.gov/desmoines. Click on
the Rivers and Lakes link.
&&
IAC123-179-102200-
/O.CON.KDMX.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/EDYI4.1.ER.160107T0545Z.160109T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
400 PM CST SAT JAN 9 2016
...Flood Warning remains in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Des Moines River near Eddyville...or From Cedar Creek near
Tracy...to Middle Avery Creek near Chillicothe.
* Until further notice.
* At 3:15 PM Saturday the stage was 61.5 feet...or 0.5 feet above
Flood Stage.
* Flood Stage is 61.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* Forecast...rise to 61.6 feet...or 0.6 feet above Flood Stage...this
evening. Then begin falling.
&&
LAT...LON 4108 9258 4124 9287 4133 9287 4124 9269
4111 9251 4108 9258
$$
IAC051-179-102159-
/O.CON.KDMX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160111T2100Z/
/OTMI4.1.ER.160107T0712Z.160109T0700Z.160110T2100Z.NO/
400 PM CST SAT JAN 9 2016
...Flood Warning remains in effect until late Sunday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Des Moines River at Ottumwa...or From Middle Avery Creek near
Chillicothe...to Eldon.
* Until late Sunday afternoon.
* At 3:50 PM Saturday the stage was 11.8 feet...or 0.8 feet above
Flood Stage.
* Flood Stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* Forecast...rise to 11.8 feet...or 0.8 feet above Flood Stage...this
evening. Then begin falling and go below Flood Stage late Sunday
afternoon.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet...The northeast side of Rabbit Run is
affected. Bear Creek will reach bankfull.
&&
LAT...LON 4087 9221 4108 9257 4111 9251 4092 9220
4087 9221
$$440
WGUS83 KDMX 100115
FLSDMX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DES MOINES IA
715 PM CST SAT JAN 9 2016
...The Flood Warning has been extended for all or portions of the
following rivers in Iowa...Des Moines River...
Affecting the following counties in Iowa...Davis...Wapello
...The Flood Warning continues for all or portions of the following
rivers in Iowa...Des Moines River...
Affecting the following counties in Iowa...Mahaska...Wapello
River forecasts include observed precipitation...as well as expected
precipitation over the next 24 hours.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you encounter a flooded area...turn around and find an alternate
route. Turn around...do not drown.
More information...including impact statements and crest histories
is available on the Web at... www.weather.gov/desmoines. Click on
the Rivers and Lakes link.
&&
IAC123-179-110115-
/O.CON.KDMX.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/EDYI4.1.ER.160107T0545Z.160109T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
715 PM CST SAT JAN 9 2016
...Flood Warning remains in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Des Moines River near Eddyville...or From Cedar Creek near
Tracy...to Middle Avery Creek near Chillicothe.
* Until further notice.
* At 6:15 PM Saturday the stage was 61.2 feet...or 0.2 feet above
Flood Stage.
* Flood Stage is 61.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* Forecast...rise to 61.3 feet...or 0.3 feet above Flood Stage...
Monday morning. Then begin falling.
&&
LAT...LON 4108 9258 4124 9287 4133 9287 4124 9269
4111 9251 4108 9258
$$
IAC051-179-110115-
/O.EXT.KDMX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160113T0000Z/
/OTMI4.1.ER.160107T0712Z.160109T0700Z.160112T0000Z.NO/
715 PM CST SAT JAN 9 2016
...Flood Warning now in effect until Monday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Des Moines River at Ottumwa...or From Middle Avery Creek near
Chillicothe...to Eldon.
* Until Monday evening.
* At 6:50 PM Saturday the stage was 11.6 feet...or 0.6 feet above
Flood Stage.
* Flood Stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* Forecast...continue falling and go below Flood Stage Monday
evening.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet...The northeast side of Rabbit Run is
affected. Bear Creek will reach bankfull.
&&
LAT...LON 4087 9221 4108 9257 4111 9251 4092 9220
4087 9221
$$497
WGUS83 KDMX 101146
FLSDMX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DES MOINES IA
546 AM CST SUN JAN 10 2016
...The Flood Warning has been cancelled for all or portions of the
following rivers in Iowa...Des Moines River...
Affecting the following counties in Iowa...Davis...Mahaska...
Wapello
River forecasts include observed precipitation...as well as expected
precipitation over the next 24 hours.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you encounter a flooded area...turn around and find an alternate
route. Turn around...do not drown.
More information...including impact statements and crest histories
is available on the Web at... www.weather.gov/desmoines. Click on
the Rivers and Lakes link.
&&
IAC123-179-101216-
/O.CAN.KDMX.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-160110T1146Z/
/EDYI4.1.ER.160107T0545Z.160109T1300Z.160110T0230Z.NO/
546 AM CST SUN JAN 10 2016
...Flood Warning is cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
The Des Moines River near Eddyville...or From Cedar Creek near
Tracy...to Middle Avery Creek near Chillicothe.
* At 5:15 AM Sunday the stage was 60.0 feet...or 1.0 feet below
Flood Stage.
* Forecast...The river will remain steady around 60.8 feet through
the week.
&&
LAT...LON 4108 9258 4124 9287 4133 9287 4124 9269
4111 9251 4108 9258
$$
IAC051-179-101216-
/O.CAN.KDMX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160113T0000Z/
/OTMI4.1.ER.160107T0712Z.160109T0700Z.160110T0941Z.NO/
546 AM CST SUN JAN 10 2016
...Flood Warning is cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
The Des Moines River at Ottumwa...or From Middle Avery Creek near
Chillicothe...to Eldon.
* At 5:20 AM Sunday the stage was 10.9 feet...or 0.1 feet
below Flood Stage.
* Forecast...will remain steady around 10.8 feet through the week
with some fluctuations to above flood stage at times.
&&
LAT...LON 4087 9221 4108 9257 4111 9251 4092 9220
4087 9221
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Des Moines, IA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 8:10 PM CST | River Flood Warning | DMX | Mahaska, Wapello | 5 days |
| Jan 7, 6:46 AM CST | Dense Fog Advisory | DMX | Adair, Adams, Audubon, Boone, Calhoun, Carroll and 26 more | 5 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.