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River Flood Warning 39, NWS Des Moines, IA

September 25, 2016Hamilton County, Webster County, Iowa

NWS Des Moines, IA issued this river flood warning at Sep 25, 2016, 4:51 PM CDT for Hamilton County, Webster County, Iowa. It took effect at Sep 25, 2016, 7:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 30 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Sep 25, 2016, 4:51 PM CDT (21:51 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 25, 2016, 7:00 PM CDT
Expired
Sep 27, 2016, 1:00 AM CDT
In force
30 hr
Issued by
NWS Des Moines, IA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

Counties Hamilton County, IA, Webster County, IA

The radar

The Des Moines radar (KDMX), 72 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:53 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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 Boone River near Webster City (WBCI4). The gauge peaked at 14.03 ft at Sep 26, 2016, 12:00 AM CDT.

actionminormoderate101509/2509/2609/2709/28
Action stage
9 ft
Minor stage
14 ft
Moderate stage
17 ft
Major stage
19 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05481000, 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.

742 
WGUS43 KDMX 252151
FLWDMX

Bulletin - Immediate Broadcast Requested
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
451 PM CDT SUN SEP 25 2016

...The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Flood 
Warning for all or portions of the following rivers in Iowa...Boone 
River...

  Affecting the following counties in Iowa...Hamilton...Webster
  
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.

&&

IAC079-187-262151-
/O.NEW.KDMX.FL.W.0039.160926T0000Z-160927T0600Z/
/WBCI4.1.ER.160926T0000Z.160926T0000Z.160926T0600Z.NO/
451 PM CDT SUN SEP 25 2016

...Flood Warning in effect until after midnight tonight...

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a
* Flood Warning for
  The Boone River near Webster City...or From Webster City...to the 
  Des Moines River.
* Until after midnight tonight.
* At 4:00 PM Sunday the stage was 13.8 feet...or 0.2 feet below 
  Flood Stage.
* Flood Stage is 14.0 feet.
* No flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...rise to Flood Stage this evening.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet...Water affects some residential areas near 
  the river in Webster City.

&&

LAT...LON 4230 9393 4233 9393 4248 9383 4248 9377
      4234 9380 4230 9393             

$$

KS
4 follow-up statements
187 
WGUS83 KDMX 260101
FLSDMX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
801 PM CDT SUN SEP 25 2016

...The Flood Warning has been extended for all or portions of the 
following rivers in Iowa...Boone River...

  Affecting the following counties in Iowa...Hamilton...Webster
  
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.

&&

IAC079-187-270101-
/O.EXT.KDMX.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-160927T0427Z/
/WBCI4.1.ER.160926T0427Z.160926T0427Z.160926T0427Z.NO/
801 PM CDT SUN SEP 25 2016

...Flood Warning now in effect until late this evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Boone River near Webster City...or From Webster City...to the 
  Des Moines River.
* Until late this evening.
* At 7:00 PM Sunday the stage was 13.9 feet...or 0.1 feet below 
  Flood Stage.
* Flood Stage is 14.0 feet.
* No flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...briefly rise to Flood Stage late this evening before
  beginning to fall tonight.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet...Water affects some residential areas near 
  the river in Webster City.

&&

LAT...LON 4230 9393 4233 9393 4248 9383 4248 9377
      4234 9380 4230 9393             

$$

KS
523 
WGUS83 KDMX 260248
FLSDMX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
948 PM CDT SUN SEP 25 2016

...The Flood Warning continues for all or portions of the following 
rivers in Iowa...Boone River...

  Affecting the following counties in Iowa...Hamilton...Webster
  
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.

&&

IAC079-187-270248-
/O.CON.KDMX.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-160927T0427Z/
/WBCI4.1.ER.160926T0200Z.160926T0200Z.160926T0427Z.NO/
948 PM CDT SUN SEP 25 2016

...Flood Warning remains in effect until late this evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Boone River near Webster City...or From Webster City...to the 
  Des Moines River.
* Until late this evening.
* At 9:00 PM Sunday the stage was 14.0 feet...or at Flood Stage.
* Flood Stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* Forecast...remain near flood stage through much of the night before
  starting to fall.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet...Water affects some residential areas near 
  the river in Webster City.

&&

LAT...LON 4230 9393 4233 9393 4248 9383 4248 9377
      4234 9380 4230 9393             

$$
553 
WGUS83 KDMX 260446
FLSDMX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
1146 PM CDT SUN SEP 25 2016

...The Flood Warning has been extended for all or portions of the 
following rivers in Iowa...Boone River...

  Affecting the following counties in Iowa...Hamilton...Webster
  
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.

&&

IAC079-187-270446-
/O.EXT.KDMX.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-160927T0642Z/
/WBCI4.1.ER.160926T0200Z.160926T0330Z.160926T0642Z.NO/
1146 PM CDT SUN SEP 25 2016

...Flood Warning now in effect until after midnight tonight...

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Boone River near Webster City...or From Webster City...to the 
  Des Moines River.
* Until after midnight tonight.
* At 11:00 PM Sunday the stage was 14.0 feet...or at Flood Stage.
* Flood Stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* Forecast...remain near Flood Stage until after midnight tonight. 
  Then begin falling.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet...Water affects some residential areas near 
  the river in Webster City.

&&

LAT...LON 4230 9393 4233 9393 4248 9383 4248 9377
      4234 9380 4230 9393             

$$

KS
911 
WGUS83 KDMX 261030
FLSDMX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
530 AM CDT MON SEP 26 2016

...The Flood Warning has been cancelled for all or portions of the 
following rivers in Iowa...Boone River...

  Affecting the following counties in Iowa...Hamilton...Webster
  
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.

&&

IAC079-187-261100-
/O.CAN.KDMX.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-160927T0642Z/
/WBCI4.1.ER.160926T0200Z.160926T0330Z.160926T0622Z.NO/
530 AM CDT MON SEP 26 2016

...Flood Warning is cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Boone River near Webster City...or From Webster City...to the 
  Des Moines River.
* At  5:00 AM Monday the stage was 13.9 feet...or 0.1 feet below 
  Flood Stage.
* Forecast...fall to 12.0 feet Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Widespread agricultural land flooding 
  occurs.

&&

LAT...LON 4230 9393 4233 9393 4248 9383 4248 9377
      4234 9380 4230 9393             

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Des Moines, IA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 24, 8:37 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementDMXPolk, Warren38 min
Sep 24, 10:19 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningDMXClarke, Madison, Warren6 hr
Sep 25, 4:33 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningDMXBlack Hawk, Bremer, Butler3 days

Nearby

River Flood Warnings in Iowa, 2016Every river flood warning in 2016

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.