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River Flood Warning 4, NWS Des Moines, IA

April 3, 2018Emmet County, Iowa

NWS Des Moines, IA issued this river flood warning at Apr 3, 2018, 4:48 PM CDT for Emmet County, Iowa. It was in force for 6 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Apr 3, 2018, 4:48 PM CDT (21:48 UTC)
Expired
Apr 9, 2018, 10:49 AM CDT
In force
6 days
Issued by
NWS Des Moines, IA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

County Emmet County, IA

The radar

The Sioux Falls radar (KFSD), 156 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:51 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 West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville (ESVI4). The gauge peaked at 9.20 ft at Apr 2, 2018, 5:00 PM CDT.

actionminormoderate51004/0304/0404/0504/0604/0704/0804/0904/10
Action stage
6 ft
Minor stage
10 ft
Moderate stage
13 ft
Major stage
14.5 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05476500, 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.

538 
WGUS43 KDMX 032148
FLWDMX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
448 PM CDT Tue Apr 3 2018

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

  Affecting the following counties in Iowa...Emmet
  
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.

&&

IAC063-042147-
/O.NEW.KDMX.FL.W.0004.180403T2148Z-180409T0000Z/
/ESVI4.1.ER.180403T2044Z.180404T0600Z.180408T0000Z.NO/
448 PM CDT Tue Apr 3 2018

...Flood Warning in effect until Saturday evening...

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a
* Flood Warning for
  The West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville, or From the 
  Iowa-Minnesota border...to near Wallingford.
* Until Saturday evening.
* At  4:00 PM Tuesday the stage was 8.5 feet, or 0.5 feet above Flood
  Stage.
* Flood Stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* Forecast...rise to 8.9 feet, or 0.9 feet above Flood Stage, after 
  midnight tonight. Then begin falling and go below Flood Stage 
  Saturday evening.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet, Mike Mickelson Park South of Iowa 9 floods. 
  North Riverside Park North of Iowa 9 floods. Backwater from the 
  river causes School Creek to affect the low areas of Valley Drive.

&&

LAT...LON 4326 9483 4350 9491 4350 9485 4326 9471
      4326 9483                       

$$

Zogg
22 follow-up statements
940 
WGUS83 KDMX 040236
FLSDMX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
936 PM CDT Tue Apr 3 2018

...The Flood Warning continues for all or portions of the following 
rivers in Iowa...West Fork Des Moines River...

  Affecting the following counties in Iowa...Emmet
  
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.

&&

IAC063-050236-
/O.CON.KDMX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180409T0000Z/
/ESVI4.1.ER.180403T2044Z.180404T0100Z.180408T0000Z.NO/
936 PM CDT Tue Apr 3 2018

...Flood Warning remains in effect until Saturday evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  The West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville, or From the 
  Iowa-Minnesota border...to near Wallingford.
* Until Saturday evening.
* At  9:00 PM Tuesday the stage was 8.9 feet, or 0.9 feet above Flood
  Stage.
* Flood Stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* Forecast...continue falling and go below Flood Stage Saturday 
  evening.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet, Mike Mickelson Park South of Iowa 9 floods. 
  North Riverside Park North of Iowa 9 floods. Backwater from the 
  river causes School Creek to affect the low areas of Valley Drive.

&&

LAT...LON 4326 9483 4350 9491 4350 9485 4326 9471
      4326 9483                       

$$
903 
WGUS83 KDMX 040951
FLSDMX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
451 AM CDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...The Flood Warning continues for all or portions of the following 
rivers in Iowa...West Fork Des Moines River...

  Affecting the following counties in Iowa...Emmet
  
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.

&&

IAC063-050950-
/O.CON.KDMX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180409T0000Z/
/ESVI4.1.ER.180403T2044Z.180404T0100Z.180408T0000Z.NO/
451 AM CDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...Flood Warning remains in effect until Saturday evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  The West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville, or From the 
  Iowa-Minnesota border...to near Wallingford.
* Until Saturday evening.
* At  4:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 8.9 feet, or 0.9 feet above 
  Flood Stage.
* Flood Stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* Forecast...continue falling and go below Flood Stage Saturday 
  evening.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet, Mike Mickelson Park South of Iowa 9 floods. 
  North Riverside Park North of Iowa 9 floods. Backwater from the 
  river causes School Creek to affect the low areas of Valley Drive.

&&

LAT...LON 4326 9483 4350 9491 4350 9485 4326 9471
      4326 9483                       

$$
976 
WGUS83 KDMX 041436
FLSDMX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
936 AM CDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...The Flood Warning continues for all or portions of the following 
rivers in Iowa...West Fork Des Moines River...

  Affecting the following counties in Iowa...Emmet
  
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.

&&

IAC063-051435-
/O.CON.KDMX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180409T0000Z/
/ESVI4.1.ER.180403T2044Z.180404T0100Z.180408T0000Z.NO/
936 AM CDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...Flood Warning remains in effect until Saturday evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  The West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville, or From the 
  Iowa-Minnesota border...to near Wallingford.
* Until Saturday evening.
* At  9:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 8.9 feet, or 0.9 feet above 
  Flood Stage.
* Flood Stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* Forecast...continue falling and go below Flood Stage Saturday 
  evening.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet, Mike Mickelson Park South of Iowa 9 floods. 
  North Riverside Park North of Iowa 9 floods. Backwater from the 
  river causes School Creek to affect the low areas of Valley Drive.

&&

LAT...LON 4326 9483 4350 9491 4350 9485 4326 9471
      4326 9483                       

$$
069 
WGUS83 KDMX 042028
FLSDMX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
328 PM CDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...The Flood Warning continues for all or portions of the following 
rivers in Iowa...West Fork Des Moines River...

  Affecting the following counties in Iowa...Emmet
  
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.

&&

IAC063-052027-
/O.CON.KDMX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180409T0000Z/
/ESVI4.1.ER.180403T2044Z.180404T0100Z.180408T0000Z.NO/
328 PM CDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...Flood Warning remains in effect until Saturday evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  The West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville, or From the 
  Iowa-Minnesota border...to near Wallingford.
* Until Saturday evening.
* At  3:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 8.9 feet, or 0.9 feet above 
  Flood Stage.
* Flood Stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* Forecast...rise to 8.9 feet, or 0.9 feet above Flood Stage, this 
  evening. Then begin falling and go below Flood Stage Saturday 
  evening.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet, Mike Mickelson Park South of Iowa 9 floods. 
  North Riverside Park North of Iowa 9 floods. Backwater from the 
  river causes School Creek to affect the low areas of Valley Drive.

&&

LAT...LON 4326 9483 4350 9491 4350 9485 4326 9471
      4326 9483                       

$$
381 
WGUS83 KDMX 050227
FLSDMX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
927 PM CDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...The Flood Warning continues for all or portions of the following 
rivers in Iowa...West Fork Des Moines River...

  Affecting the following counties in Iowa...Emmet
  
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.

&&

IAC063-060226-
/O.CON.KDMX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180409T0000Z/
/ESVI4.1.ER.180403T2044Z.180404T0100Z.180408T0000Z.NO/
927 PM CDT Wed Apr 4 2018

...Flood Warning remains in effect until Saturday evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  The West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville, or From the 
  Iowa-Minnesota border...to near Wallingford.
* Until Saturday evening.
* At  9:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 8.9 feet, or 0.9 feet above 
  Flood Stage.
* Flood Stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* Forecast...continue falling and go below Flood Stage Saturday 
  evening.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet, Mike Mickelson Park South of Iowa 9 floods. 
  North Riverside Park North of Iowa 9 floods. Backwater from the 
  river causes School Creek to affect the low areas of Valley Drive.

&&

LAT...LON 4326 9483 4350 9491 4350 9485 4326 9471
      4326 9483                       

$$

Zogg
350 
WGUS83 KDMX 051235
FLSDMX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
735 AM CDT Thu Apr 5 2018

...The Flood Warning continues for all or portions of the following 
rivers in Iowa...West Fork Des Moines River...

  Affecting the following counties in Iowa...Emmet
  
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.

&&

IAC063-061235-
/O.CON.KDMX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180409T0000Z/
/ESVI4.1.ER.180403T2044Z.180404T0100Z.180408T0000Z.NO/
735 AM CDT Thu Apr 5 2018

...Flood Warning remains in effect until Saturday evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  The West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville, or From the 
  Iowa-Minnesota border...to near Wallingford.
* Until Saturday evening.
* At  7:00 AM Thursday the stage was 8.9 feet, or 0.9 feet above 
  Flood Stage.
* Flood Stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* Forecast...continue falling and go below Flood Stage Saturday 
  evening.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet, Mike Mickelson Park South of Iowa 9 floods. 
  North Riverside Park North of Iowa 9 floods. Backwater from the 
  river causes School Creek to affect the low areas of Valley Drive.

&&

LAT...LON 4326 9483 4350 9491 4350 9485 4326 9471
      4326 9483                       

$$
337 
WGUS83 KDMX 052056
FLSDMX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
356 PM CDT Thu Apr 5 2018

...The Flood Warning has been extended for all or portions of the 
following rivers in Iowa...West Fork Des Moines River...

  Affecting the following counties in Iowa...Emmet
  
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.

&&

IAC063-062057-
/O.EXT.KDMX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180410T0000Z/
/ESVI4.1.ER.180403T2044Z.180404T0100Z.180409T0000Z.NO/
356 PM CDT Thu Apr 5 2018

...Flood Warning now in effect until Sunday evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  The West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville, or From the 
  Iowa-Minnesota border...to near Wallingford.
* Until Sunday evening.
* At  3:00 PM Thursday the stage was 8.9 feet, or 0.9 feet above 
  Flood Stage.
* Flood Stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* Forecast...continue falling and go below Flood Stage Sunday 
  evening.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet, Mike Mickelson Park South of Iowa 9 floods. 
  North Riverside Park North of Iowa 9 floods. Backwater from the 
  river causes School Creek to affect the low areas of Valley Drive.

&&

LAT...LON 4326 9483 4350 9491 4350 9485 4326 9471
      4326 9483                       

$$
302 
WGUS83 KDMX 060136
FLSDMX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
836 PM CDT Thu Apr 5 2018

...The Flood Warning has been extended for all or portions of the 
following rivers in Iowa...West Fork Des Moines River...

  Affecting the following counties in Iowa...Emmet
  
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.

&&

IAC063-070135-
/O.EXT.KDMX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180410T0600Z/
/ESVI4.1.ER.180403T2044Z.180404T0100Z.180409T0600Z.NO/
836 PM CDT Thu Apr 5 2018

...Flood Warning now in effect until early Monday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  The West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville, or From the 
  Iowa-Minnesota border...to near Wallingford.
* Until early Monday morning.
* At  8:00 PM Thursday the stage was 8.8 feet, or 0.8 feet above 
  Flood Stage.
* Flood Stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* Forecast...continue falling and go below Flood Stage early Monday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet, Mike Mickelson Park South of Iowa 9 floods. 
  North Riverside Park North of Iowa 9 floods. Backwater from the 
  river causes School Creek to affect the low areas of Valley Drive.

&&

LAT...LON 4326 9483 4350 9491 4350 9485 4326 9471
      4326 9483                       

$$
739 
WGUS83 KDMX 060932
FLSDMX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
432 AM CDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...The Flood Warning continues for all or portions of the following 
rivers in Iowa...West Fork Des Moines River...

  Affecting the following counties in Iowa...Emmet
  
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.

&&

IAC063-070931-
/O.CON.KDMX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180410T0600Z/
/ESVI4.1.ER.180403T2044Z.180404T0100Z.180409T0600Z.NO/
432 AM CDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...Flood Warning remains in effect until early Monday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  The West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville, or From the 
  Iowa-Minnesota border...to near Wallingford.
* Until early Monday morning.
* At  4:00 AM Friday the stage was 8.8 feet, or 0.8 feet above Flood 
  Stage.
* Flood Stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* Forecast...continue falling and go below Flood Stage early Monday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet, Mike Mickelson Park South of Iowa 9 floods. 
  North Riverside Park North of Iowa 9 floods. Backwater from the 
  river causes School Creek to affect the low areas of Valley Drive.

&&

LAT...LON 4326 9483 4350 9491 4350 9485 4326 9471
      4326 9483                       

$$
731 
WGUS83 KDMX 061515
FLSDMX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
1015 AM CDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...The Flood Warning has been extended for all or portions of the 
following rivers in Iowa...West Fork Des Moines River...

  Affecting the following counties in Iowa...Emmet
  
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.

&&

IAC063-071514-
/O.EXT.KDMX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180410T1200Z/
/ESVI4.1.ER.180403T2044Z.180404T0100Z.180409T1200Z.NO/
1015 AM CDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...Flood Warning now in effect until Monday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  The West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville, or From the 
  Iowa-Minnesota border...to near Wallingford.
* Until Monday morning.
* At  9:00 AM Friday the stage was 8.8 feet, or 0.8 feet above Flood 
  Stage.
* Flood Stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* Forecast...continue falling and go below Flood Stage Monday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet, Mike Mickelson Park South of Iowa 9 floods. 
  North Riverside Park North of Iowa 9 floods. Backwater from the 
  river causes School Creek to affect the low areas of Valley Drive.

&&

LAT...LON 4326 9483 4350 9491 4350 9485 4326 9471
      4326 9483                       

$$
053 
WGUS83 KDMX 062051
FLSDMX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
351 PM CDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...The Flood Warning continues for all or portions of the following 
rivers in Iowa...West Fork Des Moines River...

  Affecting the following counties in Iowa...Emmet
  
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.

&&

IAC063-072050-
/O.CON.KDMX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180410T1200Z/
/ESVI4.1.ER.180403T2044Z.180404T0100Z.180409T1200Z.NO/
351 PM CDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...Flood Warning remains in effect until Monday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  The West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville, or From the 
  Iowa-Minnesota border...to near Wallingford.
* Until Monday morning.
* At  3:00 PM Friday the stage was 8.7 feet, or 0.7 feet above Flood 
  Stage.
* Flood Stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* Forecast...continue falling and go below Flood Stage Monday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet, Mike Mickelson Park South of Iowa 9 floods. 
  North Riverside Park North of Iowa 9 floods. Backwater from the 
  river causes School Creek to affect the low areas of Valley Drive.

&&

LAT...LON 4326 9483 4350 9491 4350 9485 4326 9471
      4326 9483                       

$$

Zogg
993 
WGUS83 KDMX 070059
FLSDMX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
759 PM CDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...The Flood Warning has been extended for all or portions of the 
following rivers in Iowa...West Fork Des Moines River...

  Affecting the following counties in Iowa...Emmet
  
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.

&&

IAC063-080058-
/O.EXT.KDMX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180410T0000Z/
/ESVI4.1.ER.180403T2044Z.180404T0100Z.180409T0000Z.NO/
759 PM CDT Fri Apr 6 2018

...Flood Warning now in effect until Sunday evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  The West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville, or From the 
  Iowa-Minnesota border...to near Wallingford.
* Until Sunday evening.
* At  7:00 PM Friday the stage was 8.7 feet, or 0.7 feet above Flood 
  Stage.
* Flood Stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* Forecast...continue falling and go below Flood Stage Sunday 
  evening.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet, Mike Mickelson Park South of Iowa 9 floods. 
  North Riverside Park North of Iowa 9 floods. Backwater from the 
  river causes School Creek to affect the low areas of Valley Drive.

&&

LAT...LON 4326 9483 4350 9491 4350 9485 4326 9471
      4326 9483                       

$$
665 
WGUS83 KDMX 071235
FLSDMX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
735 AM CDT Sat Apr 7 2018

...The Flood Warning continues for all or portions of the following 
rivers in Iowa...West Fork Des Moines River...

  Affecting the following counties in Iowa...Emmet
  
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.

&&

IAC063-081235-
/O.CON.KDMX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180410T0000Z/
/ESVI4.1.ER.180403T2044Z.180404T0100Z.180409T0000Z.NO/
735 AM CDT Sat Apr 7 2018

...Flood Warning remains in effect until Sunday evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  The West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville, or From the 
  Iowa-Minnesota border...to near Wallingford.
* Until Sunday evening.
* At  7:00 AM Saturday the stage was 8.6 feet, or 0.6 feet above 
  Flood Stage.
* Flood Stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* Forecast...continue falling and go below Flood Stage Sunday 
  evening.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet, Mike Mickelson Park South of Iowa 9 floods. 
  North Riverside Park North of Iowa 9 floods. Backwater from the 
  river causes School Creek to affect the low areas of Valley Drive.

&&

LAT...LON 4326 9483 4350 9491 4350 9485 4326 9471
      4326 9483                       

$$
342 
WGUS83 KDMX 071441
FLSDMX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
941 AM CDT Sat Apr 7 2018

...The Flood Warning has been extended for all or portions of the 
following rivers in Iowa...West Fork Des Moines River...

  Affecting the following counties in Iowa...Emmet
  
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.

&&

IAC063-081441-
/O.EXT.KDMX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180410T0600Z/
/ESVI4.1.ER.180403T2044Z.180404T0100Z.180409T0600Z.NO/
941 AM CDT Sat Apr 7 2018

...Flood Warning now in effect until early Monday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  The West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville, or From the 
  Iowa-Minnesota border...to near Wallingford.
* Until early Monday morning.
* At  9:00 AM Saturday the stage was 8.6 feet, or 0.6 feet above 
  Flood Stage.
* Flood Stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* Forecast...rise to 8.6 feet, or 0.6 feet above Flood Stage, this 
  afternoon. Then begin falling and go below Flood Stage early 
  Monday morning.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet, Mike Mickelson Park South of Iowa 9 floods. 
  North Riverside Park North of Iowa 9 floods. Backwater from the 
  river causes School Creek to affect the low areas of Valley Drive.

&&

LAT...LON 4326 9483 4350 9491 4350 9485 4326 9471
      4326 9483                       

$$
793 
WGUS83 KDMX 072058
FLSDMX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
358 PM CDT Sat Apr 7 2018

...The Flood Warning continues for all or portions of the following 
rivers in Iowa...West Fork Des Moines River...

  Affecting the following counties in Iowa...Emmet
  
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.

&&

IAC063-082058-
/O.CON.KDMX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180410T0600Z/
/ESVI4.1.ER.180403T2044Z.180404T0100Z.180409T0600Z.NO/
358 PM CDT Sat Apr 7 2018

...Flood Warning remains in effect until early Monday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  The West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville, or From the 
  Iowa-Minnesota border...to near Wallingford.
* Until early Monday morning.
* At  3:00 PM Saturday the stage was 8.5 feet, or 0.5 feet above 
  Flood Stage.
* Flood Stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* Forecast...continue falling and go below Flood Stage early Monday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet, Mike Mickelson Park South of Iowa 9 floods. 
  North Riverside Park North of Iowa 9 floods. Backwater from the 
  river causes School Creek to affect the low areas of Valley Drive.

&&

LAT...LON 4326 9483 4350 9491 4350 9485 4326 9471
      4326 9483                       

$$
953 
WGUS83 KDMX 080139
FLSDMX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
839 PM CDT Sat Apr 7 2018

...The Flood Warning has been extended for all or portions of the 
following rivers in Iowa...West Fork Des Moines River...

  Affecting the following counties in Iowa...Emmet
  
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.

&&

IAC063-090138-
/O.EXT.KDMX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ESVI4.1.ER.180403T2044Z.180404T0100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
839 PM CDT Sat Apr 7 2018

...Flood Warning now in effect until further notice...

The Flood Warning continues for
  The West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville, or From the 
  Iowa-Minnesota border...to near Wallingford.
* Until further notice.
* At  8:00 PM Saturday the stage was 8.5 feet, or 0.5 feet above 
  Flood Stage.
* Flood Stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* Forecast...fall to 7.9 feet Monday morning.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet, Mike Mickelson Park South of Iowa 9 floods. 
  North Riverside Park North of Iowa 9 floods. Backwater from the 
  river causes School Creek to affect the low areas of Valley Drive.

&&

LAT...LON 4326 9483 4350 9491 4350 9485 4326 9471
      4326 9483                       

$$
701 
WGUS83 KDMX 081250
FLSDMX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
750 AM CDT Sun Apr 8 2018

...The Flood Warning continues for all or portions of the following 
rivers in Iowa...West Fork Des Moines River...

  Affecting the following counties in Iowa...Emmet
  
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.

&&

IAC063-091249-
/O.CON.KDMX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ESVI4.1.ER.180403T2044Z.180404T0100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
750 AM CDT Sun Apr 8 2018

...Flood Warning remains in effect until further notice...

The Flood Warning continues for
  The West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville, or From the 
  Iowa-Minnesota border...to near Wallingford.
* Until further notice.
* At  7:00 AM Sunday the stage was 8.4 feet, or 0.4 feet above Flood 
  Stage.
* Flood Stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* Forecast...fall to 7.9 feet Monday morning.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet, Mike Mickelson Park South of Iowa 9 floods. 
  North Riverside Park North of Iowa 9 floods. Backwater from the 
  river causes School Creek to affect the low areas of Valley Drive.

&&

LAT...LON 4326 9483 4350 9491 4350 9485 4326 9471
      4326 9483                       

$$
969 
WGUS83 KDMX 081432
FLSDMX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
932 AM CDT Sun Apr 8 2018

...The Flood Warning continues for all or portions of the following 
rivers in Iowa...West Fork Des Moines River...

  Affecting the following counties in Iowa...Emmet
  
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.

&&

IAC063-091432-
/O.CON.KDMX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ESVI4.1.ER.180403T2044Z.180404T0100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
932 AM CDT Sun Apr 8 2018

...Flood Warning remains in effect until further notice...

The Flood Warning continues for
  The West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville, or From the 
  Iowa-Minnesota border...to near Wallingford.
* Until further notice.
* At  9:00 AM Sunday the stage was 8.4 feet, or 0.4 feet above Flood 
  Stage.
* Flood Stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* Forecast...rise to 8.4 feet, or 0.4 feet above Flood Stage, early 
  Sunday morning. Then begin falling.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet, Mike Mickelson Park South of Iowa 9 floods. 
  North Riverside Park North of Iowa 9 floods. Backwater from the 
  river causes School Creek to affect the low areas of Valley Drive.

&&

LAT...LON 4326 9483 4350 9491 4350 9485 4326 9471
      4326 9483                       

$$
618 
WGUS83 KDMX 082135
FLSDMX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
435 PM CDT Sun Apr 8 2018

...The Flood Warning continues for all or portions of the following 
rivers in Iowa...West Fork Des Moines River...

  Affecting the following counties in Iowa...Emmet
  
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.

&&

IAC063-092135-
/O.CON.KDMX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ESVI4.1.ER.180403T2044Z.180404T0100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
435 PM CDT Sun Apr 8 2018

...Flood Warning remains in effect until further notice...

The Flood Warning continues for
  The West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville, or From the 
  Iowa-Minnesota border...to near Wallingford.
* Until further notice.
* At  4:00 PM Sunday the stage was 8.3 feet, or 0.3 feet above Flood 
  Stage.
* Flood Stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* Forecast...rise to 8.4 feet, or 0.4 feet above Flood Stage, early 
  Sunday morning. Then begin falling.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet, Mike Mickelson Park South of Iowa 9 floods. 
  North Riverside Park North of Iowa 9 floods. Backwater from the 
  river causes School Creek to affect the low areas of Valley Drive.

&&

LAT...LON 4326 9483 4350 9491 4350 9485 4326 9471
      4326 9483                       

$$
344 
WGUS83 KDMX 090234
FLSDMX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
934 PM CDT Sun Apr 8 2018

...The Flood Warning continues for all or portions of the following 
rivers in Iowa...West Fork Des Moines River...

  Affecting the following counties in Iowa...Emmet
  
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.

&&

IAC063-100233-
/O.CON.KDMX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ESVI4.1.ER.180403T2044Z.180404T0100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
934 PM CDT Sun Apr 8 2018

...Flood Warning remains in effect until further notice...

The Flood Warning continues for
  The West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville, or From the 
  Iowa-Minnesota border...to near Wallingford.
* Until further notice.
* At  9:00 PM Sunday the stage was 8.2 feet, or 0.2 feet above Flood 
  Stage.
* Flood Stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* Forecast...fall to 7.1 feet Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet, Mike Mickelson Park South of Iowa 9 floods. 
  North Riverside Park North of Iowa 9 floods. Backwater from the 
  river causes School Creek to affect the low areas of Valley Drive.

&&

LAT...LON 4326 9483 4350 9491 4350 9485 4326 9471
      4326 9483                       

$$
309 
WGUS83 KDMX 090835
FLSDMX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
335 AM CDT Mon Apr 9 2018

...The Flood Warning continues for all or portions of the following 
rivers in Iowa...West Fork Des Moines River...

  Affecting the following counties in Iowa...Emmet
  
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.

&&

IAC063-100834-
/O.CON.KDMX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ESVI4.1.ER.180403T2044Z.180404T0100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
335 AM CDT Mon Apr 9 2018

...Flood Warning remains in effect until further notice...

The Flood Warning continues for
  The West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville, or From the 
  Iowa-Minnesota border...to near Wallingford.
* Until further notice.
* At  3:00 AM Monday the stage was 8.1 feet, or 0.1 feet above Flood 
  Stage.
* Flood Stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...Fall below flood stage Monday morning.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet, Mike Mickelson Park South of Iowa 9 floods. 
  North Riverside Park North of Iowa 9 floods. Backwater from the 
  river causes School Creek to affect the low areas of Valley Drive.

&&

LAT...LON 4326 9483 4350 9491 4350 9485 4326 9471
      4326 9483                       

$$
139 
WGUS83 KDMX 091549
FLSDMX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
1049 AM CDT Mon Apr 9 2018

...The Flood Warning has been cancelled for all or portions of the 
following rivers in Iowa...West Fork Des Moines River...

  Affecting the following counties in Iowa...Emmet
  
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.

&&

IAC063-091619-
/O.CAN.KDMX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180409T1549Z/
/ESVI4.1.ER.180403T2044Z.180404T0100Z.180409T1130Z.NO/
1049 AM CDT Mon Apr 9 2018

...Flood Warning is cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville, or From the 
  Iowa-Minnesota border...to near Wallingford.
* At 10:00 AM Monday the stage was 7.9 feet, or 0.1 feet below Flood 
  Stage.
* Forecast...fall to 7.3 feet Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet, Mike Mickelson Park South of Iowa 9 floods. 
  North Riverside Park North of Iowa 9 floods. Backwater from the 
  river causes School Creek to affect the low areas of Valley Drive.

&&

LAT...LON 4326 9483 4350 9491 4350 9485 4326 9471
      4326 9483                       

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Des Moines, IA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Apr 3, 3:45 PM CDT, 1 hour 3 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 3, 3:45 PM CDT, 1 hour 3 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
345 PM CDT Tue Apr 3 2018

.SHORT TERM.../Tonight through Wednesday/
Issued at 214 PM CDT Tue Apr 3 2018

Forecast Confidence...Medium/High

Strong upper level shortwave and associated sfc low will
continue to track off to the east overnight with high pressure
building in its wake. Still expecting a couple more hours of light
to moderate snow across northern Iowa /mainly north of US20/ as
another band of snow associated with the upper low moves through
the area. Additional snow amounts should be rather light...maybe
another inch or two. However winds are showing a definite uptick
as of 3pm with sustained northwest winds in the 15 to 25 mph
range and gusts approaching 40-45 mph. Thus...webcams across
northern counties are now showing some blowing/drifting snow. At
this point...will keep the Winter Storm Warning in place although
it is possible we could cancel it later this evening.

Along and south of the US 20 corridor...impacts have been more
muted due to road/ground temps near or above freezing and
generally less intense snowfall rates. However...with colder air
advecting into the region and winds increasing could see some
residual minor impacts through 7pm or so as the tail end of the
snow band pivots through.

Tonight...the snow will gradually end from west to east late this
evening...with partial clearing overnight. Overnight lows will be
darn right cold...in fact a few record to near record low
temperatures will be possible /see Climate section below./

Wednesday...surface high pressure will build into the area with
quiet but cold conditions more typical of early February vs early
April. High temperatures will range from the upper 20s in the snow
covered north to perhaps 40F in the far south.

.LONG TERM.../Wednesday night through Tuesday/
Issued at 214 PM CDT Tue Apr 3 2018

Forecast Confidence: Medium

Upper level pattern in the longer range will continue to be
dominated by broad troughing in the east and ridging along the
west coast. Thus the upper Midwest...including Iowa will remain in
a cold and moist northwest upper flow pattern right into the
upcoming weekend.

12z deterministic models coming into better agreement showing a
weak isentropically driven WAA precip event on Wednesday night
into early Thursday mainly across eastern Iowa. QPF amounts
should be rather light...but could yield light snow amounts.

Another more potent wave moving along a mid-level baroclinic zone
will yield another precip event over southern Iowa Thursday night
into Friday. Still some uncertainty with the exact track and
placement of this system but would not be surprised to see some areas
pick up accumulation snow. H8 temps falling into the teens below
zero will result in very chilly conditions in the 20s and 30s on
Friday...with only a very slight moderation into the 30s to near
40 on Saturday.

Finally...still keeping an eye on yet another potent system into
the upcoming weekend. 12Z GFS/ECMWF/Canadian are all in reasonable
agreement depicting anywhere from 0.25-0.75" of QPF. Thermal
profiles still support a majority of this pcpn falling as
snow...so significant snow accumulations are a possibility. With
this system still being nearly a week away, things can obviously
change so please keep up with later forecasts on this system.

&&

.AVIATION.../For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Wednesday afternoon/
Issued at 1241 PM CDT Tue Apr 3 2018

Late season winter storm continues to impact the area today.
Widespread IFR to LIFR conditions can be expected through early
evening due to a combination of low CIGS and occasional VSBYS due
to falling snow and fog. As the system tracks off to the east,
expect a gradual improvement to MVFR conditions and then to VFR as
we approach Wednesday morning. The other concern will be the
development of strong and gusty northwest winds this afternoon and
evening. Expect winds of 15 to 30 knots with higher gusts. Winds
too should gradually diminish by sunrise.

&&

.CLIMATE...

Unseasonable cold air will advect into Iowa overnight. Current
forecast has a number of locations approaching record low
temperatures overnight:

Lamoni...........Forecast 16F......Record 19F (1899)
Mason City.......Forecast 9F.......Record 9F (1995)
Des Moines.......Forecast 17F......Record 13F (1899)
Waterloo.........Forecast 14F......Record 4F (1975)
Ottumwa..........Forecast 17F......Record 15F (2000)

&&

.DMX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Winter Weather Advisory until 1 AM CDT Wednesday for IAZ023>028-
033>039-044>050-057>062-070-071.

Wind Advisory until 9 PM CDT this evening for IAZ072-073-081>083-
092>094.

Winter Storm Warning until 1 AM CDT Wednesday for IAZ004>007-
015>017.

&&

SHORT TERM...Fowle
LONG TERM...Fowle
AVIATION...Fowle
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 3, 10:24 AM CDT, 6 hours 24 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
1024 AM CDT Tue Apr 3 2018

IAZ004>007-015>017-041530-
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
1024 AM CDT Tue Apr 3 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Iowa.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight

A winter storm warning is in effect through this evening. Please
refer to the National Weather Service website at
weather.gov/desmoines for further details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

IAZ023>028-033>039-044>050-057>062-070-071-041530-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-
Boone-Story-Marshall-Tama-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-
Poweshiek-Cass-Adair-
1024 AM CDT Tue Apr 3 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Iowa.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight

A winter weather advisory is in effect through this evening.
Please refer to the National Weather Service website at
weather.gov/desmoines for further details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

IAZ072-073-081>083-092>094-041530-
Madison-Warren-Adams-Union-Clarke-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-
1024 AM CDT Tue Apr 3 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Iowa.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight

A wind advisory is in effect this afternoon and evening. Please
refer to the National Weather Service website at
weather.gov/desmoines for further details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

IAZ074-075-084>086-095>097-041530-
Marion-Mahaska-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Wayne-Appanoose-Davis-
1024 AM CDT Tue Apr 3 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Iowa.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight

Northwest winds of 20 to 30 mph with higher gusts are forecast
this afternoon and tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

In the hours before

Local storm report, Apr 3, 11:00 AM CDT, 5 hours 48 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DES MOINES IA
1100 AM CDT TUE APR 3 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1059 AM     SNOW             1 SSW ALGONA            43.06N 94.24W
04/03/2018  M4.1 INCH        KOSSUTH            IA   LAW ENFORCEMENT

&&
Local storm report, Apr 3, 11:38 AM CDT, 5 hours 10 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DES MOINES IA
1138 AM CDT TUE APR 3 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1138 AM     SNOW             1 NNW CLEAR LAKE        43.14N 93.38W
04/03/2018  M2.5 INCH        CERRO GORDO        IA   TRAINED SPOTTER

&&
Local storm report, Apr 3, 1:16 PM CDT, 3 hours 32 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DES MOINES IA
116 PM CDT TUE APR 3 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0116 PM     SNOW             1 NNW CLEAR LAKE        43.14N 93.38W
04/03/2018  M3.0 INCH        CERRO GORDO        IA   TRAINED SPOTTER

&&
Local storm report, Apr 3, 3:38 PM CDT, 1 hour 10 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DES MOINES IA
338 PM CDT TUE APR 3 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0300 PM     SNOW             CLEAR LAKE              43.14N 93.37W
04/03/2018  M3.8 INCH        CERRO GORDO        IA   PUBLIC

            REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.

&&

KLP

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 3, 4:19 AM CDTWind AdvisoryDMXAdair, Adams, Appanoose, Audubon, Boone, Carroll and 23 more21 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.