Curious Kids' Museum, IA Weather Warnings

Flood Warning issued June 28 at 3:27AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River at Cedar Falls affecting Black Hawk County. Des Moines River near Stratford affecting Boone, Hamilton and Webster Counties. East Fork Des Moines River near Algona affecting Humboldt and Kossuth Counties. Des Moines River at Fort Dodge affecting Webster County. West Fork Des Moines River at Humboldt affecting Humboldt County. West Fork Des Moines River at Emmetsburg affecting Palo Alto and Pocahontas Counties. West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville affecting Emmet County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...The Des Moines River at Fort Dodge, or from the municipal power dam to Lehigh. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water threatens the Phinney Park riverside trail along the west bank. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 16.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 10.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.4 feet on 06/08/2008. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. For the latest river and stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water. River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast precipitation over the next 24 hours.

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