Lakeside Post Office (historical), IA Weather Warnings

Flood Warning issued June 29 at 10:49AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Des Moines River near Stratford affecting Hamilton, Boone and Webster 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. East Fork Des Moines River near Algona affecting Humboldt and Kossuth Counties. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...The West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville, or from the Iowa-Minnesota border to near Wallingford. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 16.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to gradually fall, but remain in major flood through at least July 3. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. For the latest river and stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water. 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. River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast precipitation over the next 24 hours.

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