Lammers 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...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This event has resulted in the new flood of record. * WHERE...The West Fork Des Moines River at Emmetsburg, or from near Graettinger to Cylinder Creek near West Bend. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.5 feet, US 18 is closed. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 14.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.9 feet this morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.8 feet on 04/12/1969. 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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