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2018 [KDMX] DES_MOINES Flash Flood (FF) Warning (W) Number 20

Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product

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Storm Based Warning History

225 
WGUS53 KDMX 010102
FFWDMX
IAC153-010700-
/O.NEW.KDMX.FF.W.0020.180701T0102Z-180701T0700Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
802 PM CDT SAT JUN 30 2018

The National Weather Service in Des Moines  has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Northern Polk County in central Iowa...

* Until 200 AM CDT.

* At 801 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain across the warned area. Over two inches of rain have 
  already fallen over portions of Ankeny and Elkhart. Flash flooding 
  is expected to begin shortly.

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
  Ankeny, Polk City, Granger, Saylorville Lake, Big Creek Lake,
  Elkhart, Alleman, Sheldahl and Big Creek State Park.

This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 93 and 101.

Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the 
warned area this evening and overnight.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

&&

LAT...LON 4173 9335 4173 9381 4186 9382 4186 9357
      4181 9357 4184 9335

$$

MF
123 
WGUS73 KDMX 010157
FFSDMX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
857 PM CDT SAT JUN 30 2018

IAC153-010700-
/O.CON.KDMX.FF.W.0020.000000T0000Z-180701T0700Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Polk IA-
857 PM CDT SAT JUN 30 2018

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 AM CDT FOR
NORTHERN POLK COUNTY...

At 855 PM CDT, trained weather spotters reported flash flooding in 
northern Polk County including Ankeny. Three to five inches of rain 
have already fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring with water 
over several roads and streams and creeks out of banks.  The 
flooding severity is expected to worsen as additional heavy rain 
falls!

Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Ankeny, Polk City, Granger, Saylorville Lake, Big Creek Lake,
Elkhart, Alleman, Sheldahl and Big Creek State Park.

Additional rainfall amounts of one to three inches are possible in 
the warned area.  

This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 93 and 101.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

&&

LAT...LON 4173 9335 4173 9381 4186 9382 4186 9357
      4181 9357 4184 9335

$$

MF
866 
WGUS73 KDMX 010237
FFSDMX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
937 PM CDT SAT JUN 30 2018

IAC153-010700-
/O.CON.KDMX.FF.W.0020.000000T0000Z-180701T0700Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Polk IA-
937 PM CDT SAT JUN 30 2018

...THIS IS A FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR the DES MOINES METRO AREA...

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 AM CDT FOR
NORTHERN POLK COUNTY...

At 935 PM CDT, trained weather spotters reported widespread and 
severe flash flooding in Polk County with water rescues in progress. 
Over five inches of rainfalll have fallen. 

This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for the DES MOINES METRO AREA. This 
is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Ankeny, Polk City, Granger, Saylorville Lake, Big Creek Lake,
Elkhart, Alleman, Sheldahl and Big Creek State Park.

Additional rainfall amounts of two to four inches are possible in 
the warned area through tonight.

This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 93 and 101.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now. This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

Please report flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you
can do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 4173 9335 4173 9381 4186 9382 4186 9357
      4181 9357 4184 9335

$$

MF
947 
WGUS73 KDMX 010628
FFSDMX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
128 AM CDT SUN JUL 1 2018

IAC153-010700-
/O.CON.KDMX.FF.W.0020.000000T0000Z-180701T0700Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Polk IA-
128 AM CDT SUN JUL 1 2018

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 AM CDT FOR
NORTHERN POLK COUNTY...

At 127 AM CDT, local law enforcement reported heavy rain and flash 
flooding across the warned area. 3 to 8 inches of rain have already 
fallen. Flash flooding is occurring with reports of stranded 
vehicles, roads blocked by water, and creeks and streams out of 
banks.  

Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Ankeny, Polk City, Granger, Saylorville Lake, Big Creek Lake,
Elkhart, Alleman, Sheldahl and Big Creek State Park.

Additional rainfall amounts of one to two inches are possible in the 
warned area the remainder of tonight.

This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 93 and 101.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

&&

LAT...LON 4173 9335 4173 9381 4186 9382 4186 9357
      4181 9357 4184 9335

$$

MF
Permalink to 201807010102-KDMX-WGUS53-FFWDMX
225 
WGUS53 KDMX 010102
FFWDMX
IAC153-010700-
/O.NEW.KDMX.FF.W.0020.180701T0102Z-180701T0700Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
802 PM CDT SAT JUN 30 2018

The National Weather Service in Des Moines  has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Northern Polk County in central Iowa...

* Until 200 AM CDT.

* At 801 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain across the warned area. Over two inches of rain have 
  already fallen over portions of Ankeny and Elkhart. Flash flooding 
  is expected to begin shortly.

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
  Ankeny, Polk City, Granger, Saylorville Lake, Big Creek Lake,
  Elkhart, Alleman, Sheldahl and Big Creek State Park.

This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 93 and 101.

Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the 
warned area this evening and overnight.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

&&

LAT...LON 4173 9335 4173 9381 4186 9382 4186 9357
      4181 9357 4184 9335

$$

MF
Permalink to 201807010157-KDMX-WGUS73-FFSDMX
123 
WGUS73 KDMX 010157
FFSDMX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
857 PM CDT SAT JUN 30 2018

IAC153-010700-
/O.CON.KDMX.FF.W.0020.000000T0000Z-180701T0700Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Polk IA-
857 PM CDT SAT JUN 30 2018

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 AM CDT FOR
NORTHERN POLK COUNTY...

At 855 PM CDT, trained weather spotters reported flash flooding in 
northern Polk County including Ankeny. Three to five inches of rain 
have already fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring with water 
over several roads and streams and creeks out of banks.  The 
flooding severity is expected to worsen as additional heavy rain 
falls!

Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Ankeny, Polk City, Granger, Saylorville Lake, Big Creek Lake,
Elkhart, Alleman, Sheldahl and Big Creek State Park.

Additional rainfall amounts of one to three inches are possible in 
the warned area.  

This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 93 and 101.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

&&

LAT...LON 4173 9335 4173 9381 4186 9382 4186 9357
      4181 9357 4184 9335

$$

MF
Permalink to 201807010237-KDMX-WGUS73-FFSDMX
866 
WGUS73 KDMX 010237
FFSDMX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
937 PM CDT SAT JUN 30 2018

IAC153-010700-
/O.CON.KDMX.FF.W.0020.000000T0000Z-180701T0700Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Polk IA-
937 PM CDT SAT JUN 30 2018

...THIS IS A FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR the DES MOINES METRO AREA...

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 AM CDT FOR
NORTHERN POLK COUNTY...

At 935 PM CDT, trained weather spotters reported widespread and 
severe flash flooding in Polk County with water rescues in progress. 
Over five inches of rainfalll have fallen. 

This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for the DES MOINES METRO AREA. This 
is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Ankeny, Polk City, Granger, Saylorville Lake, Big Creek Lake,
Elkhart, Alleman, Sheldahl and Big Creek State Park.

Additional rainfall amounts of two to four inches are possible in 
the warned area through tonight.

This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 93 and 101.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now. This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

Please report flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you
can do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 4173 9335 4173 9381 4186 9382 4186 9357
      4181 9357 4184 9335

$$

MF
Permalink to 201807010628-KDMX-WGUS73-FFSDMX
947 
WGUS73 KDMX 010628
FFSDMX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
128 AM CDT SUN JUL 1 2018

IAC153-010700-
/O.CON.KDMX.FF.W.0020.000000T0000Z-180701T0700Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Polk IA-
128 AM CDT SUN JUL 1 2018

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 AM CDT FOR
NORTHERN POLK COUNTY...

At 127 AM CDT, local law enforcement reported heavy rain and flash 
flooding across the warned area. 3 to 8 inches of rain have already 
fallen. Flash flooding is occurring with reports of stranded 
vehicles, roads blocked by water, and creeks and streams out of 
banks.  

Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Ankeny, Polk City, Granger, Saylorville Lake, Big Creek Lake,
Elkhart, Alleman, Sheldahl and Big Creek State Park.

Additional rainfall amounts of one to two inches are possible in the 
warned area the remainder of tonight.

This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 93 and 101.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

&&

LAT...LON 4173 9335 4173 9381 4186 9382 4186 9357
      4181 9357 4184 9335

$$

MF

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