In the early morning hours of Wednesday, a flash flood warning was issued for our area. It was scheduled to be in effect until 8:15 today. But as of now, Boone County is under a Flood Watch until 7 on Thursday morning. With recent heavy rains and more on the way, the National Weather Service says there is a potential for more serious flooding in the southern half of Iowa by week’s end. A widespread swath of 1.5 to 3 inches of rainfall totals with higher amounts over 4 to 5 inches are anticipated this afternoon into early Thursday. This heavy rain will fall on top of an already saturated ground from rains earlier this week….and of course last week’s gully washer.
Intense rainfall rates are likely with these storms where 2 to 4 inches per hour rates will be common this afternoon and tonight.
Be prepared for water over roads due to rapid rises on creeks and streams or even water flowing from farm fields. If a road is closed or if water is running over it, please find an alternate route. Turn Around Don`t Drown.
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