BOONE, Iowa—Saturated ground and heavy rain led to the National Weather Service issuing a Flood Warning affecting Boone and Story Counties until Thursday morning:
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a * Flood Warning for Urban Areas and Small Streams in... Story County in central Iowa... Boone County in central Iowa... * Until 900 AM CDT Thursday. * At 903 PM CDT, local law enforcement reported flooding causing road closures in Boone and Story Counties. Although flood waters are expected to slowly subside overnight, overland flooding impacts will continue to affect area roadways. Check with local county officials for the latest road information. * Some locations that will experience flooding include... Ames, Boone, Nevada, Story City, Ogden, Roland, Gilbert, Iowa State Center, Boone Speedway, Colo, Zearing, McCallsburg, Kelley, Boxholm, Pilot Mound, Luther, Fraser, Beaver, Berkley and Boone Municipal Airport. This warning replaces the earlier Flood Warnings in effect for these areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Never drive around barricades. Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other drainage areas and low lying spots.
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