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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
1036 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

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Adams-Union-Clarke-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne-
Including the cities of Leon, Corydon, Lamoni, Allerton,
Humeston, Osceola, Mount Ayr, Bedford, Creston, New Market,
Seymour, Lenox, and Corning
1036 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be 
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Iowa, including 
  the following counties, Clarke, Decatur, Ringgold, Union, Wayne, 
  Adams, and Taylor.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, 
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. 
  Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Soil moisture is relatively high due to recent heavy
    rainfall. Additional rainfall tonight may lead to flash
    flooding.
    flooding.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to 
weather.gov/desmoines/water.

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