* WHAT. Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE. In northeast Iowa, Allamakee, Chickasaw, Floyd, Howard, Mitchell and Winneshiek Counties. In southeast Minnesota, Dodge, Fillmore, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha and Winona Counties. In west central Wisconsin, Buffalo County. * WHEN. From Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - Multiple rounds of rainfall are expected Friday and Saturday. With many soils saturated and streams already running high due to abundant rain over the past several weeks, this additional rain may result in rapid rises in creeks and streams with urban flooding also possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

The National Weather Service in Des Moines IA has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Iowa. Cedar River at Cedar Falls affecting Black Hawk county. Winnebago River at Mason City affecting Worth, Cerro Gordo and Floyd counties. Shell Rock River at Shell Rock affecting Butler, Black Hawk and Bremer counties. Des Moines River at Fort Dodge affecting Webster County. Des Moines River near Stratford affecting Webster, Hamilton and Boone Counties. . Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Iowa. West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville affecting Emmet County. West Fork Des Moines River at Humboldt affecting Humboldt County. West Fork Des Moines River at Emmetsburg affecting Palo Alto and Pocahontas Counties. East Fork Des Moines River near Algona affecting Kossuth and Humboldt Counties. .These forecasts are highly dependent on forecast rainfall amounts on Friday and Saturday, therefore the crest values are conditional on the forecast rainfall occurring. * WHAT. Flooding is possible. * WHERE. The Cedar River at Cedar Falls, or from the West Fork Cedar River to the Cedar Falls-Waterloo city limits. * WHEN. From Monday evening to Thursday, June 27. * IMPACTS. At 89.0 feet, County Rd C57 is closed between N Union Rd and Waverly Rd. At 91.0 feet, Water affects Big Woods Rd south of Dunkerton Rd as well as the north parking lot of Island Park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 8:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 83.5 feet. - Forecast. Flood stage may be reached Monday evening. - Flood stage is 89.0 feet. - This forecast is highly dependent on forecast rainfall amounts on Friday and Saturday, therefore the crest value is conditional on the forecast rainfall occurring.

The National Weather Service in Des Moines IA has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Iowa. Cedar River at Cedar Falls affecting Black Hawk county. Winnebago River at Mason City affecting Worth, Cerro Gordo and Floyd counties. Shell Rock River at Shell Rock affecting Butler, Black Hawk and Bremer counties. Des Moines River at Fort Dodge affecting Webster County. Des Moines River near Stratford affecting Webster, Hamilton and Boone Counties. . Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Iowa. West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville affecting Emmet County. West Fork Des Moines River at Humboldt affecting Humboldt County. West Fork Des Moines River at Emmetsburg affecting Palo Alto and Pocahontas Counties. East Fork Des Moines River near Algona affecting Kossuth and Humboldt Counties. .These forecasts are highly dependent on forecast rainfall amounts on Friday and Saturday, therefore the crest values are conditional on the forecast rainfall occurring. * WHAT. Flooding is possible. * WHERE. The Shell Rock River at Shell Rock, or from Flood Creek near Clarksville to the Cedar River. * WHEN. From Monday afternoon to Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS. At 12.0 feet, Water affects S Prairie St. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 8:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.4 feet. - Forecast. Flood stage may be reached early Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - This forecast is highly dependent on forecast rainfall amounts on Friday and Saturday, therefore the crest value is conditional on the forecast rainfall occurring.

The National Weather Service in Des Moines IA has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Iowa. Cedar River at Cedar Falls affecting Black Hawk county. Winnebago River at Mason City affecting Worth, Cerro Gordo and Floyd counties. Shell Rock River at Shell Rock affecting Butler, Black Hawk and Bremer counties. Des Moines River at Fort Dodge affecting Webster County. Des Moines River near Stratford affecting Webster, Hamilton and Boone Counties. . Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Iowa. West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville affecting Emmet County. West Fork Des Moines River at Humboldt affecting Humboldt County. West Fork Des Moines River at Emmetsburg affecting Palo Alto and Pocahontas Counties. East Fork Des Moines River near Algona affecting Kossuth and Humboldt Counties. .These forecasts are highly dependent on forecast rainfall amounts on Friday and Saturday, therefore the crest values are conditional on the forecast rainfall occurring. * WHAT. Flooding is possible. * WHERE. The Winnebago River at Mason City, or from Beaver Creek near Fertile to the Shell Rock River near Rockford. * WHEN. From Sunday morning to Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS. At 10.0 feet, Widespread flooding occurs at city parks. Water reaches the underside of the 12th St NE bridge at the piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 8:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 6.7 feet. - Forecast. Flood stage may be reached Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - This forecast is highly dependent on forecast rainfall amounts on Friday and Saturday, therefore the crest value is conditional on the forecast rainfall occurring.

* WHAT. Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE. Portions of Iowa, including the following counties, Allamakee, Chickasaw, Floyd, Howard, Mitchell and Winneshiek, southeast Minnesota, including the following counties, Dodge, Fillmore, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha and Winona, and west central Wisconsin, including the following county, Buffalo. * WHEN. From 7 AM CDT Friday through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - Multiple rounds of rainfall are expected Friday and Saturday. With many soils saturated and streams already running high due to abundant rain over the past several weeks, this additional rain may result in rapid rises in creeks and streams with urban flooding also possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

An increasing risk of heavy rainfall and flash flooding is anticipated over far northern Iowa Friday evening and overnight. Though storms may be ongoing Friday afternoon, the heaviest rainfall is expected late Friday evening to around dawn Saturday morning. Some uncertainty remains as to the exact axis of heaviest rainfall, but current indications are that the heaviest rainfall will be nearer the Iowa Minnesota border. If you live in or near the watch, please monitor later statements for updates. Review flooding safety plans now and be prepared if you must take action. * WHAT. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE. Portions of north central and northwest Iowa, including the following counties, in north central Iowa, Cerro Gordo, Hancock, Kossuth, Winnebago and Worth. In northwest Iowa, Emmet and Palo Alto. * WHEN. From Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - Expected rainfall totals of 3 to 5 inches with locally higher amounts are possible. Rapid rises in creeks, streams and urban flooding will be possible. Field flooding and washed out county roads will also be possible. Rainfall rates may approach 2 inches per hour in the heavier storms. Nighttime flooding is especially dangerous due to the lack of light and visibility of impacts.