Scattered thunderstorms will continue to persist across the area this afternoon into this evening. Small hail, gusty winds and locally heavy rainfall is expected with stronger thunderstorms.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota. South Dakota. Iowa. James River above Yankton affecting Yankton County. James River near Mitchell affecting Davison and Hanson Counties. Big Sioux River at Akron affecting Union and Plymouth Counties. West Fork Des Moines River near Avoca affecting Cottonwood and Murray Counties. James River near Scotland affecting Bon Homme, Hutchinson and Yankton Counties. Big Sioux River near Richland affecting Union and Plymouth Counties. Big Sioux River at Sioux Falls I-90 affecting Minnehaha County. Big Sioux River at Brandon affecting Minnehaha, Lincoln and Lyon Counties. Big Sioux River above Hawarden affecting Sioux, Lincoln and Union Counties. Spirit Lake near Orleans affecting Dickinson County. West Okoboji Lake near Milford affecting Dickinson County. Little Sioux River at Cherokee affecting Cherokee County. Little Sioux River at Spencer affecting Clay County. Little Sioux River near Milford affecting Dickinson County. Little Sioux River above Spencer / Highway 18 affecting Clay County. West Fork Des Moines River at Jackson affecting Jackson County. West Fork Des Moines River near Windom affecting Jackson and Cottonwood Counties. * WHAT. Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE. West Fork Des Moines River at Jackson. * WHEN. Until Wednesday, July 10. * IMPACTS. At 13.5 feet, The lower levees in Jackson are overtopped. Water begins to approach the edge of Highway 71 in Jackson and may approach some structures. Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on W Ashley St. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 8:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.2 feet. - Recent Activity. The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM CDT Wednesday was 13.4 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to fall below flood stage Tuesday and continue falling to 11.7 feet Wednesday, July 10. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota. South Dakota. Iowa. James River above Yankton affecting Yankton County. James River near Mitchell affecting Davison and Hanson Counties. Big Sioux River at Akron affecting Union and Plymouth Counties. West Fork Des Moines River near Avoca affecting Cottonwood and Murray Counties. James River near Scotland affecting Bon Homme, Hutchinson and Yankton Counties. Big Sioux River near Richland affecting Union and Plymouth Counties. Big Sioux River at Sioux Falls I-90 affecting Minnehaha County. Big Sioux River at Brandon affecting Minnehaha, Lincoln and Lyon Counties. Big Sioux River above Hawarden affecting Sioux, Lincoln and Union Counties. Spirit Lake near Orleans affecting Dickinson County. West Okoboji Lake near Milford affecting Dickinson County. Little Sioux River at Cherokee affecting Cherokee County. Little Sioux River at Spencer affecting Clay County. Little Sioux River near Milford affecting Dickinson County. Little Sioux River above Spencer / Highway 18 affecting Clay County. West Fork Des Moines River at Jackson affecting Jackson County. West Fork Des Moines River near Windom affecting Jackson and Cottonwood Counties. * WHAT. Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE. Little Sioux River near Milford. * WHEN. Until further notice. * IMPACTS. At 13.0 feet, Flooding of agricultural and pasture land begins. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 7:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.9 feet. - Recent Activity. The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:15 PM CDT Wednesday was 14.3 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to fall into Thursday before rising briefly again Friday to a crest of 13.9 feet. It is then expected to fall again. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota. South Dakota. Iowa. James River above Yankton affecting Yankton County. James River near Mitchell affecting Davison and Hanson Counties. Big Sioux River at Akron affecting Union and Plymouth Counties. West Fork Des Moines River near Avoca affecting Cottonwood and Murray Counties. James River near Scotland affecting Bon Homme, Hutchinson and Yankton Counties. Big Sioux River near Richland affecting Union and Plymouth Counties. Big Sioux River at Sioux Falls I-90 affecting Minnehaha County. Big Sioux River at Brandon affecting Minnehaha, Lincoln and Lyon Counties. Big Sioux River above Hawarden affecting Sioux, Lincoln and Union Counties. Spirit Lake near Orleans affecting Dickinson County. West Okoboji Lake near Milford affecting Dickinson County. Little Sioux River at Cherokee affecting Cherokee County. Little Sioux River at Spencer affecting Clay County. Little Sioux River near Milford affecting Dickinson County. Little Sioux River above Spencer / Highway 18 affecting Clay County. West Fork Des Moines River at Jackson affecting Jackson County. West Fork Des Moines River near Windom affecting Jackson and Cottonwood Counties. * WHAT. Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE. Little Sioux River at Spencer. * WHEN. Until further notice. * IMPACTS. At 12.0 feet, Most of the floodplain through the center of Spencer is flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 7:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Recent Activity. The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:15 PM CDT Wednesday was 13.0 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to fall to 11.8 feet Monday evening. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa. Des Moines River at Fort Dodge affecting Webster County. West Fork Des Moines River at Humboldt affecting Humboldt County. West Fork Des Moines River at Emmetsburg affecting Palo Alto and Pocahontas Counties. West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville affecting Emmet County. .Flood waters continue to slowly recede across the Upper Des Moines River Basin. However the recession will be gradual, with water levels still high, and moderate to major flooding still in progress in several locations. * WHAT. Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE. The West Fork Des Moines River at Emmetsburg, or from near Graettinger to Cylinder Creek near West Bend. * WHEN. Until further notice. * IMPACTS. At 13.0 feet, Closure of Iowa 4 is likely. Water threatens some of the airport runways. Water flows into Boggess gravel pits. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 3:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.6 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to continue to slowly fall but remain in moderate flood stage through into early Saturday. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa. Des Moines River at Fort Dodge affecting Webster County. West Fork Des Moines River at Humboldt affecting Humboldt County. West Fork Des Moines River at Emmetsburg affecting Palo Alto and Pocahontas Counties. West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville affecting Emmet County. .Flood waters continue to slowly recede across the Upper Des Moines River Basin. However the recession will be gradual, with water levels still high, and moderate to major flooding still in progress in several locations. * WHAT. Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE. The West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville, or from the Iowa-Minnesota border to near Wallingford. * WHEN. Until further notice. * IMPACTS. At 13.0 feet, Backwater from the river causes School Creek to flood Valley Dr. Burr Oak Rd. and some other secondary roads in rural Emmet County may be closed. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 3:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.4 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to continue to slowly fall but remain in moderate flood stage through early next week. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa. Cedar River at Cedar Falls affecting Black Hawk County. Des Moines River at Fort Dodge affecting Webster County. Shell Rock River at Shell Rock affecting Bremer, Black Hawk and Butler Counties. West Fork Des Moines River at Humboldt affecting Humboldt County. West Fork Des Moines River at Emmetsburg affecting Pocahontas and Palo Alto Counties. West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville affecting Emmet County. * WHAT. Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE. The West Fork Des Moines River at Emmetsburg, or from near Graettinger to Cylinder Creek near West Bend. * WHEN. Until further notice. * IMPACTS. At 13.0 feet, Closure of Iowa 4 is likely. Water threatens some of the airport runways. Water flows into Boggess gravel pits. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 10:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.4 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to continue to slowly fall but remain in moderate flood stage through into early Saturday. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History. This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.4 feet on 03/25/2019.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa. Cedar River at Cedar Falls affecting Black Hawk County. Des Moines River at Fort Dodge affecting Webster County. Shell Rock River at Shell Rock affecting Bremer, Black Hawk and Butler Counties. West Fork Des Moines River at Humboldt affecting Humboldt County. West Fork Des Moines River at Emmetsburg affecting Pocahontas and Palo Alto Counties. West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville affecting Emmet County. * WHAT. Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE. The West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville, or from the Iowa-Minnesota border to near Wallingford. * WHEN. Until further notice. * IMPACTS. At 13.0 feet, Backwater from the river causes School Creek to flood Valley Dr. Burr Oak Rd. and some other secondary roads in rural Emmet County may be closed. At 14.5 feet, Water affects residences along W 1st St north and south of Iowa 9. and along Valley Dr. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 10:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.2 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to continue to slowly fall but remain in moderate flood stage through early next week. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History. This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.3 feet on 04/14/1984.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa. Cedar River at Cedar Falls affecting Black Hawk County. Shell Rock River at Shell Rock affecting Bremer, Black Hawk and Butler Counties. Des Moines River at Fort Dodge affecting Webster County. West Fork Des Moines River at Humboldt affecting Humboldt County. West Fork Des Moines River at Emmetsburg affecting Pocahontas and Palo Alto Counties. West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville affecting Emmet County. * WHAT. Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE. The West Fork Des Moines River at Emmetsburg, or from near Graettinger to Cylinder Creek near West Bend. * WHEN. Until further notice. * IMPACTS. At 13.0 feet, Closure of Iowa 4 is likely. Water threatens some of the airport runways. Water flows into Boggess gravel pits. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 2:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.4 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to continue to slowly fall but remain in moderate flood stage through into early Saturday. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History. This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.4 feet on 03/25/2019.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa. Cedar River at Cedar Falls affecting Black Hawk County. Shell Rock River at Shell Rock affecting Bremer, Black Hawk and Butler Counties. Des Moines River at Fort Dodge affecting Webster County. West Fork Des Moines River at Humboldt affecting Humboldt County. West Fork Des Moines River at Emmetsburg affecting Pocahontas and Palo Alto Counties. West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville affecting Emmet County. * WHAT. Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE. The West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville, or from the Iowa-Minnesota border to near Wallingford. * WHEN. Until further notice. * IMPACTS. At 13.0 feet, Backwater from the river causes School Creek to flood Valley Dr. Burr Oak Rd. and some other secondary roads in rural Emmet County may be closed. At 14.5 feet, Water affects residences along W 1st St north and south of Iowa 9. and along Valley Dr. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 2:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.3 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to continue to slowly fall but remain in moderate flood stage through early next week. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History. This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.3 feet on 04/14/1984.

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South Dakota. Iowa. James River above Yankton affecting Yankton County. James River near Scotland affecting Hutchinson, Yankton and Bon Homme Counties. Big Sioux River at Akron affecting Plymouth and Union Counties. Little Sioux River at Cherokee affecting Cherokee County. . The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Dakota. Iowa. Minnesota. Big Sioux River at Sioux Falls I-90 affecting Minnehaha County. Big Sioux River above Hawarden affecting Union, Sioux and Lincoln Counties. West Fork Des Moines River at Jackson affecting Jackson County. James River near Mitchell affecting Hanson and Davison Counties. Big Sioux River near Richland affecting Plymouth and Union Counties. Spirit Lake near Orleans affecting Dickinson County. West Okoboji Lake near Milford affecting Dickinson County. Little Sioux River at Spencer affecting Clay County. Little Sioux River near Milford affecting Dickinson County. Little Sioux River above Spencer / Highway 18 affecting Clay County. West Fork Des Moines River near Windom affecting Jackson and Cottonwood Counties. West Fork Des Moines River near Avoca affecting Murray and Cottonwood Counties. * WHAT. Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE. West Fork Des Moines River at Jackson. * WHEN. Until Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS. At 13.5 feet, The lower levees in Jackson are overtopped. Water begins to approach the edge of Highway 71 in Jackson and may approach some structures. Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on W Ashley St. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 9:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Recent Activity. The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 AM CDT Thursday was 13.2 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to fall below flood stage Tuesday morning and continue falling to 11.6 feet Thursday, July 11. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Stay up to date with the latest river observations and forecasts at: www.water.noaa.gov

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South Dakota. Iowa. James River above Yankton affecting Yankton County. James River near Scotland affecting Hutchinson, Yankton and Bon Homme Counties. Big Sioux River at Akron affecting Plymouth and Union Counties. Little Sioux River at Cherokee affecting Cherokee County. . The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Dakota. Iowa. Minnesota. Big Sioux River at Sioux Falls I-90 affecting Minnehaha County. Big Sioux River above Hawarden affecting Union, Sioux and Lincoln Counties. West Fork Des Moines River at Jackson affecting Jackson County. James River near Mitchell affecting Hanson and Davison Counties. Big Sioux River near Richland affecting Plymouth and Union Counties. Spirit Lake near Orleans affecting Dickinson County. West Okoboji Lake near Milford affecting Dickinson County. Little Sioux River at Spencer affecting Clay County. Little Sioux River near Milford affecting Dickinson County. Little Sioux River above Spencer / Highway 18 affecting Clay County. West Fork Des Moines River near Windom affecting Jackson and Cottonwood Counties. West Fork Des Moines River near Avoca affecting Murray and Cottonwood Counties. * WHAT. Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE. Little Sioux River near Milford. * WHEN. Until further notice. * IMPACTS. At 13.0 feet, Flooding of agricultural and pasture land begins. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 8:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.6 feet. - Recent Activity. The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 AM CDT Thursday was 13.9 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to fall to 12.4 feet Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Stay up to date with the latest river observations and forecasts at: www.water.noaa.gov

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South Dakota. Iowa. James River above Yankton affecting Yankton County. James River near Scotland affecting Hutchinson, Yankton and Bon Homme Counties. Big Sioux River at Akron affecting Plymouth and Union Counties. Little Sioux River at Cherokee affecting Cherokee County. . The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Dakota. Iowa. Minnesota. Big Sioux River at Sioux Falls I-90 affecting Minnehaha County. Big Sioux River above Hawarden affecting Union, Sioux and Lincoln Counties. West Fork Des Moines River at Jackson affecting Jackson County. James River near Mitchell affecting Hanson and Davison Counties. Big Sioux River near Richland affecting Plymouth and Union Counties. Spirit Lake near Orleans affecting Dickinson County. West Okoboji Lake near Milford affecting Dickinson County. Little Sioux River at Spencer affecting Clay County. Little Sioux River near Milford affecting Dickinson County. Little Sioux River above Spencer / Highway 18 affecting Clay County. West Fork Des Moines River near Windom affecting Jackson and Cottonwood Counties. West Fork Des Moines River near Avoca affecting Murray and Cottonwood Counties. * WHAT. Moderate flooding is occurring. * WHERE. Little Sioux River above Spencer / Highway 18. * WHEN. Until further notice. * IMPACTS. At 1326.0 feet, 200th Ave north of Hwy 18 begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 9:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 1324.4 feet. - Recent Activity. The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 AM CDT Thursday was 1324.5 feet. - Forecast. No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 1322.0 feet. - Stay up to date with the latest river observations and forecasts at: www.water.noaa.gov

* WHAT. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE. A portion of northwest Iowa, including the following counties, Buena Vista, Cherokee, Clay and O'Brien. * WHEN. Until 1130 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS. Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 942 AM CDT, Widespread river flooding will persist along the Little Sioux River. Flooding is already occurring. - Some locations that will experience flooding include. Sioux Rapids, Peterson and Linn Grove. - Stay up to date with the latest river observations and forecasts at: www.water.noaa.gov