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Flood Watch continues for far southwest Iowa through Sat. morning

Weather

October 5th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

A FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TODAY (THURSDAY) THROUGH THROUGH 5-A.M. SATURDAY, FOR Fremont, Mills, Montgomery, and Page Counties…

Numerous rounds of showers and thunderstorms with heavy rainfall potential are expected later today into Friday. This could eventually could create locally 3 to 6 inches of rain over a prolonged period of time, which may result in flooding of low lying areas, and possibly some rivers and streams.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.