(Updated 4-a.m. 3/12/19) Sac-Crawford-Carroll-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Cass-Adair-Madison-Adams-Union-Taylor-Ringgold Counties...A FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7-A.M. WEDNESDAY THROUGH 7-P.M THURSDAY

* Rapid snowmelt and expected rainfall is expected lead to significant rises on rivers and streams and the potential for ice jams.

Monona-Harrison-Shelby-Pottawattamie-Mills-Montgomery-Fremont-
Page Counties…FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 1-A.M. WEDNESDAY THROUGH 7-P.M. THURSDAY..

* Warmer temperatures will accompany a strong storm system which will likely produce 1 to 3 inches of rain the next several days. This will heighten the risk of river flooding due to the unusual combination of heavy rain, snowmelt, frozen ground, and thick ice cover on area rivers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Significant and rapid river level increases are possible due to excessive runoff. Ice jams could also develop which would further enhance the flood threat.

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 quick action should flooding develop.