The National Weather Service has now expanded the Flood Watch region to include the entire KJAN listening area later this week. depending on your exact location the watch will go into effect Tuesday night or Wednesday morning and continue into Thursday night.

From Wednesday morning through Thursday evening

* Rapid snowmelt and expected rainfall will lead to significant
rises on rivers and streams and the possibility of ice jams as
well.

* Favored ice jam locations include the Des Moines River around
Fort Dodge, the Raccoon River around Van Meter through Des
Moines to the confluence of the Des Moines River, and the Iowa
River around Marshalltown. Other locations are possible for ice
jam flooding. Minor to moderate river flooding from snowmelt and
rainfall is possible in some locations.

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.