Area Counties: Mills-Montgomery-Fremont-Page-Adams-Union-Taylor and Ringgold
309 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 5-P.M. THIS EVENING THROUGH 7-A.M. TUESDAY
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Soil moisture is relatively high due to recent heavy rainfall. Additional rainfall tonight may lead to flash flooding.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water.




