FLOOD WATCH ISSUED for some southwest/southern IA counties

Fremont-Page-Taylor-Ringgold Counties

1051 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026

FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING…

* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is 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.