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Flood Watch issued September 18 at 1:22PM CDT until September 19 at

Affecting Worth; Cerro Gordo; Butler; Bremer; Black Hawk

In effect until: Sep 19, 2026, 2:30 PM

Worth; Cerro Gordo; Butler; Bremer; Black Hawk

Possible impact zone; conditions develop through 2:30 PM.

For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water.

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* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa, including the
following counties, in north central Iowa, Butler, Cerro Gordo and
Worth. In northeast Iowa, Black Hawk and Bremer.

* WHEN...From 7 PM CDT this evening through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Training storms and heavy rainfall may lead to an increased
potential for flash flooding. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches
is expected, with locally higher amounts possible.

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Flood Watch issued September 18 at 1:22PM CDT until September 19 at

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