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Flood Watch issued September 6 at 12:12PM CDT until September 7 at

Affecting Emmet; Palo Alto; Pocahontas; Sac; Calhoun; Crawford

In effect until: Sep 7, 2026, 9:00 AM

Emmet; Palo Alto; Pocahontas; Sac; Calhoun; Crawford

Possible impact zone; conditions develop through 9:00 AM.

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 northwest and west central Iowa, including the
following counties, in northwest Iowa, Emmet, Palo Alto and
Pocahontas. In west central Iowa, Calhoun, Crawford and Sac.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Very heavy rain is possible today into tonight with some areas
with 5 inches or more possible.

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