Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 2:56AM CDT until October 1 at
Affecting Harrison, IA; Shelby, IA
In effect until: Oct 1, 2026, 6:00 PM
Harrison, IA; Shelby, IA
Likely impact across 2 counties in IA; effects through 6:00 PM.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Eastern Harrison County in southwestern Iowa... Central Shelby County in southwestern Iowa... * WHEN...Until 100 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 255 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Earling, Irwin, Defiance, Kirkman, Jacksonville, Prairie Rose State Park, Elk Horn Creek Recreation Area and Manteno Recreation Area. - For flood safety information, visit weather.gov/safety/flood.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™