Vigilancia de inundación

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Much of central Iowa.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more
heavy rain.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Moderate to heavy rain is ongoing over much of Iowa and is
expected to continue through the morning. Soils are already
saturated, with more rainfall on the way. Rainfall totals will
range from 2 to 4 inches in a southwest to northeast oriented
band across central Iowa, with locally higher amounts likely.
Another push of 1 to 2 inches of rainfall is expected across
southern and southeastern Iowa through mid- day today. This
rainfall may lead to flash flooding. Poor drainage and low lying
areas may experience ponding.

Significant rises are expected or ongoing on many rivers and
streams, which may exceed flood stage. Some larger river basins
of most concern include the South Skunk River basin from Ames
downstream, the Des Moines River basin Des Moines downstream, the
Raccoon River downstream of U.S. Hwy 30, as well as the North,
Middle, South, Nishnabotna, Grand and Chariton River basins.