* WHAT. Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE. Portions of Iowa, including the following counties, Allamakee, Chickasaw, Floyd, Howard, Mitchell and Winneshiek, southeast Minnesota, including the following counties, Dodge, Fillmore, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha and Winona, and west central Wisconsin, including the following county, Buffalo. * WHEN. From 7 AM CDT Friday through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - Multiple rounds of rainfall are expected Friday and Saturday. With many soils saturated and streams already running high due to abundant rain over the past several weeks, this additional rain may result in rapid rises in creeks and streams with urban flooding also possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT. Flash flooding as well as river and stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is becoming increasingly likely. * WHERE. Portions of Iowa, including the following counties, Allamakee, Chickasaw, Floyd, Howard, Mitchell and Winneshiek, southeast Minnesota, including the following counties, Dodge, Fillmore, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha and Winona, and west central Wisconsin, including the following county, Buffalo. * WHEN. From 7 AM CDT this morning through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - Multiple rounds of rainfall are expected today and Saturday. With many soils saturated and streams already running high due to abundant rain over the past several weeks, this additional rain may result in rapid rises in creeks and streams with urban flooding also possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Iowa. Cedar River at Cedar Falls affecting Black Hawk county. Winnebago River at Mason City affecting Floyd, Cerro Gordo and Worth counties. Shell Rock River at Shell Rock affecting Bremer, Butler and Black Hawk counties. Des Moines River at Fort Dodge affecting Webster County. Des Moines River near Stratford affecting Hamilton, Webster and Boone Counties. West Fork Des Moines River at Humboldt affecting Humboldt County. West Fork Des Moines River at Emmetsburg affecting Palo Alto and Pocahontas Counties. East Fork Des Moines River near Algona affecting Humboldt and Kossuth Counties. . The Flood Watch is replaced by a River Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa. West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville affecting Emmet County. .These forecasts are highly dependent on forecast rainfall amounts on today and Saturday, therefore the crest values are conditional on the forecast rainfall occurring. * WHAT. Flooding is possible. * WHERE. The Winnebago River at Mason City, or from Beaver Creek near Fertile to the Shell Rock River near Rockford. * WHEN. From Sunday morning to Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS. At 10.0 feet, Widespread flooding occurs at city parks. Water reaches the underside of the 12th St NE bridge at the piers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 4:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 6.6 feet. - Forecast. Flood stage may be reached Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - This forecast is highly dependent on forecast rainfall amounts on Friday and Saturday, therefore the crest value is conditional on the forecast rainfall occurring.

The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Iowa. Cedar River at Cedar Falls affecting Black Hawk county. Winnebago River at Mason City affecting Floyd, Cerro Gordo and Worth counties. Shell Rock River at Shell Rock affecting Bremer, Butler and Black Hawk counties. Des Moines River at Fort Dodge affecting Webster County. Des Moines River near Stratford affecting Hamilton, Webster and Boone Counties. West Fork Des Moines River at Humboldt affecting Humboldt County. West Fork Des Moines River at Emmetsburg affecting Palo Alto and Pocahontas Counties. East Fork Des Moines River near Algona affecting Humboldt and Kossuth Counties. . The Flood Watch is replaced by a River Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa. West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville affecting Emmet County. .These forecasts are highly dependent on forecast rainfall amounts on today and Saturday, therefore the crest values are conditional on the forecast rainfall occurring. * WHAT. Flooding is possible. * WHERE. The Cedar River at Cedar Falls, or from the West Fork Cedar River to the Cedar Falls-Waterloo city limits. * WHEN. From Monday evening to late Thursday morning. * IMPACTS. At 89.0 feet, County Rd C57 is closed between N Union Rd and Waverly Rd. At 91.0 feet, Water affects Big Woods Rd south of Dunkerton Rd as well as the north parking lot of Island Park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 3:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 83.7 feet. - Forecast. Flood stage may be reached Monday evening. - Flood stage is 89.0 feet. - This forecast is highly dependent on forecast rainfall amounts on Friday and Saturday, therefore the crest value is conditional on the forecast rainfall occurring.

The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Iowa. Cedar River at Cedar Falls affecting Black Hawk county. Winnebago River at Mason City affecting Floyd, Cerro Gordo and Worth counties. Shell Rock River at Shell Rock affecting Bremer, Butler and Black Hawk counties. Des Moines River at Fort Dodge affecting Webster County. Des Moines River near Stratford affecting Hamilton, Webster and Boone Counties. West Fork Des Moines River at Humboldt affecting Humboldt County. West Fork Des Moines River at Emmetsburg affecting Palo Alto and Pocahontas Counties. East Fork Des Moines River near Algona affecting Humboldt and Kossuth Counties. . The Flood Watch is replaced by a River Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa. West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville affecting Emmet County. .These forecasts are highly dependent on forecast rainfall amounts on today and Saturday, therefore the crest values are conditional on the forecast rainfall occurring. * WHAT. Flooding is possible. * WHERE. The Shell Rock River at Shell Rock, or from Flood Creek near Clarksville to the Cedar River. * WHEN. From Monday afternoon to Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS. At 12.0 feet, Water affects S Prairie St. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 3:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 9.5 feet. - Forecast. Flood stage may be reached early Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - This forecast is highly dependent on forecast rainfall amounts on Friday and Saturday, therefore the crest value is conditional on the forecast rainfall occurring.

The National Weather Service in La Crosse WI has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Wisconsin. Minnesota. Iowa. Mississippi River at La Crosse affecting La Crosse, Houston and Vernon Counties. Cedar River at Charles City affecting Floyd County. * WHAT. Flooding is possible. * WHERE. Cedar River at Charles City. * WHEN. From Sunday morning to early Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS. At 15.0 feet, Leland Avenue and Park Drive at 19th Avenue begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 2:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 6.9 feet. - Forecast. Flood stage may be reached Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT. Flash flooding as well as river and stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is becoming increasingly likely. * WHERE. Portions of Iowa, including the following counties, Allamakee, Chickasaw, Floyd, Howard, Mitchell and Winneshiek, southeast Minnesota, including the following counties, Dodge, Fillmore, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha and Winona, and Wisconsin, including the following counties, Buffalo, Crawford, Jackson, La Crosse, Monroe, Richland, Trempealeau and Vernon. * WHEN. From 7 AM CDT this morning through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - Multiple rounds of rainfall are expected today and Saturday. With many soils saturated and streams already running high due to abundant rain over the past several weeks, this additional rain may result in rapid rises in creeks and streams with urban flooding also possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A moderate risk of heavy rainfall and flash flooding is forecast over northern Iowa later today and overnight. Storms will be redeveloping this afternoon, with the heaviest rainfall expected later this evening to early Saturday morning. Some uncertainty remains as to the exact axis of heaviest rainfall, but current indications are that the heaviest rainfall in north central Iowa will be generally between Highway 20 and the Iowa Minnesota border. If you live in or near the watch, please monitor the weather closely this afternoon and tonight. Review flooding safety plans now and be prepared if you must take action. * WHAT. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected tonight for locations within the watch area. * WHERE. Portions of north central and northwest Iowa, including the following counties, in north central Iowa, Cerro Gordo, Hancock, Kossuth, Winnebago and Worth. In northwest Iowa, Emmet and Palo Alto. * WHEN. Through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - Expected rainfall totals may exceed 4 to 7 inches in some areas with locally higher amounts are possible. Rapid rises in creeks, streams and urban flooding will be possible. Field flooding and washed out county roads will also be possible. Rainfall rates may approach 2 inches per hour in the heavier storms. Nighttime flooding is especially dangerous due to the lack of light and ability to see flooding impacts.

A moderate risk of heavy rainfall and flash flooding is forecast over northern Iowa later today and overnight. Storms will be redeveloping this afternoon, with the heaviest rainfall expected later this evening to early Saturday morning. Some uncertainty remains as to the exact axis of heaviest rainfall, but current indications are that the heaviest rainfall in north central Iowa will be generally between Highway 20 and the Iowa Minnesota border. If you live in or near the watch, please monitor the weather closely this afternoon and tonight. Review flooding safety plans now and be prepared if you must take action. * WHAT. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE. Portions of north central and northwest Iowa, including the following counties, in north central Iowa, Cerro Gordo, Hancock, Kossuth, Winnebago and Worth. In northwest Iowa, Emmet and Palo Alto. * WHEN. Through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - Expected rainfall totals may exceed 4 to 7 inches in some areas with locally higher amounts are possible. Rapid rises in creeks, streams and urban flooding will be possible. Field flooding and washed out county roads will also be possible. Rainfall rates may approach 2 inches per hour in the heavier storms. Nighttime flooding is especially dangerous due to the lack of light and ability to see flooding impacts.

A moderate risk of heavy rainfall and flash flooding is forecast over northern Iowa later today and overnight. Storms will be redeveloping this afternoon, with the heaviest rainfall expected later this evening to early Saturday morning. Some uncertainty remains as to the exact axis of heaviest rainfall, but current indications are that the heaviest rainfall in north central Iowa will be generally between Highway 20 and the Iowa Minnesota border. If you live in or near the watch, please monitor the weather closely this afternoon and tonight. Review flooding safety plans now and be prepared if you must take action. * WHAT. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE. Portions of central, north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Iowa, including the following counties, in central Iowa, Grundy, Hamilton, Hardin and Webster. In north central Iowa, Butler, Franklin, Humboldt and Wright. In northeast Iowa, Black Hawk and Bremer. In northwest Iowa, Pocahontas. In west central Iowa, Calhoun and Sac. * 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. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - Expected rainfall totals may reach 3 to 7 inches in some areas with locally higher amounts are possible. Rapid rises in creeks, streams and urban flooding will be possible. Field flooding and washed out county roads will also be possible. Rainfall rates may approach 2 inches per hour in the heavier storms. Nighttime flooding is especially dangerous due to the lack of light and ability to see flooding impacts.

* WHAT. Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE. In northeast Iowa, Clayton and Fayette Counties. In southwest Wisconsin, Grant County. * WHEN. Through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - Multiple rounds of rainfall are expected today and Saturday. With many soils saturated and streams already running high due to abundant rain over the past several weeks, this additional rain may result in rapid rises in creeks and streams with urban flooding also possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT. Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE. In northeast Iowa, Allamakee, Chickasaw, Floyd, Howard, Mitchell and Winneshiek Counties. In southeast Minnesota, Dodge, Fillmore, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha and Winona Counties. In west central and southwestern Wisconsin, Adams, Buffalo, Crawford, Jackson, Juneau, La Crosse, Monroe, Richland, Trempealeau and Vernon Counties. * WHEN. Through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - Multiple rounds of rainfall are expected today and Saturday. With many soils saturated and streams already running high due to abundant rain over the past several weeks, this additional rain may result in rapid rises in creeks and streams with urban flooding also possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Iowa. Cedar River at Charles City affecting Floyd County. * WHAT. Flooding is possible. * WHERE. Cedar River at Charles City. * WHEN. From Saturday evening to late Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS. At 19.5 feet, Riverside Drive at North Iowa and Joslin streets begins to flood. Chautauqua Avenue begins to flood with sandbagging required. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 10:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 6.3 feet. - Forecast. Flood stage may be reached tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

The National Weather Service in Des Moines IA has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Iowa. Cedar River at Janesville affecting Black Hawk, Bremer and Butler counties. Cedar River at Waterloo affecting Black Hawk county. . Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Iowa. Cedar River at Cedar Falls affecting Black Hawk county. Winnebago River at Mason City affecting Worth, Cerro Gordo and Floyd counties. Shell Rock River at Shell Rock affecting Black Hawk, Bremer and Butler counties. .These forecasts are highly dependent on forecast rainfall amounts through Sunday morning, therefore the crest values are conditional on the forecast rainfall occurring. * WHAT. Flooding is possible. * WHERE. The Shell Rock River at Shell Rock, or from Flood Creek near Clarksville to the Cedar River. * WHEN. From Sunday morning to early Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS. At 13.0 feet, Part of S Lake St is closed. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 9:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 9.5 feet. - Forecast. Flood stage may be reached late Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. Moderate Flood Stage is x ft. 0 1 None None 12.0

The National Weather Service in Des Moines IA has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Iowa. Cedar River at Janesville affecting Black Hawk, Bremer and Butler counties. Cedar River at Waterloo affecting Black Hawk county. . Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Iowa. Cedar River at Cedar Falls affecting Black Hawk county. Winnebago River at Mason City affecting Worth, Cerro Gordo and Floyd counties. Shell Rock River at Shell Rock affecting Black Hawk, Bremer and Butler counties. .These forecasts are highly dependent on forecast rainfall amounts through Sunday morning, therefore the crest values are conditional on the forecast rainfall occurring. * WHAT. Flooding is possible. * WHERE. The Cedar River at Cedar Falls, or from the West Fork Cedar River to the Cedar Falls-Waterloo city limits. * WHEN. From late Sunday night to Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS. At 92.7 feet, Water affects Big Woods Rd north of Dunkerton Rd as well as Ford Rd south of Fitkin Rd. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 9:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 84.0 feet. - Forecast. Flood stage may be reached early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 89.0 feet. Moderate Flood Stage is x ft. Major Flood Stage is x ft.

The National Weather Service in Des Moines IA has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Iowa. Cedar River at Janesville affecting Black Hawk, Bremer and Butler counties. Cedar River at Waterloo affecting Black Hawk county. . Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Iowa. Cedar River at Cedar Falls affecting Black Hawk county. Winnebago River at Mason City affecting Worth, Cerro Gordo and Floyd counties. Shell Rock River at Shell Rock affecting Black Hawk, Bremer and Butler counties. .These forecasts are highly dependent on forecast rainfall amounts through Sunday morning, therefore the crest values are conditional on the forecast rainfall occurring. * WHAT. Flooding is possible. * WHERE. The Winnebago River at Mason City, or from Beaver Creek near Fertile to the Shell Rock River near Rockford. * WHEN. From Saturday evening to early Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS. At 11.0 feet, Sandbagging occurs on the dike from 12th St NE to Carolina St. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 10:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 6.6 feet. - Forecast. Flood stage may be reached late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. Moderate Flood Stage is x ft. 0 1 None None 10.0

Heat index readings will top out in the 90s areawide this afternoon, with some areas south of Highway 30 near 100. If you will be spending time outdoors this afternoon, be sure to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water, and take frequent breaks in shaded areas or in an air conditioned building. Also, be sure to look before you lock! Don't leave your pets or kids in a parked vehicle.