The National Weather Service in Des Moines IA has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Iowa. West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville affecting Emmet County. West Fork Des Moines River at Emmetsburg affecting Pocahontas and Palo Alto Counties. West Fork Des Moines River at Humboldt affecting Humboldt County. East Fork Des Moines River near Algona affecting Humboldt and Kossuth Counties. * WHAT. Flooding is possible. * WHERE. The East Fork Des Moines River near Algona, or from Buffalo Creek near Burt to Lotts Creek near Livermore. * WHEN. From Sunday evening until further notice. * IMPACTS. At 18.0 feet, Water threatens US 169 near Saint Joseph and may affect it south of Algona. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 11:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.1 feet. - Forecast. Flood stage may be reached late Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.

The National Weather Service in Des Moines IA has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Iowa. West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville affecting Emmet County. West Fork Des Moines River at Emmetsburg affecting Pocahontas and Palo Alto Counties. West Fork Des Moines River at Humboldt affecting Humboldt County. East Fork Des Moines River near Algona affecting Humboldt and Kossuth Counties. * WHAT. Flooding is possible. * WHERE. The West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville, or from the Iowa-Minnesota border to near Wallingford. * WHEN. From Friday evening until further notice. * IMPACTS. At 14.0 feet, Sandbagging may be needed on the W side of Estherville. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 11:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 8.6 feet. - Forecast. Flood stage may be reached tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.

The National Weather Service in Des Moines IA has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Iowa. West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville affecting Emmet County. West Fork Des Moines River at Emmetsburg affecting Pocahontas and Palo Alto Counties. West Fork Des Moines River at Humboldt affecting Humboldt County. East Fork Des Moines River near Algona affecting Humboldt and Kossuth Counties. * WHAT. Flooding is possible. * WHERE. The West Fork Des Moines River at Emmetsburg, or from near Graettinger to Cylinder Creek near West Bend. * WHEN. From Sunday morning until further notice. * IMPACTS. At 12.5 feet, Water affects Osgood Rd. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 11:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 10.0 feet. - Forecast. Flood stage may be reached late Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.

The National Weather Service in Des Moines IA has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Iowa. West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville affecting Emmet County. West Fork Des Moines River at Emmetsburg affecting Pocahontas and Palo Alto Counties. West Fork Des Moines River at Humboldt affecting Humboldt County. East Fork Des Moines River near Algona affecting Humboldt and Kossuth Counties. * WHAT. Flooding is possible. * WHERE. The West Fork Des Moines River at Humboldt, or from Joe Reasoner Dam to the East Fork Des Moines River. * WHEN. From Monday afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS. At 12.0 feet, The Murray bridge is closed west of Rutland. Sandbagging occurs at the water treatment plant. Groundwater threatens the pump room at the water plant. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 11:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 8.8 feet. - Forecast. Flood stage may be reached early Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.

* WHAT. Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE. Portions of northwest Iowa, including the following county, Lyon, southwest Minnesota, including the following counties, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone and Rock, and South Dakota, including the following counties, Aurora, Bon Homme, Brookings, Brule, Charles Mix, Clay, Davison, Douglas, Gregory, Hanson, Hutchinson, Kingsbury, Lake, Lincoln, McCook, Miner, Minnehaha, Moody, Sanborn, Turner and Yankton. * WHEN. From 8 PM CDT this evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - Showers and storms training through the region overnight are expected to bring a broad swath of 1 to 2 inches of rain with pockets of 3 to 4 inches possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Two rounds of heavy rainfall are expected over the next 36-48 hours across portions of southern and central Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches are expected by Saturday afternoon with locally higher amounts of 5+ inches possible. The bulk of the rain is expected to fall late Friday through early Saturday. Rainfall rates may exceed 1"/hour at times. * WHAT. Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE. Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Minnesota, including the following counties, in central Minnesota, Renville. In south central Minnesota, Brown, Martin and Watonwan. In southwest Minnesota, Redwood. In west central Minnesota, Yellow Medicine. * WHEN. From Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Two rounds of heavy rainfall are expected over the next 36-48 hours across portions of southern and central Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches are expected by Saturday afternoon with locally higher amounts of 5+ inches possible. The bulk of the rain is expected to fall late Friday through early Saturday. Rainfall rates may exceed 1"/hour at times. * WHAT. Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE. Portions of Minnesota, including the following areas, Anoka, Blue Earth, Carver, Dakota, Faribault, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Le Sueur, McLeod, Nicollet, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Sibley, Steele, Waseca, Washington and Wright and west central Wisconsin, including the following areas, Dunn, Pepin, Pierce and St. Croix. * WHEN. From Friday afternoon 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. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

An increasing risk of heavy rainfall and flash flooding is anticipated over far northern Iowa Friday evening and overnight. Though storms may be ongoing Friday afternoon, the heaviest rainfall is expected late Friday evening to around dawn Saturday morning. Some uncertainty remains as to the exact axis of heaviest rainfall, but current indications are that the heaviest rainfall will be nearer the Iowa Minnesota border. If you live in or near the watch, please monitor later statements for updates. Review flooding safety plans now and be prepared if you must take action. * WHAT. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is 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. From Friday afternoon 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - Expected rainfall totals of 3 to 5 inches 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 visibility of impacts.

* WHAT. Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE. Portions of northwest Iowa, including the following county, Lyon, southwest Minnesota, including the following counties, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone and Rock, and South Dakota, including the following counties, Aurora, Bon Homme, Brookings, Brule, Charles Mix, Clay, Davison, Douglas, Gregory, Hanson, Hutchinson, Kingsbury, Lake, Lincoln, McCook, Miner, Minnehaha, Moody, Sanborn, Turner and Yankton. * WHEN. From 8 PM CDT this evening through Saturday morning. * 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. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - Showers and storms training through the region tonight through Friday night are expected to bring a broad swath of 2 to 4 inches of rain. Locations along and north of I-90 have the highest potential to see 5 to 8 inches of rain. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT. Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE. Portions of northwest Iowa, including the following areas, Clay, Dickinson, O'Brien, Osceola and Sioux, southwest Minnesota, including the following areas, Cottonwood and Jackson, and South Dakota, including the following areas, Beadle, Jerauld and Union. * WHEN. From 8 PM CDT this evening through Saturday morning. * 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. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - Showers and storms training through the region tonight through Friday night are expected to bring a broad swath of 2 to 4 inches of rain. Locations along and north of I-90 have the highest potential to see 5 to 8 inches of rain. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Iowa. West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville affecting Emmet County. West Fork Des Moines River at Emmetsburg affecting Pocahontas and Palo Alto Counties. West Fork Des Moines River at Humboldt affecting Humboldt County. East Fork Des Moines River near Algona affecting Humboldt and Kossuth Counties. * WHAT. Flooding is possible. * WHERE. The West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville, or from the Iowa-Minnesota border to near Wallingford. * WHEN. From Friday evening until further notice. * IMPACTS. At 14.0 feet, Sandbagging may be needed on the W side of Estherville. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 11:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 8.6 feet. - Forecast. Flood stage may be reached tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.

The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Iowa. West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville affecting Emmet County. West Fork Des Moines River at Emmetsburg affecting Pocahontas and Palo Alto Counties. West Fork Des Moines River at Humboldt affecting Humboldt County. East Fork Des Moines River near Algona affecting Humboldt and Kossuth Counties. * WHAT. Flooding is possible. * WHERE. The West Fork Des Moines River at Humboldt, or from Joe Reasoner Dam to the East Fork Des Moines River. * WHEN. From Monday afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS. At 12.0 feet, The Murray bridge is closed west of Rutland. Sandbagging occurs at the water treatment plant. Groundwater threatens the pump room at the water plant. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 11:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 8.8 feet. - Forecast. Flood stage may be reached early Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.

The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Iowa. West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville affecting Emmet County. West Fork Des Moines River at Emmetsburg affecting Pocahontas and Palo Alto Counties. West Fork Des Moines River at Humboldt affecting Humboldt County. East Fork Des Moines River near Algona affecting Humboldt and Kossuth Counties. * WHAT. Flooding is possible. * WHERE. The West Fork Des Moines River at Emmetsburg, or from near Graettinger to Cylinder Creek near West Bend. * WHEN. From Sunday morning until further notice. * IMPACTS. At 12.5 feet, Water affects Osgood Rd. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 11:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 10.0 feet. - Forecast. Flood stage may be reached late Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.

The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Iowa. West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville affecting Emmet County. West Fork Des Moines River at Emmetsburg affecting Pocahontas and Palo Alto Counties. West Fork Des Moines River at Humboldt affecting Humboldt County. East Fork Des Moines River near Algona affecting Humboldt and Kossuth Counties. * WHAT. Flooding is possible. * WHERE. The East Fork Des Moines River near Algona, or from Buffalo Creek near Burt to Lotts Creek near Livermore. * WHEN. From Sunday evening until further notice. * IMPACTS. At 18.0 feet, Water threatens US 169 near Saint Joseph and may affect it south of Algona. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 11:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.1 feet. - Forecast. Flood stage may be reached late Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa. Ocheyedan River near Spencer affecting Clay County. . The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa. Little Sioux River at Spencer affecting Clay County. Little Sioux River near Milford affecting Dickinson County. Little Sioux River above Spencer / Highway 18 affecting Clay County. * WHAT. Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE. Little Sioux River near Milford. * WHEN. Until further notice. * IMPACTS. At 16.5 feet, The lowest portion of 180th St is flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 9:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.4 feet. - Recent Activity. The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM CDT Thursday was 15.1 feet. - Forecast. The river will gradually fall but this forecast will be heavily impacted by how much rain eventually falls. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa. Ocheyedan River near Spencer affecting Clay County. . The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa. Little Sioux River at Spencer affecting Clay County. Little Sioux River near Milford affecting Dickinson County. Little Sioux River above Spencer / Highway 18 affecting Clay County. * WHAT. Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE. Ocheyedan River near Spencer. * WHEN. Until further notice. * IMPACTS. At 10.5 feet, Significant amounts of agricultural land are flooded and some county roads may begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 10:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 10.3 feet. - Recent Activity. The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Thursday was 10.5 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to fall to 8.1 feet Tuesday morning. This forecast will be heavily impacted by how much rain eventually falls. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Dakota. Iowa. Vermillion River near Davis affecting Lincoln and Turner Counties. Little Sioux River At Linn Grove affecting Clay, Cherokee, Buena Vista and O'Brien Counties. * WHAT. Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE. Little Sioux River at Linn Grove. * WHEN. Until Sunday morning. * IMPACTS. At 18.5 feet, the city park in Sioux Rapids is flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 10:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.8 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.9 feet Saturday morning. This forecast will be heavily impacted by how much rain eventually falls. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood