* WHAT. Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE. Portions of northwest Iowa, including the following areas, Buena Vista, Cherokee, Clay, Dickinson, Lyon, O'Brien, Osceola, Plymouth and Sioux, southwest Minnesota, including the following areas, Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone and Rock, and South Dakota, including the following areas, Aurora, Beadle, Bon Homme, Brookings, Brule, Charles Mix, Clay, Davison, Douglas, Gregory, Hanson, Hutchinson, Jerauld, Kingsbury, Lake, Lincoln, McCook, Miner, Minnehaha, Moody, Sanborn, Turner, Union and Yankton. * WHEN. Through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - Widespread heavy rainfall is again expected Friday evening into Saturday morning. This rainfall will fall on already saturated ground. Additional accumulations of 1 to 4 inches will be possible, with locally higher amounts especially south of Interstate 90. - 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. East Fork Des Moines River at Dakota City affecting Humboldt County. .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 East Fork Des Moines River at Dakota City, or from Highway C26 to the West Fork Des Moines River. * WHEN. From late Tuesday night until further notice. * IMPACTS. At 20.0 feet, Water affects the city park and large amounts of agricultural land. The City of Dakota City is situated on locally high ground and is generally not affected by flooding at this stage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 11:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 12.2 feet. - Forecast. Flood stage may be reached early Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet.

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.

A moderate risk of heavy rainfall and flash flooding is forecast over northern Iowa through the overnight. Storms will be increasing in coverage this evening, 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 evening 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. 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.

A moderate risk of heavy rainfall and flash flooding is forecast over northern Iowa through the overnight. Storms will be increasing in coverage this evening, 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 evening 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.

The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Iowa. East Fork Des Moines River at Dakota City affecting Humboldt County. .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 East Fork Des Moines River at Dakota City, or from Highway C26 to the West Fork Des Moines River. * WHEN. From Monday afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS. At 22.0 feet, Water affects the Dakota City bridge just south of town. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 3:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 12.2 feet. - Forecast. Flood stage may be reached Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet.

Additional heavy rain will be very convectively driven with narrow bands of heavier rain, like what what was seen in the Mankato area. Another band could set up somewhere within the watch area this afternoon through tonight. * WHAT. Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be 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. Through Saturday afternoon. * 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. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - Saturated soils combined with another couple rounds of very heavy rain could result in flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Additional heavy rain will be very convectively driven with narrow bands of heavier rain, like what what was seen in the Mankato area. Another band could set up somewhere within the watch area this afternoon through tonight. * WHAT. Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be 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. Through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - Saturated soils combined with another couple rounds of very heavy rain could result in flash flooding. - 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, Buena Vista, Cherokee, Clay, Dickinson, Lyon, O'Brien, Osceola, Plymouth and Sioux, southwest Minnesota, including the following areas, Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone and Rock, and South Dakota, including the following areas, Aurora, Beadle, Bon Homme, Brookings, Brule, Charles Mix, Clay, Davison, Douglas, Gregory, Hanson, Hutchinson, Jerauld, Kingsbury, Lake, Lincoln, McCook, Miner, Minnehaha, Moody, Sanborn, Turner, Union and Yankton. * WHEN. Through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - Widespread heavy rain is expected Friday evening through Friday night. Storm total rainfall may reach 2 to 4 inches in many locations with potential for higher amounts. This rainfall, on top of already saturated ground, will lead to flash flood and river flood potential. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa. Ocheyedan River near Spencer affecting Clay County. Little Sioux River at Spencer affecting Clay County. Little Sioux River above Spencer / Highway 18 affecting Clay County. * WHAT. Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE. Little Sioux River at Spencer. * WHEN. Until further notice. * IMPACTS. At 14.0 feet, City sewers in Spencer can begin to back up. Highway 18 between Spencer and Dickens can start flooding if flows on the tributary creeks are also very high. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 8:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.9 feet. - Recent Activity. The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:15 PM CDT Thursday was 14.0 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.1 feet Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls SD has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in South Dakota. Minnesota. Iowa. Vermillion River near Chancellor affecting Turner County. Pipestone Creek below Pipestone affecting Moody, Minnehaha and Pipestone Counties. Ocheyedan River near Everly affecting O'Brien and Clay Counties. * WHAT. Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE. Ocheyedan River near Everly. * WHEN. From this morning until further notice. * IMPACTS. At 1364.0 feet, Ditches fill, the lowest banks overflow, and minor flooding of agricultural land begins. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 8:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 1364.0 feet. - Recent Activity. The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Friday was 1364.0 feet. - Forecast. No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 1364.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls SD has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in South Dakota. Iowa. Minnesota. James River above Yankton affecting Yankton County. Vermillion River near Vermillion affecting Clay County. West Branch Floyd River Near Struble affecting Plymouth and Sioux Counties. Floyd River At Le Mars affecting Plymouth County. Floyd River at Merrill affecting Plymouth County. Little Sioux River near Correctionville affecting Woodbury, Ida and Cherokee Counties. Redwood River at Marshall affecting Lyon County. West Fork Des Moines River near Windom affecting Jackson and Cottonwood Counties. West Fork Des Moines River at Jackson affecting Jackson County. * WHAT. Major flooding is forecast. * WHERE. West Fork Des Moines River at Jackson. * WHEN. From this evening until further notice. * IMPACTS. At 14.0 feet, Highway 71 will begin flooding, and flooding begins to affect homes and businesses along the non-leveed portions of the river in Jackson. Most of Ashley Park is flooded and the baseball fields are under 3-4 feet of water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 11:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 11.1 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening and continue rising to a crest of 14.1 feet early Thursday afternoon. This forecast will be impacted by how much rain ultimately falls later today and tonight. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls SD has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in South Dakota. Iowa. Minnesota. James River above Yankton affecting Yankton County. Vermillion River near Vermillion affecting Clay County. West Branch Floyd River Near Struble affecting Plymouth and Sioux Counties. Floyd River At Le Mars affecting Plymouth County. Floyd River at Merrill affecting Plymouth County. Little Sioux River near Correctionville affecting Woodbury, Ida and Cherokee Counties. Redwood River at Marshall affecting Lyon County. West Fork Des Moines River near Windom affecting Jackson and Cottonwood Counties. West Fork Des Moines River at Jackson affecting Jackson County. * WHAT. Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE. West Fork Des Moines River near Windom. * WHEN. From this afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS. At 23.0 feet, Water begins to approach at least a couple home and businesses in Windom. Water also approaches River Rd southeast of 15th Ave and at least one private driveway is flooded off of Country Club Dr. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 12:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 20.1 feet. - Recent Activity. The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:15 PM CDT Friday was 20.1 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.2 feet early Wednesday morning. This forecast will be impacted by how much rain ultimately falls later today and tonight. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in South Dakota. Skunk Creek at Sioux Falls affecting Minnehaha County. . Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in South Dakota. Minnesota. Iowa. Split Rock Creek near Corson affecting Minnehaha County. Rock River at Luverne affecting Rock County. Rock River at Rock Valley affecting Lyon and Sioux Counties. Rock River at Rock Rapids affecting Lyon County. Floyd River at Sheldon affecting Sioux and O'Brien Counties. Floyd River at Alton affecting Plymouth and Sioux Counties. Little Sioux River At Linn Grove affecting O'Brien, Buena Vista, Cherokee and Clay Counties. . Observed flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in South Dakota. Wolf Creek near Freeman affecting Hutchinson County. . Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity for the following rivers in South Dakota. Iowa. Minnesota. West Fork Vermillion River Near Parker affecting Turner County. Big Sioux River at Sioux Falls Western Ave affecting Minnehaha and Lincoln Counties. Big Sioux River near Canton affecting Lyon, Sioux and Lincoln Counties. Beaver Creek at Canton affecting Lincoln County. Willow Creek near Crooks affecting Minnehaha County. Split Rock Creek below Jasper affecting Pipestone, Minnehaha and Rock Counties. Burr Oak Creek near Perkins affecting Sioux County. Little Sioux River at Cherokee affecting Cherokee County. Ocheyedan River near Spencer affecting Clay County. Little Sioux River at Spencer affecting Clay County. * WHAT. Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE. Little Sioux River at Linn Grove. * WHEN. Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 11:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 18.1 feet. - Recent Activity. The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM CDT Friday was 18.1 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.8 feet Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South Dakota. Firesteel Creek near Mount Vernon affecting Davison County. East Fork Vermillion River near Parker affecting Turner County. Big Sioux River at Sioux Falls I-90 affecting Minnehaha County. Big Sioux River below Dell Rapids affecting Minnehaha County. Big Sioux River near Brookings affecting Moody and Brookings Counties. . The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Dakota. Iowa. Minnesota. James River near Mitchell affecting Davison and Hanson Counties. James River near Forestburg affecting Sanborn County. James River near Scotland affecting Bon Homme, Yankton and Hutchinson Counties. Vermillion River near Chancellor affecting Turner County. East Fork Vermillion River below Montrose affecting McCook County. Turkey Ridge Creek near Centerville affecting Turner County. Vermillion River near Wakonda affecting Clay County. Vermillion River near Davis affecting Lincoln and Turner Counties. Big Sioux River at Brandon affecting Minnehaha, Lyon and Lincoln Counties. Big Sioux River at Akron affecting Plymouth and Union Counties. Big Sioux River above Hawarden affecting Union, Sioux and Lincoln Counties. Pipestone Creek below Pipestone affecting Pipestone, Moody and Minnehaha Counties. N. Branch Pipestone Creek near Pipestone affecting Pipestone County. Little Rock River near George affecting Lyon County. Mud Creek near Lester affecting Lyon County. Rock River near Hardwick affecting Rock County. Ocheyedan River near Everly affecting O'Brien and Clay Counties. Little Sioux River near Montgomery affecting Dickinson County. West Fork Little Sioux River near Lake Park affecting Dickinson County. Little Sioux River near Milford affecting Dickinson County. Little Sioux River above Spencer / Highway 18 affecting Clay County. West Fork Des Moines River near Avoca affecting Cottonwood and Murray Counties. . The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in South Dakota. Iowa. East Fork Vermillion River near Montrose affecting McCook County. Skunk Creek near Hartford affecting Minnehaha County. Little Floyd River near Sanborn affecting O'Brien County. * WHAT. Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE. Little Sioux River near Montgomery. * WHEN. Until further notice. * IMPACTS. At 1393.0 feet, Water begins to flood 190th Avenue north of 120th st. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 11:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 1392.1 feet. - Recent Activity. The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM CDT Friday was 1392.1 feet. - Forecast. No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 1391.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South Dakota. Firesteel Creek near Mount Vernon affecting Davison County. East Fork Vermillion River near Parker affecting Turner County. Big Sioux River at Sioux Falls I-90 affecting Minnehaha County. Big Sioux River below Dell Rapids affecting Minnehaha County. Big Sioux River near Brookings affecting Moody and Brookings Counties. . The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Dakota. Iowa. Minnesota. James River near Mitchell affecting Davison and Hanson Counties. James River near Forestburg affecting Sanborn County. James River near Scotland affecting Bon Homme, Yankton and Hutchinson Counties. Vermillion River near Chancellor affecting Turner County. East Fork Vermillion River below Montrose affecting McCook County. Turkey Ridge Creek near Centerville affecting Turner County. Vermillion River near Wakonda affecting Clay County. Vermillion River near Davis affecting Lincoln and Turner Counties. Big Sioux River at Brandon affecting Minnehaha, Lyon and Lincoln Counties. Big Sioux River at Akron affecting Plymouth and Union Counties. Big Sioux River above Hawarden affecting Union, Sioux and Lincoln Counties. Pipestone Creek below Pipestone affecting Pipestone, Moody and Minnehaha Counties. N. Branch Pipestone Creek near Pipestone affecting Pipestone County. Little Rock River near George affecting Lyon County. Mud Creek near Lester affecting Lyon County. Rock River near Hardwick affecting Rock County. Ocheyedan River near Everly affecting O'Brien and Clay Counties. Little Sioux River near Montgomery affecting Dickinson County. West Fork Little Sioux River near Lake Park affecting Dickinson County. Little Sioux River near Milford affecting Dickinson County. Little Sioux River above Spencer / Highway 18 affecting Clay County. West Fork Des Moines River near Avoca affecting Cottonwood and Murray Counties. . The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in South Dakota. Iowa. East Fork Vermillion River near Montrose affecting McCook County. Skunk Creek near Hartford affecting Minnehaha County. Little Floyd River near Sanborn affecting O'Brien County. * WHAT. Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE. Ocheyedan River near Everly. * WHEN. Until further notice. * IMPACTS. At 1364.0 feet, Ditches fill, the lowest banks overflow, and minor flooding of agricultural land begins. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 10:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 1364.4 feet. - Recent Activity. The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM CDT Friday was 1364.4 feet. - Forecast. No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 1364.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

The National Weather Service in Des Moines IA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa. East Fork Des Moines River near Algona affecting Humboldt and Kossuth Counties. .Moderate flooding is expected along the West Fork Des Moines River. Some crest forecasts are among the top three crests at some locations. * WHAT. Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE. The East Fork Des Moines River near Algona, or from Buffalo Creek near Burt to Lotts Creek near Livermore. * WHEN. From Saturday evening until further notice. * IMPACTS. At 19.0 feet, Water affects US 169 south of Algona. US 169 near Saint Joseph will be cut off. Water also threatens sections of US 18 east of US 169. At 20.0 feet, Water affects portions of US 18. Water enters the parking lot of the shopping center north of US 18 and west of the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 11:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 14.7 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow evening and continue rising to a crest of 20.5 feet early Wednesday morning. This forecast crest would be the third highest crest on record. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.

The National Weather Service in Des Moines IA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa. West Fork Des Moines River at Emmetsburg affecting Palo Alto and Pocahontas Counties. West Fork Des Moines River at Humboldt affecting Humboldt County. .Moderate to major flooding is expected along the West Fork Des Moines River. These crest forecasts may approach the flood of record at some locations. * WHAT. Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE. The West Fork Des Moines River at Emmetsburg, or from near Graettinger to Cylinder Creek near West Bend. * WHEN. From this evening until further notice. * IMPACTS. At 13.5 feet, Water threatens US 18 west of Emmetsburg as well as the Northern Natural Gas distribution plant. Sandbagging operations may occur for the sewer plant and wells. At 14.0 feet, Sandbagging operations occur for businesses along US 18 on the west side of town in and near the flood plain. At 14.5 feet, US 18 is closed. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 11:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 10.2 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening and continue rising to a crest of 14.0 feet Monday morning. This forecast crest would be the second highest crest in history for this location and would surpass the crest of 13.8 ft set in June of 1993. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa. West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville affecting Emmet County. .Moderate to major flooding is expected along the West Fork Des Moines River. These crest forecasts may approach the flood of record at some locations. * WHAT. Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE. The West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville, or from the Iowa-Minnesota border to near Wallingford. * WHEN. From this morning until further notice. * IMPACTS. At 14.5 feet, Water affects residences along W 1st St north and south of Iowa 9. and along Valley Dr. At 15.0 feet, Several evacuations and road closures may occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 11:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 10.9 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.9 feet early Sunday morning. This forecast crest would be the second highest crest in history for this location and would surpass the crest of 15.6 ft set in April of 1965 as well as the the crest of 15.4 ft set in June of 1993. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa. 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 Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa. West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville affecting Emmet County. .Moderate to major flooding is expected along the West Fork Des Moines River. These crest forecasts may approach the flood of record at some locations. * WHAT. Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE. The West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville, or from the Iowa-Minnesota border to near Wallingford. * WHEN. Until further notice. * IMPACTS. At 14.5 feet, Water affects residences along W 1st St north and south of Iowa 9. and along Valley Dr. At 15.0 feet, Several evacuations and road closures may occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 3:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 11.6 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.0 feet early Sunday afternoon. This forecast crest would be the second highest crest in history for this location and would surpass the crest of 15.6 ft set in April of 1965 as well as the the crest of 15.4 ft set in June of 1993. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa. 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 Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa. West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville affecting Emmet County. .Moderate to major flooding is expected along the West Fork Des Moines River. These crest forecasts may approach the flood of record at some locations. * WHAT. Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE. The East Fork Des Moines River near Algona, or from Buffalo Creek near Burt to Lotts Creek near Livermore. * WHEN. From Saturday morning until further notice. * IMPACTS. At 22.0 feet, Water affects the shopping center parking lot and approaches the buildings. Water also affects US 169 near and north of Saint Joseph. Water may also threaten many bridges over the Des Moines River in the area with washouts. Many roads across Kossuth County may be closed. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 3:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 14.8 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow morning and continue rising to a crest of 21.1 feet Tuesday morning. This forecast crest would be the third highest crest on record. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa. 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 Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa. West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville affecting Emmet County. .Moderate to major flooding is expected along the West Fork Des Moines River. These crest forecasts may approach the flood of record at some locations. * WHAT. Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE. The West Fork Des Moines River at Emmetsburg, or from near Graettinger to Cylinder Creek near West Bend. * WHEN. From this evening until further notice. * IMPACTS. At 14.0 feet, Sandbagging operations occur for businesses along US 18 on the west side of town in and near the flood plain. At 14.5 feet, US 18 is closed. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 3:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 10.5 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening and continue rising to a crest of 14.3 feet Monday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South Dakota. Iowa. Minnesota. East Fork Vermillion River near Parker affecting Turner County. Vermillion River near Vermillion affecting Clay County. Skunk Creek at Sioux Falls affecting Minnehaha County. Rock River at Rock Valley affecting Lyon and Sioux Counties. West Fork Des Moines River at Jackson affecting Jackson County. . The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Dakota. Iowa. Minnesota. West Fork Vermillion River Near Parker affecting Turner County. Vermillion River near Chancellor affecting Turner County. East Fork Vermillion River below Montrose affecting McCook County. Turkey Ridge Creek near Centerville affecting Turner County. Vermillion River near Wakonda affecting Clay County. Vermillion River near Davis affecting Lincoln and Turner Counties. Willow Creek near Crooks affecting Minnehaha County. Little Rock River near George affecting Lyon County. Mud Creek near Lester affecting Lyon County. Rock River at Rock Rapids affecting Lyon County. Ocheyedan River near Everly affecting O'Brien and Clay Counties. Waterman Creek near Sutherland affecting O'Brien County. Little Sioux River at Cherokee affecting Cherokee County. Little Sioux River near Montgomery affecting Dickinson County. Little Sioux River At Linn Grove affecting O'Brien, Buena Vista, Cherokee and Clay Counties. Ocheyedan River near Spencer affecting Clay County. 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. Little Sioux River near Correctionville affecting Ida, Cherokee and Woodbury Counties. West Fork Des Moines River near Windom affecting Jackson and Cottonwood Counties. West Fork Des Moines River near Avoca affecting Cottonwood and Murray Counties. * WHAT. Major flooding is forecast. * WHERE. West Fork Des Moines River at Jackson. * WHEN. From this evening until further notice. * IMPACTS. At 15.0 feet, The low portions of River St begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 3:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 11.1 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening and continue rising to a crest of 14.7 feet early Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South Dakota. Iowa. Minnesota. East Fork Vermillion River near Parker affecting Turner County. Vermillion River near Vermillion affecting Clay County. Skunk Creek at Sioux Falls affecting Minnehaha County. Rock River at Rock Valley affecting Lyon and Sioux Counties. West Fork Des Moines River at Jackson affecting Jackson County. . The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Dakota. Iowa. Minnesota. West Fork Vermillion River Near Parker affecting Turner County. Vermillion River near Chancellor affecting Turner County. East Fork Vermillion River below Montrose affecting McCook County. Turkey Ridge Creek near Centerville affecting Turner County. Vermillion River near Wakonda affecting Clay County. Vermillion River near Davis affecting Lincoln and Turner Counties. Willow Creek near Crooks affecting Minnehaha County. Little Rock River near George affecting Lyon County. Mud Creek near Lester affecting Lyon County. Rock River at Rock Rapids affecting Lyon County. Ocheyedan River near Everly affecting O'Brien and Clay Counties. Waterman Creek near Sutherland affecting O'Brien County. Little Sioux River at Cherokee affecting Cherokee County. Little Sioux River near Montgomery affecting Dickinson County. Little Sioux River At Linn Grove affecting O'Brien, Buena Vista, Cherokee and Clay Counties. Ocheyedan River near Spencer affecting Clay County. 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. Little Sioux River near Correctionville affecting Ida, Cherokee and Woodbury Counties. West Fork Des Moines River near Windom affecting Jackson and Cottonwood Counties. West Fork Des Moines River near Avoca affecting Cottonwood and Murray Counties. * WHAT. Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE. West Fork Des Moines River near Avoca. * WHEN. Until further notice. * IMPACTS. At 1429.0 feet, The bridge at the gage location on County Rd 6 is overtopped and the lowest portions of 290th Ave and also 61st St begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 3:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 1426.3 feet. - Recent Activity. The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:30 PM CDT Friday was 1426.3 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 1428.7 feet Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 1425.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South Dakota. Iowa. Minnesota. East Fork Vermillion River near Parker affecting Turner County. Vermillion River near Vermillion affecting Clay County. Skunk Creek at Sioux Falls affecting Minnehaha County. Rock River at Rock Valley affecting Lyon and Sioux Counties. West Fork Des Moines River at Jackson affecting Jackson County. . The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Dakota. Iowa. Minnesota. West Fork Vermillion River Near Parker affecting Turner County. Vermillion River near Chancellor affecting Turner County. East Fork Vermillion River below Montrose affecting McCook County. Turkey Ridge Creek near Centerville affecting Turner County. Vermillion River near Wakonda affecting Clay County. Vermillion River near Davis affecting Lincoln and Turner Counties. Willow Creek near Crooks affecting Minnehaha County. Little Rock River near George affecting Lyon County. Mud Creek near Lester affecting Lyon County. Rock River at Rock Rapids affecting Lyon County. Ocheyedan River near Everly affecting O'Brien and Clay Counties. Waterman Creek near Sutherland affecting O'Brien County. Little Sioux River at Cherokee affecting Cherokee County. Little Sioux River near Montgomery affecting Dickinson County. Little Sioux River At Linn Grove affecting O'Brien, Buena Vista, Cherokee and Clay Counties. Ocheyedan River near Spencer affecting Clay County. 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. Little Sioux River near Correctionville affecting Ida, Cherokee and Woodbury Counties. West Fork Des Moines River near Windom affecting Jackson and Cottonwood Counties. West Fork Des Moines River near Avoca affecting Cottonwood and Murray Counties. * WHAT. Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE. Little Sioux River at Linn Grove. * WHEN. Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 3:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 18.2 feet. - Recent Activity. The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:00 PM CDT Friday was 18.2 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.8 feet Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Minnesota. Rock River at Luverne affecting Rock County. . Observed flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Minnesota. Iowa. Rock River near Hardwick affecting Rock County. West Fork Little Sioux River near Lake Park affecting Dickinson County. * WHAT. Moderate flooding is occurring. * WHERE. West Fork Little Sioux River near Lake Park. * WHEN. Until further notice. * IMPACTS. At 1398.0 feet, Significant amounts of crop and pasture land are flooded north of Highway 9, and 125th Street just east of the river northeast of Lake Park begins flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 3:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 1398.2 feet. - Recent Activity. The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:00 PM CDT Friday was 1398.2 feet. - Forecast. No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 1396.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South Dakota. Iowa. Minnesota. East Fork Vermillion River near Parker affecting Turner County. Vermillion River near Vermillion affecting Clay County. Skunk Creek at Sioux Falls affecting Minnehaha County. Rock River at Rock Valley affecting Lyon and Sioux Counties. West Fork Des Moines River at Jackson affecting Jackson County. . The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Dakota. Iowa. Minnesota. West Fork Vermillion River Near Parker affecting Turner County. Vermillion River near Chancellor affecting Turner County. East Fork Vermillion River below Montrose affecting McCook County. Turkey Ridge Creek near Centerville affecting Turner County. Vermillion River near Wakonda affecting Clay County. Vermillion River near Davis affecting Lincoln and Turner Counties. Willow Creek near Crooks affecting Minnehaha County. Little Rock River near George affecting Lyon County. Mud Creek near Lester affecting Lyon County. Rock River at Rock Rapids affecting Lyon County. Ocheyedan River near Everly affecting O'Brien and Clay Counties. Waterman Creek near Sutherland affecting O'Brien County. Little Sioux River at Cherokee affecting Cherokee County. Little Sioux River near Montgomery affecting Dickinson County. Little Sioux River At Linn Grove affecting O'Brien, Buena Vista, Cherokee and Clay Counties. Ocheyedan River near Spencer affecting Clay County. 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. Little Sioux River near Correctionville affecting Ida, Cherokee and Woodbury Counties. West Fork Des Moines River near Windom affecting Jackson and Cottonwood Counties. West Fork Des Moines River near Avoca affecting Cottonwood and Murray Counties. * WHAT. Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE. Little Sioux River at Spencer. * WHEN. Until further notice. * IMPACTS. At 18.0 feet, The Spencer Golf and Country Club begins flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 2:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 14.3 feet. - Recent Activity. The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:00 PM CDT Friday was 14.3 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.7 feet early Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 445 IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN IOWA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 9 COUNTIES IN NORTHWEST IOWA CHEROKEE CLAY DICKINSON LYON O'BRIEN OSCEOLA PLYMOUTH SIOUX IN WEST CENTRAL IOWA WOODBURY IN MINNESOTA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA JACKSON NOBLES ROCK IN NEBRASKA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST NEBRASKA DAKOTA DIXON IN SOUTH DAKOTA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA BON HOMME CLAY LINCOLN TURNER UNION YANKTON THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALCESTER, ALLEN, ARNOLDS PARK, AVON, BERESFORD, CANTON, CENTERVILLE, CHANCELLOR, CHEROKEE, ELK POINT, GEORGE, HARRISBURG, HARTLEY, HAWARDEN, HULL, HURLEY, INWOOD, IRENE, JACKSON, JEFFERSON, LAKEFIELD, LARCHWOOD, LE MARS, LENNOX, LUVERNE, MARION, MILFORD, NORTH SIOUX CITY, ORANGE CITY, PARKER, PONCA, ROCK RAPIDS, ROCK VALLEY, SANBORN, SCOTLAND, SHELDON, SIBLEY, SIOUX CENTER, SIOUX CITY, SOUTH SIOUX CITY, SPENCER, SPIRIT LAKE, SPRINGFIELD, TABOR, TEA, TYNDALL, VERMILLION, VIBORG, WAKEFIELD, WORTHINGTON, AND YANKTON.

* WHAT. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is ongoing. * WHERE. Portions of northwest Iowa, including the following counties, Clay, Dickinson, Lyon, O'Brien, Osceola and Sioux, southwest Minnesota, including the following county, Nobles, and southeast South Dakota, including the following counties, Lincoln, Turner and Union. * WHEN. Until 730 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS. Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Several structures are flooded and some sand bagging operations are continuing. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 801 AM CDT, Emergency management reported heavy rain had occurred and flooding is already occurring. Between 2 and 7 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 4 inches are possible in the warned area over the next 24 hours. - Some locations that will experience flooding include. Sioux Falls, Sioux Center, Sheldon, Canton, Sibley, Rock Rapids, Beresford, Parker, Harrisburg, Tea, Rock Valley, Hull, Lennox, Sanborn, George, Centerville, Worthing, Larchwood, Inwood and Viborg. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is ongoing. * WHERE. Portions of southwest Minnesota, including the following counties, Jackson, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone and Rock and South Dakota, including the following counties, Lake, Minnehaha and Moody. * WHEN. Until 730 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS. Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 752 AM CDT, Emergency management reported heavy rain had occurred and flooding is ongoing. Between 2 and 7 inches of rain had fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area over the next 24 hours. - Some locations that will experience flooding include. Sioux Falls, Worthington, Madison, Luverne, Pipestone, Brandon, Hartford, Flandreau, Fulda, Crooks, Adrian, Edgerton, Garretson, Wall Lake, Baltic, Valley Springs, Colton, Hills, Jasper and Colman. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood