The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Iowa. Iowa River at Marengo affecting Iowa and Benton Counties. * WHAT. Flooding is possible. * WHERE. Iowa River at Marengo. * WHEN. From late Tuesday night to Monday, May 27. * IMPACTS. At 15.0 feet, Water reaches the bottom of the levee surrounding Marengo. Water affects low lying agricultural land along the river * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 7:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 11.2 feet. - Forecast. Flood stage may be reached early Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet

Funnel clouds have been reported during the past few minutes, mostly over southeast Minnesota. These funnel clouds normally do not touch the ground. As a result, they rarely do any damage and last only a few minutes. However, remain on the alert and be prepared to move to a place of safety if a funnel should approach the ground. Atmospheric conditions over will continue to be favorable for the formation of short lived funnels during the next several hours.

* WHAT. Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE. Portions of central and northern Iowa. * WHEN. From 1 AM CDT Tuesday through Tuesday evening. * 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.