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City of Waukee
Tuesday May 21st, 2024 :: 04:24 a.m. CDT

Alert

Flash Flood Warning until 10:30AM

FFWDMX The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Southern Boone County in central Iowa... Dallas County in central Iowa... Northwestern Jasper County in central Iowa... Marshall County in central Iowa... Polk County in central Iowa... Southeastern Story County in central Iowa... Southeastern Greene County in west central Iowa... Northeastern Guthrie County in west central Iowa...

* Until 1030 AM CDT Tuesday.

* At 422 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Des Moines, West Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, Marshalltown, Johnston, Clive, Newton, Altoona, Waukee, Pleasant Hill, Grimes, Perry, Adel, Windsor Heights, Bondurant, Polk City, Huxley, Saylorville and Madrid.

* AFFECTED AREAS: BOONE, IA ... DALLAS, IA ... GREENE, IA ... GUTHRIE, IA ... JASPER, IA ... MARSHALL, IA ... POLK, IA ... STORY, IA

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Address/Location
City of Waukee
230 W. Hickman Rd
Waukee, IA 50263

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 515-978-7979

Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flash Flood Warning

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