Flash Flood Watch Posted For Northeast Iowa

Heavy rain dominates the forecast for northeast and east-central Iowa today (Sept. 7, 2016). The weather system moving across the state has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Flash Flood Watch for the area.

According the National Weather Service, thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rain will to continue across the state including northern Iowa. These storms will become more widespread later today into the evening.

The most intense rainfall rates are projected to dump one-to-three inches per hour. Rainfall totals of over two-to-four inches can be expected by this afternoon. Some areas may see even high amounts.

The Flash Flood Watch is now in effect until 10 p.m. for all of northeast Iowa, with the exception of Allamakee and Winneshiek counties, which are under a Flood Warning.

The weather system rolling across the Hawkeye state could drop an excessive amount of rain in an hour, which has created the concern for flash flooding. Roads may become covered with water, and fast rises on local creeks and streams will be possible.