Weather Alerts for Waterloo, IA - The Weather Channel | Weather.com (2024)

River Flood Warning

Until Mon 2:30 pm CDT

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Des Moines - IA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Black Hawk County

Description

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY, JULY 08...WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.WHERE...The Cedar River at Cedar Falls, or from the West Fork Cedar River to the Cedar Falls-Waterloo city limits.WHEN...Until Monday, July 08.IMPACTS...At 89.7 feet, Water affects the road at 1712 and 1118 Cottage Row Rd. At 91.2 feet, Water affects portions of Lake St.ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 88.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady through Tuesday afternoon, then rise above flood stage by Wednesday evening. The river is expected to crest at 91.5 feet Friday evening. - Flood stage is 89.0 feet.

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...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...Cedar River at Cedar Falls affecting Black Hawk County.Shell Rock River at Shell Rock affecting Black Hawk, Butler and Bremer Counties..These forecasts are conditional and dependent on rainfall amounts across portions of northern and central Iowa through 7 AM Wednesday.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.For the latest river and stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water.River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast precipitation through 7 AM Wednesday.

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Issued By

Des Moines - IA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Black Hawk County

Description

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING TO EARLY SUNDAY AFTERNOON...WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.WHERE...The Shell Rock River at Shell Rock, or from Flood Creek near Clarksville to the Cedar River.WHEN...From Wednesday morning to early Sunday afternoon.IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Seepage occurs in several basem*nts close to the river. At 13.0 feet, Part of S Lake St is closed.ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 11.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late Wednesday morning to a crest of 12.9 feet Thursday evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.

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...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...Cedar River at Cedar Falls affecting Black Hawk County.Shell Rock River at Shell Rock affecting Black Hawk, Butler and Bremer Counties..These forecasts are conditional and dependent on rainfall amounts across portions of northern and central Iowa through 7 AM Wednesday.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.For the latest river and stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water.River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast precipitation through 7 AM Wednesday.

Flood Watch

From Tue 3:00 pm until 10:00 pm CDT

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Issued By

Des Moines - IA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Black Hawk County

Description

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS EVENING...WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.WHERE...Portions of central, northeast, south central, and southeast Iowa, including the following counties, in central Iowa, Grundy, Jasper, Marshall, Poweshiek and Tama. In northeast Iowa, Black Hawk. In south central Iowa, Appanoose, Clarke, Decatur, Lucas, Mahaska, Marion, Monroe, Warren and Wayne. In southeast Iowa, Davis and Wapello.WHEN...From this afternoon through this evening.IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...For the latest river and stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water.

River Flood Watch

From Fri 1:00 am until Sun 5:00 am CDT

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Issued By

Des Moines - IA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Black Hawk County

Description

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT TO EARLY SUNDAY MORNING...WHAT...Flooding is possible.WHERE...The Cedar River at Waterloo, or from the Waterloo-Cedar Falls city limits to Spring Creek near La Porte City.WHEN...From late Thursday night to early Sunday morning.IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Many storm sewers are closed along Black Hawk Creek and the Cedar River. The Fletcher Ave levee gates are closed.ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 10.7 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.

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...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Iowa...Cedar River at Waterloo affecting Black Hawk county.Winnebago River at Mason City affecting Worth, Floyd and Cerro Gordo counties..These forecasts are conditional and dependent on rainfall amounts across portions of northern and central Iowa through 7 AM Wednesday.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...For the latest river and stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water.If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding.River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast precipitation through 7 AM Wednesday.

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