Flood warning issued for Winnebago River at Mason City


Audio|Source: Waterloo Area NOAA Weather Radio WXL94
01:54
Transcript:
The temperature was 75 degrees. Now here is the hazardous weather outlook for portions of central Iowa. For today and tonight rain and thunderstorms persist over the south this morning, with redevelopment possible this afternoon and evening. Locally heavy rainfall is possible but the overall severe risk is low. And now the extended outlook for the period Friday through Wednesday thunderstorm chances return again Friday night into Saturday. The overall severe threat will be assessed in the coming days. Hot and humid conditions return this weekend and into early next week. Spotter information statement, spotters may be needed today. Minor flooding is forecast. The areas affected include the Winnebago River at Mason City or from Beaver Creek near Friddle to the Shell Rock River near Rockford. When, until late Sunday morning. The following impacts are expected, at 12.0 feet, widespread flooding occurs along the river. Some backwater effects are possible along Willow Creek between downtown Mason City and the confluence with the Winnevago River. Additional details, at 9.15 a.m. Thursday, the stage was 9.7 feet. Forecast, the river is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning to a crest of 11.6 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning. Flood stage is 10.0 feet. All Hazards Weather Radio Station WXL 94 at Waterloo, Iowa, transmitting on 162.55 megahertz. This broadcast originates from the National Weather Service at Des Moines, Iowa. The current time is 10.10 a.m. Central Daylight Time.
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Location mentioned:
Winnebago River Trail, Mason City, IA 50401
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