Flood watch and minor flooding along Winnebago River


Audio|Source: Waterloo Area NOAA Weather Radio WXL94
01:24
Transcript:
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 afternoon into Saturday over Central and Southern Iowa. The overall severe threat is low, but a few strong storms are possible, with heavy rain expected. Hot and humid conditions return this weekend and into early next week. Spotter information statement. Spotter's activation is not anticipated at this time, though rainfall reports are appreciated. Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. The areas affected include the Winnebago River at Mason City, or from Beaver Creek near Ferdal to the Shell Rock River near Rockford. When, until early Sunday afternoon? The following impacts are expected at 11.0 feet. Sandbagging occurs on the dock from 12th Street, northeast to Carolina Street additional details. At 9.45 p.m. Thursday, the stage was 10.4 feet. Forecast, the river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.5 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday morning. Flood stages 10.0 feet. Flood watch now in effect from Friday morning to Saturday morning. Flooding is possible.
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Location mentioned:
Winnebago River Trail, Mason City, IA 50401
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