* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Iowa,
including the following counties, in central Iowa, Grundy, Hardin,
Jasper, Marshall, Polk, Poweshiek, Story and Tama. In north
central Iowa, Butler and Franklin. In northeast Iowa, Black Hawk
and Bremer.

* WHEN...Until 1115 PM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1115 AM CDT, Emergency management reported continued
flooding in the warned area. Flooding is already occurring.
Between 5 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. Additional
showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon which
may lead to renewed or additional flooding.

For the latest river and stream observations and forecasts refer to
weather.gov/desmoines/water.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Much of central Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rainfall of 3 to 5 inches with isolated higher amounts fell
over parts of central Iowa last night into this morning and
led to flash flooding in some areas. Additional round of
storms is expected this afternoon that may cause new flash
flooding or prolong or renew flash flooding in areas that
experienced flash flooding earlier.

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

For the latest river and stream observations and forecasts refer to
weather.gov/desmoines/water.