DES MOINES, Iowa - The National Weather Service is briefing Iowa emergency managers about the increased risk of flash flooding this week (more maps below).
Moderate to heavy rain is possible tonight through Wednesday that may lead to flash flooding.
IOWA
In Iowa, the heaviest rain is likely northwest of Des Moines, with Flash Flood risk just west of Des Moines from Waukee through Western and Southwestern Iowa into
NEBRASKA
In Nebraska, the heaviest rain is targeted from about Omaha to the north, with the greatest risk of Flash Flooding from Omaha into Southeastern Nebraska.
Flash Flood Warning
Note that a Flash Flood Warning is a life-threatening weather situation that can suddenly send rushing water over roads. Only six inches of flood water can wash a car off the road, and just a couple of inches can sweep a person off their feet into the floodwaters.
A Flash Flood is not the same as a Flood Warning which reports a rising river or stream, usually over several days.
LISTEN FOR INFORMATION
Listen to your local iHeartMedia News Radio Station for severe weather information:
Ames: 1430 AM KASI
Cedar Rapids: AM 600 WMT
Davenport: AM 1420 WOC
Des Moines: AM 1040 WHO
Council Bluffs/Omaha: AM 1110 KFAB