WGUS73 KDMX 190250
FFSDMX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
950 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

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Decatur IA-Ringgold IA-Taylor IA-
950 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 AM CDT TUESDAY 
FOR NORTHWESTERN DECATUR, RINGGOLD AND TAYLOR COUNTIES...

At 950 PM CDT, Thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned 
area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional 
rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. 
Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Local law 
enforcement reported impacts including a bridge underwater, a 
vehicle submerged, and knee deep water in some locations.

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
         flash flooding.

SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
         urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Mount Ayr, Bedford, Lenox, Sun Valley Lake, New Market, 
  Clearfield, Diagonal, Kellerton, Grand River, Blockton, Gravity, 
  Tingley, Sharpsburg, Redding, Shannon City, Ellston, Benton, 
  Conway, Maloy and Delphos.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

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

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LAT...LON 4081 9471 4090 9450 4090 9430 4089 9429
      4090 9426 4090 9388 4076 9395 4057 9423
      4058 9491 4083 9492

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

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