Varningar, Lake Smith Dam

Flood Watch issued June 20 at 11:42AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA ...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Iowa... West Fork Des Moines River at Estherville affecting Emmet County. West Fork Des Moines River at Emmetsburg affecting Pocahontas and Palo Alto Counties. West Fork Des Moines River at Humboldt affecting Humboldt County. East Fork Des Moines River near Algona affecting Humboldt and Kossuth Counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...The East Fork Des Moines River near Algona, or from Buffalo Creek near Burt to Lotts Creek near Livermore. * WHEN...From Sunday evening until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Water threatens US 169 near Saint Joseph and may affect it south of Algona. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.1 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. For the latest river and stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water. River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast precipitation over the next 48 hours.