604 
WGUS53 KDMX 190217
FFWDMX
IAC053-159-173-190815-
/O.NEW.KDMX.FF.W.0001.260519T0217Z-260519T0815Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
917 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Northwestern Decatur County in south central Iowa...
  Ringgold County in south central Iowa...
  Taylor County in southwestern Iowa...

* Until 315 AM CDT.

* At 917 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated 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.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Radar.

  IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
           areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
           other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* 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...

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

Turn around, dont drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

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

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

363 
WGUS73 KDMX 190250
FFSDMX

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

IAC053-159-173-190815-
/O.CON.KDMX.FF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260519T0815Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
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, dont drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

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

$$

410 
WGUS73 KDMX 190606
FFSDMX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
106 AM CDT Tue May 19 2026

IAC053-159-173-190815-
/O.CON.KDMX.FF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260519T0815Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Decatur IA-Ringgold IA-Taylor IA-
106 AM CDT Tue May 19 2026

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

At 106 AM CDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms 
producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2.5 and 4.5 
inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no 
additional rainfall is expected. Flash flooding is ongoing.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
         highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
         drainage and low-lying areas.

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, dont drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

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

$$

Hagenhoff

527 
WGUS73 KDMX 190812
FFSDMX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
312 AM CDT Tue May 19 2026

IAC053-159-173-190822-
/O.EXP.KDMX.FF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260519T0815Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Decatur IA-Ringgold IA-Taylor IA-
312 AM CDT Tue May 19 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 315 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING 
FOR NORTHWESTERN DECATUR, RINGGOLD AND TAYLOR COUNTIES...

The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a 
threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.


&&

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

$$

Hagenhoff