A FLOOD WATCH continues for the entire KJAN listening area until 7-a.m. Wednesday…

Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall are forecast through tonight, and perhaps into Wednesday morning. Early this morning widespread moderate to locally heavy rain is moving slowly northward into western Iowa, then this afternoon and evening additional thunderstorms will develop across much of the area. These late day storms may come with a higher risk of localized flash flooding, in addition to the more widespread threat of areal and river flooding. Additional rains of one to three inches are forecast, with locally higher amounts.

* Saturated soils in addition to expected heavy rainfall will lead to significant runoff into area streams and may result in extensive overland flooding and ponding water. Localized flash flooding may also occur. In addition, widespread river flooding may occur across the northern half of Iowa. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.