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WGUS73 KDMX 110541
FFSDMX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
1241 AM CDT Thu Jun 11 2026

IAC117-110815-
/O.CON.KDMX.FF.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260611T0815Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Lucas IA-
1241 AM CDT Thu Jun 11 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 AM CDT EARLY THIS
MORNING FOR LUCAS COUNTY...

At 1241 AM CDT, Emergency management reported road closures due to
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3
and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Emergency management 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...
  Chariton, Rathbun Lake, Russell, Lucas, Williamson, Derby,
  Chariton Municipal Airport and Red Haw Lake State Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 4090 9310 4090 9356 4116 9356 4116 9310

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED

$$

Hagenhoff