FROM: NWS Des Moines IA
AREA: Lucas; Monroe; Wayne; Appanoose
SENT: 2026-06-11T19:51:00-05:00
Flood Watch issued June 11 at 7:51PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
…The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Iowa…
Chariton River near Chariton affecting Lucas, Wayne, Appanoose
and Monroe Counties.
* WHAT…Flooding is possible.
* WHERE…The Chariton River near Chariton, or from Wolf Creek to
Rathbun Reservoir.
* WHEN…Until further notice.
* IMPACTS…At 19.8 feet, Wate affects 450th St.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 6:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 19.0 feet.
– Forecast…Rises on the river are possible over the next few
days. The river may reach flood stage.
– Flood stage is 19.5 feet.
For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to
weather.gov/desmoines/water.
River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast
precipitation over the next 24 hours.
Alert Expiration: 2026-06-12T16:00:00-05:00
⚠️ This alert has been CANCELLED by NWS Des Moines IA.
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