...Rapid Snowmelt and Rainfall to Bring Increased Flood Risk
Later This Week...

.The combination of warmer temperatures and forecast rainfall of
one to two is anticipated to cause a rapid snow melt across much
of central Iowa. The periods of rainfall are expected from today
into Thursday, with the highest totals likely to occur Wednesday
morning. The runoff from the snowmelt and rain will lead to rises
on rivers, streams, and creeks and with these swelling water
bodies, any waterway that contains thick ice looks to have the
potential for ice jams mid to late this week. Minor to moderate
river flooding is possible by Thursday and into the weekend.

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

The Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of all of central Iowa from the Minnesota to Missouri
  borders.

* From Wednesday morning through Thursday evening.